Indonesian Ratatouille with Tempeh

This dish is also known as sayur lodeh, which is a vegetable medley that includes tempeh as the main ingredient topped with coconut milk. This traditional dish can be modified with seasonal vegetables. Serve over rice.

Prep Time:
25 mins
Cook Time:
15 mins
Total Time:
40 mins
Servings:
2
Yield:
2 servings
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Ingredients

  • 1 tablespoon canola oil

  • 4 small shallots, minced

  • 4 whole habanero peppers (Optional)

  • 1 medium tomato, diced

  • 2 cloves garlic, minced

  • ¾ (8 ounce) package tempeh, diced

  • 1 medium red bell pepper, diced

  • ¼ pound okra, sliced

  • 2 cups vegetable broth

  • 1 small eggplant, peeled and large diced (Optional)

  • 1 tablespoon coconut milk

  • 1 teaspoon brown sugar (Optional)

  • salt and ground black pepper to taste

Directions

  1. Coat the bottom of a skillet with oil and place it over medium heat. Combine shallots, peppers, tomato, and garlic in the skillet and stir until fragrant, about 3 minutes. Add tempeh, bell pepper, and okra; stir quickly to combine. Add broth and eggplant; bring to a low boil and cook for about 5 minutes. Reduce heat, cover, and simmer until all vegetables are tender, 5 to 7 minutes. Stir in coconut milk and brown sugar. Season with salt and pepper.

Cook's Notes:

Omit chili peppers for a non-spicy dish.

Eggplant can be replaced with tamarillo, which would be added with the tempeh.

Nutrition Facts (per serving)

401 Calories
19g Fat
43g Carbs
22g Protein
Nutrition Facts
Servings Per Recipe 2
Calories 401
% Daily Value *
Total Fat 19g 24%
Saturated Fat 4g 20%
Sodium 567mg 25%
Total Carbohydrate 43g 16%
Dietary Fiber 12g 41%
Total Sugars 15g
Protein 22g 44%
Vitamin C 112mg 124%
Calcium 210mg 16%
Iron 5mg 27%
Potassium 1398mg 30%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.

** Nutrient information is not available for all ingredients. Amount is based on available nutrient data.

(-) Information is not currently available for this nutrient. If you are following a medically restrictive diet, please consult your doctor or registered dietitian before preparing this recipe for personal consumption.