Crumbled tempeh makes for a hearty ground-meat substituteperfect for earthyvegetarian tacos, sloppy joes, or meatballs.

But honestly, the tempeh deserves better.

If you want to change your tempeh ways too, these 21 recipes will help you do just that.

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Before you know it, you’ll be a tempeh master.

Tempeh BolognesefromHey Nutrition Lady

Finish this bowl of pasta with a sprinkle of nutritional yeast.

It’ll give the vegan Bolognese the funky Parmesan-like flavor it’s begging for.

Vegan bolognese.

Trust me: The crunchy crust is to die for.

Add them tograin bowlsand salads, or simply snack on them.

But if you’re not vegan, topping it with a fried one definitely won’t hurt.

Tempeh over kale.

Try them sliced up in a wrap or reshaped as meatballs.

Spicy Tempeh-Stuffed PeppersfromDietitian Debbie Dishes

If you prefer to keep these vegan, simply skip the cheese.

The tempeh in the filling has more than enough protein to keep you satisfied.

Peanut marinated tempeh bits.

They’ll last you for up to five days if you keep them in an airtight container.

Add them to yourSunday meal prep planand toss them into salads and soups all week long.

And the tempeh adds a bit of heartiness to a dish that can be less filling.

Breakfast hash with tempeh.

It gives it the same smoky umami boost it needs without the meat.

Tempeh tacos.

Vegetarian tempehblack bean burgers.

Stuffed baked sweet potatoes.

Tempehstuffed peppers.

SheetPan Tempeh With Fennel and Cinnamon Kabocha

Tempeh recipes vegan meatballs over pasta

Tempeh croutons.

Korean tempeh wrap.

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