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    December 20, 2017

    Creamy Sweet Potato Noodles with Kale and Maple-Glazed Tempeh

    One-pot sweet potato noodle dish that’s ready in 20 minutes! Paired with maple-glazed tempeh, sautéed kale, and a tangy garlic tahini sauce for a nourishing and satisfying meal. 

    Sweet Potato Noodles with Maple-Glazed Tempeh (Vegan, Gluten-Free, Oil-Free)

    AuthorHannah

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    Yields2 Servings
    Prep Time8 minsCook Time12 minsTotal Time20 mins

     3 sweet potatoes, spiralized into noodles
     6 oz tempeh
     1 tablespoon tamari or soy sauce
     ½ tablespoon rice vinegar
     ½ tablespoon maple syrup
     1 bunch kale, washed and de-stemmed
     ¼ cup tahini
     1 tbsp almond milk
     1 clove garlic
     2 tablespoon nutritional yeast
     juice from one lemon
     salt and pepper to taste

    1

    Combine tamari, rice vinegar, and maple syrup in a bowl. Cut tempeh into thin slices and place in the mixture to marinate.

    2

    For sauce, blend tahini, almond milk, garlic, nutritional yeast, and lemon juice in a food processor (or whisk in a bowl) until creamy and lightened in color.

    3

    Heat a nonstick pan over high heat and sauté kale with a dash of olive oil or water, cooking until softened and vibrant in color.

    4

    Remove kale from pan and add in tempeh with the rest of the marinade, cooking until browned, then remove from pan.

    5

    Add in sweet potato noodles to the pan with a few tablespoon of water and cook until tender, about 6-7 minutes. Add everything back into pan, stir until combined, and taste and season. Serve warm.

    CategoryGluten Free, Main Dishes, Noodles, Pasta, and Rice, Sandwiches, Burgers, Wraps

    Ingredients

     3 sweet potatoes, spiralized into noodles
     6 oz tempeh
     1 tablespoon tamari or soy sauce
     ½ tablespoon rice vinegar
     ½ tablespoon maple syrup
     1 bunch kale, washed and de-stemmed
     ¼ cup tahini
     1 tbsp almond milk
     1 clove garlic
     2 tablespoon nutritional yeast
     juice from one lemon
     salt and pepper to taste

    Directions

    1

    Combine tamari, rice vinegar, and maple syrup in a bowl. Cut tempeh into thin slices and place in the mixture to marinate.

    2

    For sauce, blend tahini, almond milk, garlic, nutritional yeast, and lemon juice in a food processor (or whisk in a bowl) until creamy and lightened in color.

    3

    Heat a nonstick pan over high heat and sauté kale with a dash of olive oil or water, cooking until softened and vibrant in color.

    4

    Remove kale from pan and add in tempeh with the rest of the marinade, cooking until browned, then remove from pan.

    5

    Add in sweet potato noodles to the pan with a few tablespoon of water and cook until tender, about 6-7 minutes. Add everything back into pan, stir until combined, and taste and season. Serve warm.

    Notes

    Sweet Potato Noodles with Maple-Glazed Tempeh (Vegan, Gluten-Free, Oil-Free)
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