Aloo Asparagus & Tempeh
This is one of our favorite hearty Indian dishes. While traditional Indian cooking takes hours of labor and a long list of fresh whole spices, we took the most essential elements of an Indian recipe to make it more accessible. (If you find this recipe to be dry, just add a little water as you cook.) Overflowing with nutrition and flavor, we hope you love it as much as we do!
1667 people are cooking this- Asparagus2 cups
- Red skin potato1
- Small sweet potato1
- Garlic2 cloves
- Olive oil2 tbsps
- Cumin1 1⁄2 tsps
- Cinnamon1⁄4 tsp
- Turmeric1⁄2 tsp
- Paprika1 tsp
- Tempeh1 block
- Salt-free chili powder1⁄2 tsp
- Salt & pepperto taste
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Produce Prep: Rinse the produce. Trim the ends of the asparagus to remove any tough pieces. Chop the asparagus into half-inch pieces. Remove any eyes or green sections from the red skin potatoes and sweet potatoes, then dice remainder into half-inch pieces. Peel and mince the garlic
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Heat half of the olive oil measurement in a large pan. (To make oil free version, use water instead of olive oil.) Add the red skin potatoes, sweet potatoes, cumin, cinnamon, and turmeric. Lower the heat to medium and cover the pan. Stir the potatoes every few minutes to prevent burning.
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Once the potatoes are almost cooked, add the asparagus, minced garlic, paprika, and salt. Continue stirring periodically for 6-8 minutes. The potatoes are done when they can be easily pierced with a fork.
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Chop the tempeh into cubes. Add them to a separate pan with the remaining olive oil and heat until browned on each side. (Or use non-stick pan for oil-free version.) Sprinkle the chili powder and salt to coat the tempeh evenly. Plate the tempeh with the Aloo Asparagus, salt to taste and enjoy!
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Kid-Friendly Tip- Sometimes new spices and flavors can be overwhelming for young children, especially if they're trying new foods like tempeh. Try cooking some of the potatoes, asparagus, and tempeh separately from the spicier flavors. Just add a little bit of olive oil or salt for flavor. By the way, tempeh is best when it is crispy and golden brown with a sprinkle of salt!
Note: The stock and variety of spices at different grocery stores can vary - a lot! If you're missing a spice for this dish, add a little bit more of the others, and taste test until it's the way you like it! Fresh asparagus is a very popular vegetable, which leads to low inventory from time to time. If this happens, you may use frozen asparagus or green beans instead.
