Garlic Braised Tempeh

Prep Time:10 minutes

Cooking Time; 10 minutes

Yield: 4 servings

Ingredients:

• 12 oz of tempeh
• 1 cup of water
• 1/2 cup of apple juice
• 4 cloves of garlic, roughly chopped
• 1 bay leaf
• 1 tablespoon tamari
• optional additions: 1 teaspoon curry powder, juice of one lemon, cayenne pepper, etc.

Directions:

1. Cut the tempeh into 1-inch pieces and set aside.
2. Bring all of the other ingredients to a boil. Taste and adjust seasonings to your liking.
3.   Add the tempeh and bring to a boil. Reduce to a simmer and cook until almost all of the liquid is absorbed.

4. Occasionally stir very gently. Be careful not to break the tempeh.
5. Serve hot.