23 Vegan Tempeh Recipes
Soy seems to have gotten itself into a sticky situation in recent years. Once a poster child for plant-based protein, it now raises red flags since it tends to get overprocessed into imitation meats, energy bars, cheese substitutes, sauces, and even ice cream.The secret to reaping the potential health benefits of soy is to eat it in the most unprocessed forms possible, including tofu and its lesser-known cousin tempeh.Share on PinterestCultured and fermented tempeh offers a texture that’s meatier, heartier, and chewier than tofu. Plus, some research in animals suggests that tempeh may have some neuroprotective effects, like reducing inflammation in the brain,Ahmad A, et al. (2014). Total isoflavones from soybean and tempeh reversed scopolamine-induced amnesia, improved cholinergic activities and reduced neuroinflammation in brain. DOI: 10.1016/j.fct.2013.12.025 and antioxidative properties because of the high polyphenol content.Kuligowski M, et al. (2016). Isoflavone composition, polyp...