Tempeh and Red Lentil Keema-style Curry

This curry was inspired by keema - a Pakistani dish traditionally made using minced lamb. We have replaced the meat with crumbled tempeh and red lenti...This curry was inspired by keema - a Pakistani dish traditionally made using minced lamb. We have replaced the meat with crumbled tempeh and red lentils. Tamari and miso bring depth of flavour. Crumbling the tempeh in your hands yields the best texture - if you find this difficult to do you can pulse a chopped up block in the food processor until minced.

Enjoy it on its own as a lighter meal or serve with rice, naan breads or a baked potato.
Read more This curry was inspired by keema - a Pakistani dish traditionally made using minced lamb. We have replaced the meat with crumbled tempeh and red lentils. Tamari and miso bring depth of flavour. Crumbling the tempeh in your hands yields the best texture - if you find this difficult to do you can pulse a chopped up block in the food processor until minced.

Enjoy it on its own as a lighter meal or serve with rice, naan breads or a baked potato.
This curry was inspired by keema - a Pakistani dish traditionally made using minced lamb. We have replaced the meat with crumbled tempeh and red lentils. Tamari and miso bring depth of flavour. Crumbling the tempeh in your hands yields the best texture - if you find this difficult to do you can pulse a chopped up block in the food processor until minced.
Enjoy it on its own as a lighter meal or serve with rice, naan breads or a baked potato.

Prep time
15 mins
Cook time
30 mins
FREEZER FRIENDLY
Yes
SHELF LIFE
3 days
Why is this healthy?
Plant
points
High
protein
High
fibre
Probiotics
Prebiotics
Contains
Soy
Why is this healthy?
Plant
points
High
protein
High
fibre
Probiotics
Prebiotics

NUTRITION PER SERVING (Read more)

27g
Protein
346kcal
Calories
9g
Total Fat
42g
Carbs
11g
Sugars
17g
Fibre
219mg
Calcium
17%
 
9mg
Iron
50%
 
166mg
Magnesium
40%
 
1346mg
Potassium
29%
 
452mg
Sodium
20%
 
1mg
Vitamin B1
83%
 
0.1mcg
Vitamin B12
4%
 
0mcg
Vitamin D
0%
4.4mg
Vitamin E
29%
 
207mcg
Vitamin B9
52%
 
205mcg
Vitamin A
23%
 
50mg
Vitamin C
56%
 
3.5mg
Zinc
32%
 
53mcg
Vitamin K
44%
 
1mg
Copper
111%
 
0.5mg
Vitamin B2
38%
 
5.8mg
Vitamin B3
36%
 
1.5mg
Vitamin B6
88%
 
366mg
Phosphorus
29%
 
Protein: 27g; Calories: 346kcal; Total Fat: 9g; Carbs: 42g; Sugars: 11g; Fibre: 17g; Calcium: 219mg (17%); Iron: 9mg (50%); Magnesium: 166mg (40%); Potassium: 1346mg (29%); Sodium: 452mg (20%); Vitamin B1: 1mg (83%); Vitamin B12: 0.1mcg (4%); Vitamin D: 0mcg (0%); Vitamin E: 4.4mg (29%); Vitamin B9: 207mcg (52%); Vitamin A: 205mcg (23%); Vitamin C: 50mg (56%); Zinc: 3.5mg (32%); Vitamin K: 53mcg (44%); Copper: 1mg (111%); Vitamin B2: 0.5mg (38%); Vitamin B3: 5.8mg (36%); Vitamin B6: 1.5mg (88%); Phosphorus: 366mg (29%)
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Why is this healthy?
Plant
points
High
protein
High
fibre
Probiotics
Prebiotics
Contains
Soy

Ingredients

Serves 4
white onion
finely diced
peeled and finely diced
green chilli
deseeded and finely diced
garlic cloves
minced
curry powder
miso paste
tamari
plain tempeh
Swaps: beef mince
crumbled
passata
Swaps: chopped tomatoes (can)
water
peas (frozen)
To serve, optional
juiced
coriander
Swaps: basil, parsley
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Method

1

Gather and prepare your ingredients.

2

Heat the olive oil in a pan over medium heat. Add the onions, ginger, garlic and green chilli and with a sprinkle of salt and cook, stirring often for 4-5 minutes, until softened.

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