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in Recipes, Dinner, Meal Low carb vegan tempeh burger with portobello bun
You’ll need two hands to tuck into this incredible vegan burger. Tender, juicy and flavorful tempeh patties are topped with juicy fixings and cradled between an easy portobello mushroom bun. Low carb, yes, but it's high in protein, nutrients, and flavor, too!
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Ingredients
- 1 lb 450 g tempeh
- ½ cup 120 ml vegetable stock
- 2 tbsp 2 tbsp balsamic vinegar
- 2 tbsp 2 tbsp tamari soy sauce
- 1 tsp 1 tsp onion powder
- ½ tsp ½ tsp garlic powder
- 1 tbsp 1 tbsp dried thyme
- 4 tbsp 4 tbsp olive oil, divided
- 8 (1½ lbs) 8 (650 g) whole portobello mushroomwhole portobello mushrooms
- 4 (4 oz.) 4 (110 g) Romaine lettuce leaves
- 2 (8 oz.) 2 (230 g) tomato, slicedtomatoes, sliced
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Making low carb simple
Instructions
- Cut the tempeh into ½ inch (1.2 cm) slices horizontally. Place slices in a shallow dish.
- Combine vegetable stock, balsamic vinegar, soy sauce, onion powder, garlic powder, thyme and half of the olive oil and pour over the tempeh slices. Marinate for 1 hour. Heat the remaining olive oil in a large frying pan on medium heat and fry the slices of tempeh until they are crispy and golden on both sides.
- Pour the marinade over the tempeh and cook gently over medium heat until the marinade has mostly been absorbed (approx. 15 minutes)
- Meanwhile, clean and dry the mushrooms and remove their stems. Brush mushrooms with olive oil and season with salt and pepper. Grill mushrooms under the broiler, until soft and tender, about 5 minutes each side.
- Serve with fresh lettuce and tomato, between the grilled portobello mushrooms.
Tips
This juicy vegan burger goes perfectly with all kinds of low carb veggies and dressings. It is so juicy it will be messy, so have napkins handy. Or eat with a knife and fork.
What is tempeh?
Tempeh is made from fermented soybeans. The fermentation process and its retention of the whole bean give it a higher content of protein, dietary fiber, and vitamins 1.
Regarding soy
Products made from soy, like tofu and tempeh, can provide a good source of protein for vegetarians and vegans who follow a low carb diet. Click here for our full policy: Full DD food policy on soy
Hi, Sandy! Thanks for your comment! Yes, it's 2 mushrooms per burger, and we've updated the recipe.
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