Tempeh, Black Bean and Yam Rice Skillet

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Who doesn’t love a one-pot dish?

I am loving making simple, tasty meals that require a little effort these days:) This vegan rice skillet is one of my new favourite go-to’s. The kids love it, I love all the protein and veggies, and honestly black beans and yams were just meant to go together.

I was inspired by a chorizo rice skillet that I came across and decided to swap the meat for tempeh. Tempeh is a traditional soy product originating from Indonesia. It is made by a natural culturing and controlled fermentation process that binds soybeans into a cake form. Tempeh is less processed than tofu and contains more protein and fibre.

So the tempeh with the black beans, sweet potato and rice make a protein packed, nutrient-dense meal that the whole family will love.

I like to serve this dish along side a simple spinach salad or Mexican slaw:) 

 

Tempeh, Black Bean and Yam Rice Skillet
Serves 4
A one pot dish that packs a lot of protein and flavour!
Prep Time
20 min
Cook Time
30 min
Prep Time
20 min
Cook Time
30 min
Ingredients
  1. 2 cups of yams, diced up small
  2. 1 can of black beans
  3. 1 package of tempeh (sub tofu if you can't find tempeh)
  4. 1/2 cup of salsa
  5. 2 cups of vegetable broth
  6. 1/2 cup brown rice
  7. 1 onion, chopped
  8. 1 red pepper, diced
  9. 2 cloves of garlic
  10. 1 cup of cilantro, diced
  11. 1 avocado (to put on afterwards)
Instructions
  1. Add extra virgin olive oil to a large skillet over heat that's just a touch above medium.
  2. Add yams, onions, red pepper and garlic then saute for 4-5 minutes, or until yams are just starting to turn tender.
  3. Add black beans,vegetable broth, and salsa to the skillet then turn heat up to bring to a boil.
  4. Add rice then stir to combine, place a lid on top, turn heat down, and simmer until rice is tender, 25-35 minutes, adding a splash more broth near the end if needed.
  5. Add chopped up tempeh to heat. I cut mine into small squares but you could crumble it as well.
  6. Sprinkle with chopped cilantro and serve with avocado on top as garnish.
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