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Vegan Goulash (American Style) That Will Wow Your Taste Buds

A delicious and hearty Vegan Goulash that combines tempeh, vegetables, and pasta in a flavorful tomato sauce.

  • Author: Ghalina
  • Prep Time: 15 minutes
  • Cook Time: 30 minutes
  • Total Time: 45 minutes
  • Yield: 6 servings 1x
  • Category: Main Dish
  • Method: Stovetop
  • Cuisine: American
  • Diet: Vegan

Ingredients

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  • 1/4 cup of water or 2 tablespoons oil
  • 2 (8oz.) packages tempeh, crumbled
  • 1 large onion, diced
  • 4 cloves garlic, minced
  • 2 green bell peppers, cored, seeds removed and diced
  • 1 can (28oz.) diced tomatoes (preferably fire roasted)
  • 1 can (14oz.) tomato sauce
  • 1 1/2 teaspoons EACH dried oregano, basil and paprika
  • 2 bay leaves
  • 1 teaspoon mineral salt, or to taste
  • 1/4 teaspoon red pepper flakes
  • 3 1/2 – 4 cups water or vegetable broth
  • 2 cups dry elbow pasta (about 8 oz.)
  • Pepper, to taste
  • Fresh parsley, to serve

Instructions

  1. In a large pot, heat the water or oil over medium heat.
  2. Add the crumbled tempeh and cook until browned.
  3. Add the diced onion, minced garlic, and diced green bell peppers. Sauté until the vegetables are tender.
  4. Stir in the diced tomatoes, tomato sauce, oregano, basil, paprika, bay leaves, mineral salt, and red pepper flakes.
  5. Add 3 1/2 to 4 cups of water or vegetable broth and bring to a boil.
  6. Once boiling, add the dry elbow pasta and cook according to package instructions until al dente.
  7. Season with pepper to taste and remove bay leaves before serving.
  8. Garnish with fresh parsley before serving.

Notes

  • For a spicier version, increase the amount of red pepper flakes.
  • This dish can be made ahead of time and reheated for later meals.
  • Feel free to add other vegetables like zucchini or mushrooms for extra flavor.

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