GRILLED MARINATED TEMPEH STEAK WITH AVOCADO, RADICCHIO, ORANGE DRESSING, AND TAHINI

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Grilled Marinated Tempeh Steak with Avocado, Radicchio, Orange Dressing, and Tahini image

Provided by Chris Miller

Categories     Leafy Green     Soy     Marinate     Vegetarian     Backyard BBQ     Orange     Avocado     Summer     Grill     Grill/Barbecue     Healthy     Vegan     Sesame     Parsley

Yield Makes about 4 servings

Number Of Ingredients 23

For tahini sauce:
1/2 cup tahini (Middle Eastern sesame paste), well-stirred
1 clove garlic, germ removed and clove crushed with back of knife
2 teaspoons fresh lemon juice (from 1 small lemon)
1/2 teaspoon extra-virgin olive oil
1 teaspoon fine sea salt
3/4 teaspoon ground white pepper
For tempeh:
4 (4-ounce) pieces soy tempeh
For orange dressing:
1 cup freshly squeezed orange juice (from 2 medium oranges)
3 tablespoons plus 1 1/2 teaspoons white wine vinegar
1/2 cup extra-virgin olive oil
2 drops orange oil*
1 teaspoon fine sea salt
1/2 teaspoon ground white pepper
To grill and serve:
Olive oil (for brushing)
2 heads radicchio, cut into eighths through core, with some core still attached to each piece
1/4 cup (loosely packed) fresh flat-leaf parsley, coarsely chopped
2 firm-ripe avocados, peeled and cut into wedges
3 tablespoons fresh lemon juice (from 1 medium lemon)
*Available at specialty foods shops. If unavailable, use 1 tablespoon finely grated orange zest. Do not substitute orange flower water.

Steps:

  • Make tahini sauce:
  • In blender on high, blend tahini and garlic until smooth, about 30 seconds. With motor running, add 1/2 cup water, lemon juice, olive oil, salt, and pepper and blend until incorporated, about 30 seconds. (Tahini sauce can be prepared ahead and refrigerated, in airtight container, up to 2 days. If sauce is too thick after storage, whisk in several drops of water to thin.)
  • Marinate tempeh:
  • Reserve 1/2 cup tahini sauce for serving. Brush remainder in thick layer over both sides of tempeh pieces. Transfer to airtight container and refrigerate at least 4 hours and up to 8 hours.
  • Make dressing:
  • In a 2-quart pot over moderately high heat, bring orange juice to a boil. Lower heat to moderate and simmer, uncovered, until reduced by half, 6 to 8 minutes. Transfer to large bowl and let cool to room temperature, about 15 minutes. Whisk in vinegar, then gradually whisk in olive oil, orange oil, salt, and pepper. (Dressing can be prepared ahead and refrigerated, in airtight container, up to 2 days. Whisk to reemulsify before using.)
  • Grill tempeh and radicchio:
  • If using charcoal grill, open vents on bottom, then light charcoal and preheat grill to moderately high. If using gas grill, preheat burners on high with hood closed 10 minutes, then turn down to moderately high. Brush grill rack with oil.
  • Grill tempeh, turning once, until golden brown, about 3 minutes per side. Grill radicchio, turning once, until beginning to wilt, about 2 minutes perside.
  • Assemble and serve:
  • Cut each piece of tempeh into 4 slices. In large bowl, toss together radicchio, parsley, and orange dressing. Divide salad among 4 plates and top with tempeh and avocado slices. Drizzle with lemon juice and reserved tahini sauce. Serve immediately.

Sean Joseph
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This recipe was easy to follow and the results were amazing. The tempeh was flavorful and the dressing was delicious. I will definitely be making this again.


Robin Calhoun
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I'm always looking for new recipes to try, and this one did not disappoint. The tempeh was flavorful and the dressing was delicious. I will definitely be making this again.


Ishola Uthman
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This recipe was a hit with my family! The tempeh was flavorful and the dressing was delicious. We will definitely be making this again.


Josim WwLx.
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I'm not a vegan, but I'm always looking for new ways to incorporate more plant-based foods into my diet. This recipe was a great way to do that. The tempeh was flavorful and the dressing was delicious. I will definitely be making this again.


Tassia Henclewoood
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This recipe was easy to follow and the results were amazing. The tempeh was flavorful and the dressing was delicious. I will definitely be making this again.


nazif niazai
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I'm always looking for new ways to cook tempeh, and this recipe did not disappoint. The marinade was flavorful and the tempeh was cooked to perfection. The dressing was also delicious and added a nice brightness to the dish. I will definitely be maki


Ovro Nil
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I made this for dinner last night and it was a hit! My husband and I both loved it. The tempeh was so flavorful and the dressing was delicious. We will definitely be making this again.


Abuu Abuu
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This was a great recipe! The tempeh was flavorful and the dressing was delicious. I would definitely make this again.


Jose Gallegos
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I'm not a huge fan of tempeh, but this recipe changed my mind. The marinade was flavorful and the tempeh was cooked to perfection. The dressing was also delicious and added a nice freshness to the dish.


Alok hassn
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This recipe was easy to follow and the results were amazing. The tempeh was flavorful and the dressing was delicious. I will definitely be making this again.


Davidson Sandbergen
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I'm always looking for new recipes to try, and this one did not disappoint. The tempeh was flavorful and the dressing was delicious. I will definitely be making this again.


Dike Faith
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This recipe was a hit with my family! The tempeh was flavorful and the dressing was delicious. We will definitely be making this again.


Lamiya Ahsan
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I'm not a vegan, but I'm always looking for new ways to incorporate more plant-based foods into my diet. This recipe was a great way to do that. The tempeh was flavorful and the dressing was delicious. I will definitely be making this again.


Yeamin Mia
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This recipe was easy to follow and the results were amazing. The tempeh was flavorful and the dressing was delicious. I will definitely be making this again.


Dylan Pitman
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I'm always looking for new ways to cook tempeh, and this recipe did not disappoint. The marinade was flavorful and the tempeh was cooked to perfection. The dressing was also delicious and added a nice brightness to the dish. I will definitely be maki


Renee Hough
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I made this for dinner last night and it was a hit! My husband and I both loved it. The tempeh was so flavorful and the dressing was delicious. We will definitely be making this again.


Shahnaz Mauli
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This was a great recipe! The tempeh was flavorful and the dressing was delicious. I would definitely make this again.


Amin Sule
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I'm not a huge fan of tempeh, but this recipe changed my mind. The marinade was flavorful and the tempeh was cooked to perfection. The dressing was also delicious and added a nice freshness to the dish.


Kuheltey Mariam
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This dish was absolutely delicious! The tempeh was perfectly marinated and grilled, and the avocado-radicchio-orange dressing was the perfect complement. I will definitely be making this again.