How to Use tempeh in a Sentence

tempeh

noun
  • Eat hearty plant sources, too, like tempeh, legumes, nuts, and seeds.
    — Tehrene Firman, Redbook, 28 Feb. 2018
  • Use lentils or tempeh to replace ground beef in tacos or casseroles.
    — Jamie Johnson, Verywell Health, 15 Dec. 2025
  • Use lentils or tempeh to replace ground beef in tacos or casseroles.
    — Jamie Johnson, Verywell Health, 30 Oct. 2024
  • One of the best choices is tempeh.
    — Matt Fuchs, Time, 26 June 2026
  • How to Eat Add tempeh to a stir-fry in place of meat.
    — Kirsten Nunez, Martha Stewart, 5 June 2026
  • Try these easy tempeh lettuce wraps for a quick lunch option.
    — Valerie Agyeman, Good Housekeeping, 21 July 2022
  • Stir in the reserved peanut sauce along with the tempeh and its marinade.
    — Michael Greger, Flow Space, 24 Apr. 2025
  • Soy isoflavones are plant compounds found in soy foods such as tofu and tempeh.
    — Sarah Garone, Health, 22 May 2026
  • Start with miso or tempeh instead of yogurt.
    — Allison Palmer, Charlotte Observer, 9 Apr. 2026
  • Tofu, tempeh, edamame, lentils, and legumes are great sauces of protein.
    — Emily Chan, Vogue, 9 Jan. 2023
  • Both tofu and tempeh are made from soybeans, which is also a legume.
    — Jen Rose Smith, CNN, 18 May 2020
  • In other words, swapping that steak out for tofu or tempeh is a heart-smart move.
    — Marygrace Taylor, Good Housekeeping, 18 July 2018
  • Sam said, unfolding his wrap and picking out chunks of tempeh.
    — Kate Folk, The New Yorker, 16 Mar. 2020
  • Try cultured forms of legumes, like firm tofu or tempeh, instead.
    — SELF, 30 Nov. 2018
  • Beans, tofu, tempeh, nuts and even whole grains can be amazing sources of protein as well.
    — Anna Luisa Rodriguez, Washington Post, 7 Dec. 2022
  • Try sautéing tempeh cubes in a veggie stir-fry or grilling as kabobs, Burgess suggests.
    — Perri O. Blumberg, Men's Health, 21 Apr. 2022
  • Gently browned tempeh and fennel seeds add that special kick to this stick-to-your-ribs gravy.
    — oregonlive, 24 Nov. 2019
  • Some examples are soy milk, tempeh, miso, edamame, soy nuts, tofu, and soy cheese.
    — Julie Marks, Verywell Health, 29 Dec. 2025
  • Then place tempeh and a roasted vegetable mix in the center, and roll into a ball.
    — Merve Ceylan, Health, 1 Apr. 2026
  • Good food sources of protein include meat, fish, eggs, cow or soy milk, nuts, beans, tofu, and tempeh.
    — Isabel Vasquez Rd Ldn, Health, 28 Aug. 2023
  • But as more natural foods stores and coops learned about tempeh, the business slowly grew.
    — oregonlive, 7 Apr. 2020
  • Meanwhile, the hearty little sticks of tempeh doused in that sweet soy sauce provide a firm, nutty chew.
    — The Indianapolis Star, 25 Jan. 2024
  • Taste and texture may also play a role in your decision to eat tempeh or tofu.
    — Angelica Bottaro, Verywell Health, 16 Sep. 2025
  • Add tempeh to roasting pan with vegetable broth, tamari, garlic, and ginger.
    — Heather Mayer Irvine, Men's Health, 19 Jan. 2023
  • Some of the best sources include yogurt, sauerkraut, kimchi, miso soup, and tempeh.
    — Amber Smith, Discover Magazine, 15 Dec. 2022
  • To build the tacos, scoop about 1/2 cup of the tempeh crumbles into each taco shell or tortilla.
    — G. Daniela Galarza, Washington Post, 9 June 2022
  • In other words, skipping that steak and cooking tofu or tempeh instead is a heart-smart move.
    — Marygrace Taylor, Good Housekeeping, 18 July 2018
  • Soybeans Soybeans are a type of legume often used to make foods such as tofu and tempeh.
    — Angelica Bottaro, Verywell Health, 15 Jan. 2026
  • Soybeans Soybeans are a type of legume often used to make foods such as tofu and tempeh.
    — Angelica Bottaro, Verywell Health, 4 May 2026
  • Cut the tempeh into 4 to 6 smaller pieces and place it in the basket for a steamer.
    — Faith Cummings, Vogue, 5 July 2017

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