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Peruvian Purple Potato & Black Bean Causa with Crispy Tempeh & Avocado

Prep 20 min · Cook 25 min · Serves 1 · medium

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Peruvian Purple Potato & Black Bean Causa with Crispy Tempeh & Avocado

A stunning layered Peruvian appetizer-turned-dinner featuring vibrant purple potato mousse, seasoned black beans, marinated crispy tempeh, and creamy avocado. Served with a zesty lime-cilantro oil and charred scallion garnish for an unforgettable plant-based feast.

Ingredients

  • 200 g purple potatoes, cubed
  • 100 g tempeh, sliced into 1/4-inch planks
  • 3/4 cups black beans, cooked or canned, drained
  • 1/2 medium avocado, ripe
  • 3 tbsp lime juice, fresh
  • 3 tbsp extra virgin olive oil, divided
  • 2 cloves garlic cloves, minced
  • 2 tbsp red onion, finely diced
  • 1/4 cup fresh cilantro, chopped
  • 1/2 tsp cumin, ground
  • 1/2 tsp smoked paprika
  • 1/2 tsp sea salt
  • 1/4 tsp black pepper, freshly ground
  • 2 stalks scallions, whole
  • 2 tbsp vegetable broth, for tempeh marinade
  • 1 tbsp soy sauce, tamari for gluten-free
  • 1 tsp apple cider vinegar

Instructions

  1. 1

    Boil purple potatoes with a pinch of salt until fork-tender, about 12-15 minutes. Drain and set aside to cool slightly.

  2. 2

    While potatoes cook, whisk together tempeh marinade: soy sauce, vegetable broth, apple cider vinegar, and 1 minced garlic clove. Marinate tempeh slices for 5 minutes.

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