Brazilian-Style Tempeh Churrasco with Chimichurri
Servings
4
Servings
4
Ingredients
  • 2250 gram pkgs tempeh
  • 6Tbsp extra-virgin olive oildivided
  • 3Tbsp cider vinegar
  • 2 garlic clovespeeled and minced
  • 2tsp lemon zest
  • 1tsp smoked paprika
  • 1/2tsp cumin powder
  • 1/4tsp cayenne
  • 3/4cup finely chopped flat-leaf parsley
  • 1/4cup chopped fresh oregano
  • 1Tbsp finely chopped shallot
  • 1/4tsp salt
  • 1/4tsp black pepper
  • 2Tbsp extra-virgin olive oil
  • Juice of 1/2 lemon
Instructions
  1. Slice each block of tempeh in half, making two equal-sized squares. Place tempeh pieces in pan and cover with water. Bring to a boil, reduce heat to medium-low, and simmer for 10 minutes. Alternately, place tempeh in steamer basket set over 2 inches water and steam for 10 minutes. Let tempeh cool and then slice into 2 inch chunks. Place tempeh in single layer into shallow container.
  2. In bowl, whisk together 3 Tbsp olive oil, cider vinegar, 1 garlic clove, lemon zest, smoked paprika, cumin, and cayenne. Spread this mixture over tempeh and let marinade for at least 1 hour.
  3. In small bowl, place parsley, oregano, 1 garlic, shallot, salt, and pepper. Stir in remaining 3 Tbsp olive oil and lemon juice.
  4. Build medium-hot fire in charcoal grill, or heat gas grill to medium.
  5. Onto metal skewers, thread tempeh chunks. Place skewers on grill and cook for 16 minutes, rotating every 4 minutes. Remove skewers from grill and carefully remove cooked tempeh from the skewers to serving plate. Serve topped with herb sauce.