Vegan Seared Tempeh with Celeriac Purée & Wild Mushrooms
This vegan seared tempeh with celeriac purée and wild mushrooms dish includes smoky tempeh and earthy wild mushrooms.
It’s paired perfectly with sweet and smooth celeriac purée to create a simple but delicious main course.
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If you’ve got guests you want to impress, this vegan seared tempeh dish wins hands down in our eyes.
Celeriac and wild mushrooms are kings of the plant-based world – put them together with some seared tempeh and you have a meal that’s packed with protein, nutrients and a rich, umami flavour.
Is celeriac healthier than potato?
Whilst you can, of course, use puréed potato with this dish, celeriac has an earthier, nuttier flavour and even more goodness.
Celeriac is lower in carbs than potato and higher in vitamin B6 and vitamin C.
This versatile root vegetable is a variety of celery and can be roasted, mashed, grated raw or puréed.
What is tempeh?
Once you’ve nailed cooking tofu, tempeh might just be your next foray into plant-based cooking. Made from fermented soya beans, it’s packed with protein and super beneficial for your gut health.
Tempeh has a nutty flavour and can be marinated with whatever you like to suit your chosen dish. Seal the flavour by grilling, frying or baking in the oven.
It’s a brilliant meat replacement and can even be crumbled into dishes as a mince alternative.
Top tip: Get ahead by making the pureé up to 2 days ahead and store in the fridge. Reheat gently until piping hot before serving.
Total Time: 45 minutes
Prep Time: 15 minutes
Cook Time: 30 minutes
Calories: 242
Servings: 4
Rating:
Nutritional information per serving:
Serving size
318g
calories
242
fat
13g
saturates
2.9g
sugars
4.6g
salt
1.1g
Total Time: 45 minutes
Calories: 242
Servings: 4
Ingredients
Method
Ingredients
(Servings: 4)
- 0.25 0.25 small celeriac, peeled and diced
- 1 1 banana shallots
- 1 1 cloves of garlic
- 0.25 0.25 tsp bouillon powder
- 0.25 0.25 Tbsp dairy-free butter
- 0.75 0.75 Tbsp unsweetened soya milk
- sea salt and black pepper, to taste
- 0.25 0.25 Tbsp olive oil
- 50 50 g tempeh rashers
- 62.5 62.5 g wild mushrooms
- 0.25 0.25 Tbsp fresh tarragon, chopped
Method
- Place the chopped celeriac in a saucepan and cover with water. Add the bouillon and a pinch of salt and bring to a boil. Simmer until very soft, drain and set aside.
- Heat a splash of oil in a frying pan and add the shallots and garlic with a pinch of salt. Fry gently for a few minutes or until soft. Add these to the cooked celeriac along with the non-dairy butter and soya milk before seasoning well. Pureé with a hand blender until smooth and keep warm while you make the rest.
- Heat a griddle pan until very hot and brush the tempeh rashers with a little oil. Sear them on all sides until piping hot and lightly caramelised.
- Heat another splash of oil in the frying pan and add the wild mushrooms. Cook over high heat, stirring until cooked through. Season well and add the tarragon.
- Divide the celeriac between 4 plates or bowls. Top with the tempeh and scatter over the mushrooms. Drizzle over any pan juices before serving. Add rocket or watercress, if you like.
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