Tempeh Sausage Crumbles
by Tavolino
A savory, plant-based alternative to Italian sausage crumbles, perfect for topping pizzas, pasta dishes, or adding to scrambles. It features a blend of aromatic herbs and spices for a rich flavor profile.

Ingredients
- tempeh 225 g
- fennel seeds 1 tbsp
- dried basil 1 tsp
- dried marjoram 1 tsp
- red pepper flakes 0.5 tsp
- dried sage 0.5 tsp
- garlic 2 tsp
- tamari 2 tbsp
- olive oil 1 tbsp
- lemon 0.5
Preparation
- 1
Crumble 225 g tempeh into a sauté pan.
- 2
Add enough water to the pan to almost cover the tempeh.
- 3
Steam the tempeh over high heat until most of the water is absorbed.
- 4
Drain any remaining water from the pan.
- 5
Add 1 tbsp fennel seeds, 1 tsp dried basil, 1 tsp dried marjoram, 0.5 tsp red pepper flakes, 0.5 tsp dried sage, 2 tsp minced garlic, 2 tbsp tamari, 1 tbsp olive oil, and 0.5 lemon juice.
- 6
Cook the mixture over medium heat, stirring occasionally, until lightly browned.