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Red Bean and Tempeh Jambalaya

Plant-based jambalaya. Makes 6 servings.

From The How Not to Age Cookbook

Ingredients

  • tempeh
  • red onion
  • celery
  • green bell pepper
  • garlic
  • dark red kidney beans
  • diced tomatoes
  • crushed tomatoes
  • white miso paste
  • thyme
  • marjoram
  • Umami Sauce 2.0
  • red pepper flakes
  • cayenne
  • pippali
  • filé powder
  • cooked brown rice
  • parsley

Instructions

  1. Steam the tempeh in a metal steamer basket over an inch (2.5cm) or so of boiling water in a covered saucepan or pot for about 10 minutes.
  2. Remove from the heat, then transfer the tempeh to a flat work surface and cut it into a ½-inch (1-cm) dice.
  3. Set aside.
  4. In a large pot, heat ½ cup (120ml) of water over medium heat.
  5. Add the red onion, celery, bell pepper, and garlic. Cover and cook until softened, about 8 minutes.
  6. Stir in the diced tempeh and cook 5 minutes longer.
  7. Add the beans, diced tomatoes, crushed tomatoes in their juice, miso mixture, thyme, marjoram, Umami Sauce 2.0, red pepper flakes, cayenne, pippali, and filé powder (if using).
  8. Cover and simmer until the vegetables are soft, about 20 minutes.
  9. Stir in the cooked rice and cook, uncovered, for 5 to 10 minutes longer.
  10. Serve hot, sprinkled with parsley.

Active Compounds

Nutrients and bioactive compounds delivered by this recipe's ingredients.

  • Spermidine
    From: Tempeh
  • Ergothioneine
    From: Tempeh

May Support

Health conditions and aging processes this recipe's compounds may influence, based on the source research.

  • DNA Damage
    Protects against · via Tempeh
  • Cardiovascular Disease
    Reduces risk of · via Tempeh
  • Aging
    Protects against · via Spermidine
  • Heart disease
    Protects against · via Spermidine
  • Cognitive decline
    Improves · via Spermidine
  • Hair loss / hair shedding
    Improves · via Spermidine
  • All-Cause Mortality
    Reduces risk of · via Spermidine
  • Neurodegenerative Disease
    Protects against · via Spermidine
  • Parkinson's disease
    Protects against · via Spermidine
  • Type 2 diabetes
    Reduces risk of · via Brown Rice

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