Indonesian Tempeh with Green Beans and Crushed Peanuts

I first saw this dish in an issue of Vegetarian Times last year. Since it’s made with coconut milk and peanut butter, I knew I had to make it. I will admit I wasn’t too impressed the first time I made it, but I decided to give it a second chance, and it did not disappoint. It was sooooo good that I’ve decided to demonstrate this recipe at my protein cooking class this weekend.
Tempeh is a fermented soybean that is high in fiber, protein and vitamins. It is the only traditional soy product that does not originate in China or Japan. It’s actually from Indonesia, where it is a primary source of protein. Because it is fermented, tempeh is easier on the digestive system, and doesn’t cause gas like other soy products can. 
There are still a few spaces open in Sunday’s plant-based protein cooking class. If you’d like to attend, please send me an email: Dianne@DianneWenz.com. 
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More Chickpea Croquettes

I made these chickpea croquettes a few weeks ago and they were so delicious that I had to make them again. They’re super easy to make and don’t take very long to cook. I found cute mini potatoes at Trader Joe’s, so I brought them home and roasted them. I also roasted up some Brussel’s sprouts. I also made caramelized leeks and green beans. This was quite the delicious dinner!

Chickpeas are also known as garbanzo beans and are one of the earliest cultivated vegetable. 7,500-year-old chickpea remains have been found in the Middle East. They are high in protein, zinc, folate, calcium and dietary fiber. Chickpeas are also very versatile – they can be puréed to make hummus, mashed to make mock tuna salad or just tossed into salads and veggie dishes. I’ve found that most people who aren’t crazy about beans like chickpeas. So eat some chickpeas today!

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