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Japanese Miso-Glazed Tempeh & Farro Breakfast Bowl with Sautéed Ginger Mushrooms

Prep 15 min · Cook 25 min · Serves 1 · medium

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Japanese Miso-Glazed Tempeh & Farro Breakfast Bowl with Sautéed Ginger Mushrooms

A savory-sweet Japanese-inspired breakfast featuring crispy miso-glazed tempeh, nutty farro grains, and umami-rich sautéed mushrooms with fresh ginger and scallions. Topped with toasted sesame seeds and a drizzle of tahini for complete plant-based protein.

Ingredients

  • 100 grams tempeh, cut into 8 thin rectangles
  • 1/2 cup farro, uncooked
  • 1 1/4 cups vegetable broth, for cooking farro
  • 1 cup shiitake mushrooms, sliced
  • 2 tablespoons white miso paste
  • 1 tablespoon maple syrup
  • 1 tablespoon rice vinegar
  • 1 tablespoon fresh ginger, minced
  • 2 stalks scallions, chopped
  • 1 teaspoon sesame oil, for cooking
  • 1/2 tablespoon extra virgin olive oil, for tempeh
  • 1 1/2 tablespoons tahini, for drizzle
  • 1 tablespoon sesame seeds, toasted
  • 2 tablespoons water, for miso glaze

Instructions

  1. 1

    Bring vegetable broth to a boil in a small pot. Add farro, reduce heat to low, cover, and simmer for 20-22 minutes until tender and broth is absorbed. Set aside.

  2. 2

    While farro cooks, prepare the miso glaze: whisk together miso paste, maple syrup, rice vinegar, and 2 tablespoons water until smooth.

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