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    Home » Recipes » Tofu and Tempeh Recipes

    BBQ Tempeh Bacon with Black-Eyed Peas and Greens

    Published: Dec 3, 2011 · Updated: Apr 6, 2022 · This post may contain affiliate links.

    Bites of tart apple add a delightful flavor twist to this hearty dish of BBQ tempeh bacon with black-eyed peas and greens. Serve with sweet potatoes or fresh corn and coleslaw for a satisfying meal. Photos by Hannah Kaminsky.

    Serves: 4 to 6

    • 2 tablespoons olive oil
    • 1 medium onion, finely chopped
    • 2 to 3 cloves garlic, minced
    • 6-ounce package smoky tempeh strips, finely chopped
    • 1 ½ to 2 cups cooked or one 15- to 16-ounce can black-eyed peas, drained and rinsed
    • 1 medium Granny Smith apple, diced
    • ⅔ cup Quick Vegan Barbecue Sauce or your favorite all-natural brand
    • 10 to 12 ounces chard or spinach, well washed, stemmed, and chopped

    Heat the oil in a wide skillet. Add the onion and sauté over medium-low heat until translucent.

    Add the garlic and bacon and sauté, stirring frequently, until all are golden and just beginning to brown lightly.

    Stir in the black-eyed peas, apple, and barbecue sauce. Cook over medium-high heat for 10 minutes or until the sauce is reduced.

    Add the greens, then cover until wilted. Stir in, then cook for another 2 minutes or so for the spinach, or 4 minutes for the chard, until tender but still bright green. Serve at once.

    Variation: This is also wonderful with kale, but it needs more cooking time than chard or spinach.  Start steaming it separately just before starting the dish; once cooked to your liking, stir it in at the end.

    Nutrition Information
    Per serving: 325 calories; 11g fat; 1,170mg sodium; 45g carbs; 9g fiber; 13g protein

    BBQ Tempeh with Black-Eyed Peas and Greens

    BBQ Tempeh with Black-Eyed Peas and Greens

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