The main star in this vegan mince is tempeh. It's a fermented soy product, that's packed with protein and various minerals. When roughly blended, it resembles the perfect crumbly texture of ground or minced meat. Use the vegan tempeh mince in tacos, burritos, pasta or on top of a pizza. The possibilities are endless!
Servings
(⅓ cup per serving)
Total
12 min
Prep
5 min
Cook
7 min
Contains
soy
tree nut
Swap out
gluten
Free from
peanut
sesame
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My tempeh was a bit sticky, even after cooking. Not sure if that is normal. Other than that, I am excited to eat it all!
PUL Team - Jan. 26, 2025, 10:55 p.m.
Hey Isabela, it's normal for tempeh to be a little sticky, especially if there’s excess moisture. Try cooking a bit longer, or if your tempeh is naturally more 'moist', try baking it in the oven! :)
nox - Jan. 8, 2025, 2:51 p.m.
In the food processor it became paste, and not crumbly 🫠
PUL Team - Jan. 8, 2025, 3:09 p.m.
Hey Nox, oh no! It sounds like the mixture might have been over-processed. If you give the recipe another try, pulsing in shorter bursts to keep it crumbly could help you get more control over the texture. If your mixture has become too paste-like, you can spread it on toast, use it as a filling for wraps, or stir it into pasta or rice dishes for a hearty addition to avoid wasting it 🙌
cristina Martín de vidales - Aug. 12, 2024, 10:48 p.m.
Very easy and delicious. I used as topping for my salad. Thanks for sharing.
Freya Chase - April 22, 2024, 10:08 p.m.
Enjoyed with some yummy tacos - thanks again PUL
John - April 17, 2024, 12:52 a.m.
Just had this again. Taco Tuesday doesn’t need anything else but a stack of veggies and you have a fantastic taco salad.
PUL Team - April 17, 2024, 1:56 a.m.
Yayy happy taco Tuesday, John!
Corridors - Jan. 17, 2024, 12:04 p.m.
I never really liked tempeh but ate it because it is good for me, but this recipe has changed my mind. Love this dish 👍
PUL Team - Jan. 17, 2024, 6:21 p.m.
Gosh what a big compliment, Corridors, welcome to the world of tempeh! 😃
Ioana - Dec. 9, 2023, 6:08 p.m.
Delicious and so easy to add to any meal. Lekker!
Aubree McCoy - Dec. 6, 2023, 3:41 a.m.
Yummy!
Christine - Nov. 22, 2023, 12:23 a.m.
Delicious, used for tacos! Thank you
Lily White - Nov. 9, 2023, midnight
wot is tempeh?
PUL Team - Nov. 9, 2023, 9:35 a.m.
Hey Lily, tempeh is a fermented soybean product that originates from Indonesia. It's made by cooking and fermenting soybeans, resulting in a dense, nutty, and slightly earthy flavored cake or patty. It's a popular meat substitute in plant-based dishes because of its high protein content and versatility. If you'd prefer, you can use tofu instead :)
Michelle - Sept. 12, 2023, 9:30 p.m.
When I made this it was a bit wet, when I tried to fry it to remove the moisture it just burnt. Is there a way I can make it dryer or is it supposed to be sloppy? It tasted nice
PUL Team - Sept. 13, 2023, 7:55 p.m.
Hi Michelle, I'm thrilled to hear you enjoyed the flavor but sorry to learn that the texture wasn't quite right. The soy sauce is the main ingredient that contributes moisture to the tempeh blend, so I'm puzzled about why yours turned out wet. Could it be that your tempeh was steamed beforehand? That might introduce extra moisture.
In any case, you can cook off the excess moisture. Using a non-stick pan would be beneficial, and also make sure the heat setting isn't too high to prevent burning. Lowering the temperature a bit could allow the extra moisture more time to evaporate 😊
Lily White - Nov. 9, 2023, 12:01 a.m.
so kind pul team comments always
helena widdows - Aug. 24, 2023, 3:35 p.m.
So I made this with a homemade block of tempeh and then used it in Cottage Pie . It worked a dream . I added some cooked rice to the mix and some beans and cooked it really slowly . It was gorgeous !!! Thank you .. again and again and again 💗x
PUL Team - Aug. 26, 2023, 3:20 a.m.
Thank YOU, Helena ☺️
Lily White - Nov. 9, 2023, 12:02 a.m.
Helena thankyou for your contribution 😄
Barb - July 20, 2023, 5:59 a.m.
So good! Quick and delicious. I used tofu instead as I prefer it and then baked it. This now is my go to when I want a meal with ‘mince’ in it. I will try it with tempeh in the future.
What others say
It's easy to make, and very tasty
My tempeh was a bit sticky, even after cooking. Not sure if that is normal. Other than that, I am excited to eat it all!
In the food processor it became paste, and not crumbly 🫠
Very easy and delicious. I used as topping for my salad.
Thanks for sharing.
Enjoyed with some yummy tacos - thanks again PUL
Just had this again. Taco Tuesday doesn’t need anything else but a stack of veggies and you have a fantastic taco salad.
I never really liked tempeh but ate it because it is good for me, but this recipe has changed my mind. Love this dish 👍
Delicious and so easy to add to any meal. Lekker!
Yummy!
Delicious, used for tacos! Thank you
wot is tempeh?
When I made this it was a bit wet, when I tried to fry it to remove the moisture it just burnt. Is there a way I can make it dryer or is it supposed to be sloppy? It tasted nice
So I made this with a homemade block of tempeh and then used it in Cottage Pie . It worked a dream . I added some cooked rice to the mix and some beans and cooked it really slowly . It was gorgeous !!! Thank you .. again and again and again 💗x
So good! Quick and delicious. I used tofu instead as I prefer it and then baked it. This now is my go to when I want a meal with ‘mince’ in it. I will try it with tempeh in the future.
Yum!