Roasted Cabbage Wedges with Tempeh Bacon

Name: Roasted Cabbage Wedges with Tempeh Bacon
Ingredients: 3 tbsp coconut aminos; 2 tbsp avocado oil; 1 tbsp apple cider vinegar; 1 tbsp maple syrup; 2 tsp smoked paprika; 1 tsp garlic powder; Pinch of cayenne; 8 oz tempeh, cut into 0.25-inch strips; 1-2 tbsp avocado oil; 1 large green or savoy cabbage, cut into 8 wedges; 1 tsp grated lemon zest; 0.25 cup lemon juice; 2 tbsp extra-virgin olive oil; 4 garlic cloves, smashed and chopped; 1 tsp kosher salt; 0.5 tsp freshly ground black pepper; Pinch of red pepper flakes; 2 tbsp finely chopped fresh chives

Roasted cabbage wedges with tempeh bacon. Cabbage is loaded with fiber for digestion and a healthy gut microbiome. Tempeh provides plant-based protein.

From The Young Forever Cookbook

Ingredients

3 tbsp coconut aminos
2 tbsp avocado oil
1 tbsp apple cider vinegar
1 tbsp maple syrup
2 tsp smoked paprika
1 tsp garlic powder
Pinch of cayenne
8 oz tempeh, cut into 0.25-inch strips
1-2 tbsp avocado oil
1 large green or savoy cabbage, cut into 8 wedges
1 tsp grated lemon zest
0.25 cup lemon juice
2 tbsp extra-virgin olive oil
4 garlic cloves, smashed and chopped
1 tsp kosher salt
0.5 tsp freshly ground black pepper
Pinch of red pepper flakes
2 tbsp finely chopped fresh chives

Instructions

Preheat the oven to 400°F and arrange the oven racks in the middle and bottom of the oven. Line two baking sheets with parchment paper.
For the tempeh bacon: In a large shallow bowl or dish, whisk the coconut aminos, avocado oil, vinegar, maple syrup, paprika, garlic powder, and cayenne. Add the tempeh strips and gently toss to coat. Let marinate while you prepare the cabbage.
For the cabbage: In a large cast-iron pan, heat 1 tablespoon avocado oil. Working in batches, add the cabbage wedges and sear for 3 minutes per side, until deep golden brown, almost charred, using more oil as necessary. Transfer the wedges to one baking sheet, spaced slightly apart.
In a small bowl, whisk the lemon zest and juice, olive oil, garlic, salt, pepper, and pepper flakes. Baste each cabbage wedge generously, then pour the remaining mixture all over the cabbage. Roast the cabbage on the middle rack of the oven for 40 minutes, until softened at the core but crispy at the edges.
Meanwhile, transfer the tempeh from the marinade to the second baking sheet, evenly spacing the pieces; set the marinade aside.
After the cabbage has roasted for 15 minutes, place the tempeh on the bottom oven rack and roast for 10 minutes. Flip the pieces of tempeh and baste generously with the reserved marinade. Roast for another 8 to 10 minutes, until caramelized and crispy.
Plate the wedges of cabbage on a platter, crumble over the tempeh bacon, and sprinkle with the chives.

Active Compounds

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

Spermidine
From: Tempeh
Ergothioneine
From: Tempeh
Dietary fiber
From: Cabbage

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
Telomere Shortening
Protects against · via Dietary fiber
Constipation
Improves · via Dietary fiber
Premature Death
Reduces risk of · via Dietary fiber
Diverticulosis
Protects against · via Dietary fiber
Hemorrhoids
Protects against · via Dietary fiber
Hiatal Hernia
Protects against · via Dietary fiber
Varicose Veins
Protects against · via Dietary fiber
Acid Reflux
Improves · via Dietary fiber
Breast cancer
Reduces risk of · via Dietary fiber
Upper Respiratory Tract Infection
Reduces risk of · via Dietary fiber
Knee Osteoarthritis
Protects against · via Dietary fiber
Frailty
Protects against · via Dietary fiber
Cancer
Reduces risk of · via Dietary fiber
Stroke
Reduces risk of · via Dietary fiber
Osteoarthritis
Protects against · via Dietary fiber
Insomnia
Improves · via Dietary fiber
Type 2 diabetes
Reduces risk of · via Dietary fiber
Colorectal cancer
Reduces risk of · via Dietary fiber
Periodontitis
Improves · via Dietary fiber
Colon Cancer
Reduces risk of · via Dietary fiber
Asthma
Improves · via Dietary fiber
Coronary Artery Disease
Reduces risk of · via Dietary fiber
Chronic inflammation (inflammaging)
Protects against · via Dietary fiber
Osteoporosis
Protects against · via Dietary fiber
Obesity
Protects against · via Dietary fiber

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