Tempeh Joes from The Happy Herbivore cookbook, by Lindsey Nixon... with preparation steps modified to include wonderful Pampered Chef kitchen tools & cookware.

Bring 2-4 cups of water to a boil in the 2.75 Qt. Ceramic Saucepan (enough water to cover the tempeh). Add the soy sauce or Bragg's. You may need to break the tempeh in half. Boil for 10 minutes.

Rinse tempeh with cold water, then "shred" in food processor or grater, OR cut into cubes then chop with Food Chopper. It will resemble rice when diced to the proper consistency.

Combine tempeh with brown rice & remaining ingredients (except the salt & pepper) in medium Bamboo Fiber Mixing Bowl (or 4 Qt Stainless mixing bowl) using Mix'N Scraper. Add salt & pepper if desired.

Spoon into lettuce wrap or onto whole wheat bun (or english muffin, as shown here; be sure to check that no egg is in the eng. muffin). Top with baby spinach or kale, sliced onion, or more sauce.

For a fat-free version, replace the tempeh with another 1 cup of brown rice. A diced green bell pepper and sautéed onion are also nice additions. Enjoy! ~ compiled by Beth Perera