Description
Barbecue Tempeh Stuffed Potatoes are a hearty, flavorful dish where crispy tempeh is tossed in smoky barbecue sauce and served inside baked potatoes. This satisfying, plant-based meal is perfect for lunch, dinner, or a fun weeknight meal, combining the earthy taste of tempeh with the creamy goodness of a baked potato.
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 large russet potatoes
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 8 oz tempeh, crumbled or diced
- 1/2 cup barbecue sauce (use your favorite kind)
- 1/4 teaspoon smoked paprika
- 1/4 teaspoon garlic powder
- Salt and pepper, to taste
- 1/2 cup shredded vegan cheddar cheese (optional)
- 2 tablespoons chopped green onions (optional, for garnish)
- 1/4 cup fresh cilantro, chopped (optional, for garnish)
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C). Wash and dry the russet potatoes, then pierce them a few times with a fork. Place the potatoes on a baking sheet and bake for 45–60 minutes, or until tender when pierced with a fork.
- While the potatoes bake, heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Add the crumbled or diced tempeh and cook for 5-7 minutes, stirring occasionally, until the tempeh is golden and slightly crispy.
- Stir in the barbecue sauce, smoked paprika, garlic powder, salt, and pepper. Cook for an additional 3-5 minutes until the tempeh is well coated and heated through. Remove from heat.
- Once the potatoes are done, slice them open lengthwise and gently fluff the insides with a fork to create space for the filling.
- Spoon the barbecue tempeh mixture into the center of each potato.
- If using, sprinkle shredded vegan cheddar cheese over the tempeh and return to the oven for an additional 5-7 minutes, until the cheese is melted and bubbly.
- Garnish with chopped green onions and fresh cilantro before serving.
Notes
- Feel free to add a dollop of vegan sour cream or a drizzle of extra barbecue sauce on top for added creaminess and flavor.
- This recipe is easily customizable: you can add sautéed vegetables, like bell peppers or onions, to the tempeh mixture for more depth of flavor.
- If you prefer a spicier dish, you can mix in some hot sauce or cayenne pepper to the barbecue sauce.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 60 minutes
- Category: Main Dish
- Method: Baking, Sautéing
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 stuffed potato
- Calories: 310 kcal
- Sugar: 9g
- Sodium: 480mg
- Fat: 14g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 11g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 35g
- Fiber: 7g
- Protein: 14g
- Cholesterol: 0mg