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Vegan Tempeh Kebabs with Pickled Red Cabbage and Garlic Mayonnaise Recipe


  • Author: Ben
  • Total Time: 20 minutes plus optional overnight marinating
  • Yield: 2 servings 1x
  • Diet: Vegan

Description

Delicious and easy-to-make vegan kebabs featuring crispy smoked paprika marinated tempeh, fresh salad leaves, and tangy pickled red cabbage, all wrapped in warm flatbreads with a garlicky vegan mayonnaise. Perfect for a flavorful plant-based meal.


Ingredients

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Tempeh Marinade

  • 100g tempeh
  • 1 tbsp olive oil
  • 1 tbsp smoked paprika
  • 1 tbsp dried oregano
  • Pinch of salt
  • Crack of black pepper
  • 1 tbsp water

Garlic Mayonnaise

  • 2 tbsp vegan mayonnaise
  • ½ small garlic clove, crushed
  • ½ tbsp water
    • Assembly

      • 2 flatbreads
      • 4 tbsp pickled red cabbage, drained
      • 150g salad leaves
      • 1 tbsp olive oil (for frying)

Instructions

  1. Marinate the Tempeh: Slice the tempeh into ½ cm thick slices. In a bowl, mix 1 tbsp olive oil with smoked paprika, dried oregano, a pinch of salt, freshly cracked black pepper, and 1 tbsp water. Add the tempeh slices and toss to coat evenly. Cover and refrigerate overnight for best flavor, or set aside at room temperature while preparing the remaining ingredients.
  2. Prepare Garlic Mayonnaise: In a small bowl, beat the vegan mayonnaise with ½ tbsp water and the crushed garlic until smooth and creamy.
  3. Warm the Flatbreads: Heat a dry pan over medium heat. Toast each flatbread for 30 seconds on each side until warm and pliable.
  4. Assemble Flatbreads: Spread the garlic mayonnaise evenly over both warmed flatbreads. Top with pickled red cabbage and half of the salad leaves on each flatbread.
  5. Cook the Tempeh: Heat the remaining 1 tbsp olive oil in a large frying pan over high heat. Fry the marinated tempeh slices for 2-3 minutes on each side over medium heat, until crispy, browned, and cooked through.
  6. Finish and Serve: Pile the crispy tempeh on top of the assembled flatbreads, fold them over, and serve alongside the remaining salad leaves for a fresh and satisfying vegan kebab meal.

Notes

  • Marinating the tempeh overnight enhances the depth of flavor but is not mandatory.
  • You can substitute flatbreads with pita or wraps if preferred.
  • For extra heat, add a pinch of chili powder to the marinade.
  • This recipe is great for meal prep as components can be made ahead and assembled just before eating.
  • Use a non-stick pan for frying tempeh to prevent sticking.
  • Prep Time: 10 minutes
  • Cook Time: 10 minutes
  • Category: Main Course
  • Method: Frying
  • Cuisine: Vegan

Keywords: vegan kebabs, tempeh kebabs, vegan flatbread wrap, plant-based kebabs, smoky tempeh, vegan dinner