Basic Scrambled Tempeh Step 1 of 12
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    Step 1

    Preheat a large, heavy-bottomed pan over medium heat.

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    Step 2

    Cut 450 g tempeh into cubes.

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    Step 3

    Add 30 ml olive oil to the pan and sauté the tempeh for 7 minutes until lightly browned.

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    Step 4

    Thinly slice 1 red bell pepper and 1 small red onion.

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    Step 5

    Add the sliced vegetables and the remaining 15 ml olive oil to the pan.

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    Step 6

    Sauté the vegetables for 5 minutes until softened but still slightly crunchy.

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    Step 7

    Mince 3 garlic cloves.

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    Step 8

    Add the minced garlic and 2 tsp dried thyme to the pan and sauté for 2 minutes.

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    Step 9

    Season the mixture with 1/4 tsp salt and black pepper to taste.

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    Step 10

    Tear 4 leaves of Swiss chard into smaller pieces.

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    Step 11

    Add the chard to the pan and sauté until the greens are just wilted.

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    Step 12

    Serve the scrambled tempeh immediately.

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