Run Plant Based

Formerly The Raw Project - Running on a Healthy Vegan Diet

Creamy Marinara Skillet

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Yeah, it’s Monday. But it was a good Monday for me because after a busy weekend of being on call for work, I got to pass the on call duties to a co-worker and enjoy my new freedom of not having to carry around an additional, bulky cell phone … for a couple of weeks until it’s my turn again. It was so nice going for a run after work with just one cell phone and in our perfect weather, I actually wore a short sleeved top for the run and loved every second of it. I wasn’t the only one, it seemed like half our neighborhood was outside trying making the most of the weather before the sun disappeared, I waved to a lot of fellow runners which is great!

I think spring fever is hitting our pets too, my dog, who seems to be feeling much better, was thrilled with her walks and reluctant to go back inside and our cats are even more bratty than usual. Nothing like attacking daddy after a long day at work!


After a two days of eating high-raw, I was craving something hot and protein loaded. So tonight’s theme ingredient is my favorite source of quick protein lately – tempeh! I love that this stuff is so cheap at Trader Joe’s, much cheaper than the equivalent amount of meat, and so fast and easy to prepare. I always pick up at least two packages on each trip to Trader Joe’s.


I cubed the tempeh up and sauteed it with chopped red onion, eggplant, green cabbage and zucchini.


While I threw together a marinara sauce in the Vita-Mix adding nutritional yeast and hemp seeds to make it more creamy.

Then poured it over the skillet mixture and simmered for about 20 minutes.

And dinner was served!

It was great with varying veggie textures and a creamy, rich flavor. The eggplant and cabbage went very well with the sauce and the I’m glad I charred the veggie mixture slightly before pouring the sauce on. Now I just need to remember to wear an apron when I get going in the kitchen!

I’m also master of making a mess of the floors, stove … well the entire kitchen. And hubby just spent a lot of time sterilizing it over the weekend. Sorry baby, I’ll clean it up – I promise. :-)

I have a few site update projects I hope to tackle soon including updating the About Me and Why Raw pages. I’m also adding a links/blogroll page since there are too many blogs I adore to fit on the sidebar! If you want to be on it, leave a comment or email me.

Comments

  1. a) you are AMAZINGLY lucky to have a hubs that has a cleaning gene
    b) can you tell me what i can do with hemp protein powder (aka can I use it in lieu of hemp seeds)
    c) id love to be on your blogroll

    xxx

    • Thanks, I feel very lucky. :-)

      Hemp protein powder is tricky to use because it doesn’t have the same creamy flavor as hemp seeds and can be a little gritty, I use it in smoothies and banana soft serve ice cream. Blending it with bananas really cuts down the grittiness and adds to the flavor.

  3. Love the sauce recipe…all those things are hits around here.

    And that TJs tempeh..have seen it, i know you love it, you have convinced me to just purchase it. Normally i get tofu not tempeh but need to try the tempeh.

    And blog updates..yay! nothing like a massive time such though for you!

    • You should try tempeh, I’m trying to cut my tofu intake to eating out only and tempeh is a great alternative that’s higher in protein and easier and faster in stir fries, skillets, etc.

      Totally on the blog updates, but I’m gonna check out the auto-updating option from Google Reader, seems a lot easier. :-)

  5. The only down sound to tempeh is it is a wheat product so if you have a gluten intolerance/allergy like me, you should avoid it.

  6. Thanks, I didn’t know this. The package ingredient list I’ve looked at in the past had wheat included. Unfortunately I don’t tolerate soy well either, I wish I did because it’s a good source of protein like you said. I also wish we had TJ’s in my state.
    Have a great day!