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BBQ Tempeh Bowls
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BBQ Tempeh Bowls with Grilled Zucchini and Pineapple Salsa

Smoky, sweet, and fresh all in one bowl, these BBQ tempeh bowls are packed with quinoa, veggies, pineapple salsa, and the creamiest green goddess dressing!
Course Main Course
Cuisine Fusion
Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Total Time 40 minutes
Servings 4 servings
Calories 455kcal

Ingredients

  • 2 8-oz blocks tempeh sliced crosswise into 1/2-inch-thick strips
  • 1/2 cup barbecue sauce
  • 2/3 cup uncooked quinoa
  • 1 1/3 cups water or vegetable broth
  • 1 cup cherry tomatoes halved
  • 1 cup fire-roasted corn thawed if frozen
  • 1 medium zucchini sliced into rounds (about 1 1/2 cups)
  • 2 tbsp olive oil divided
  • 1/4 tsp salt
  • 1/4 tsp black pepper
  • 1/2 batch Green Goddess Yogurt Dressing or sub store-bought

For the pineapple salsa

  • 1 cup pineapple diced
  • 1/2 cup medium yellow bell pepper chopped
  • 1/4 cup red onion finely diced
  • 1/2 cup cilantro chopped
  • 1 lime juiced
  • 1/4 tsp salt

Instructions

  • Add the quinoa and water (or broth) to a small saucepan. Bring to a boil, then reduce the heat, cover, and simmer for 12-15 minutes, or until the liquid is absorbed. Remove from the heat and let stand for 5 minutes. Fluff with a fork.
  • To make the BBQ tempeh, heat 1 tbsp olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Add the tempeh in a single layer and cook for 3-4 minutes per side, until lightly browned. Reduce the heat to low, add the barbecue sauce, and stir to coat. Cook for 1-2 minutes more, then remove from the heat.
  • Brush both sides of the zucchini rounds with the remaining 1 tbsp olive oil. Arrange in a single layer on a grill pan or griddle over medium-high heat. Cook for 2-3 minutes per side, pressing lightly with a spatula to create grill marks. Transfer to a plate and season with the salt and pepper.
  • Make the pineapple salsa by stirring together the pineapple, bell pepper, red onion, cilantro, lime juice, and salt in a medium bowl. Set aside.
  • Divide the quinoa among 4 bowls. Top with the BBQ tempeh, grilled zucchini, cherry tomatoes, corn, and pineapple salsa. Drizzle with the Green Goddess Dressing and serve.

Nutrition

Calories: 455kcal | Carbohydrates: 66g | Protein: 20g | Fat: 14g | Fiber: 10g