Wild Rice and Tomato Stew
This luscious, nourishing stew stars several complementary flavorsroasted tomatoes, wild rice and goat cheesewith fried, cubed tempeh as an embellishment. Note that tempeh is available in many different flavors, so pick one that brings some garden-fresh flavors to the stew. Look for the precooked wild rice sold in foil packets…
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This luscious, nourishing stew stars several complementary flavorsroasted tomatoes, wild rice and goat cheesewith fried, cubed tempeh as an embellishment. Note that tempeh is available in many different flavors, so pick one that brings some garden-fresh flavors to the stew. Look for the precooked wild rice sold in foil packets in specialty food stores. Serve this substantial entrée with a toasted baguette and a simple, light dessert such as poached pears. This recipe is generous enough to serve up to six people.
Ingredients
- 1 28-oz. can crushed roasted tomatoes
- 1 28-oz. can whole fire-roasted tomatoes
- 2 cups precooked wild rice
- 3 Tbs. olive oil for frying
- 8 oz. pkg. flavored tempeh, cubed
- 6 oz. baby spinach, rinsed
- 1 tsp. dried oregano
- 1 clove garlic, minced (1 tsp.)
- 1 4-oz. mini baguette
- 1 8-oz. log firm goat cheese
Preparation
Combine tomatoes in large saucepan, using spoon to stir together and to slightly break up whole tomatoes. Add wild rice, and heat mixture over medium-low.
Meanwhile, heat olive oil in large skillet over medium-low. When hot, add cubed tempeh, and sauté, stirring often, until crisp and browned. Remove from heat and drain on paper towels.
Add spinach, oregano and garlic to tomato mixture and season to taste.
To make the croutons: Cut mini baguette into 12 equal slices, allowing 3 slices per serving. Cut goat cheese into 12 slices, layer on bread and broil until cheese softens and bread toasts.
Just before serving, stir tempeh cubes into stew. To serve, ladle stew into four large soup bowls. Garnish with basil leaves and toasted goat cheese croutons.
Wine Suggestions
The tomatoes, the grains and the goat cheese are the controlling flavors. Look for a wine to meet the acid in the tomatoes and to stand up to the goat cheese. Try Antinori Chianti Classico Tenute Marchese Antinori Riserva.
Nutrition Information
- Calories 740
- Carbohydrate Content 66 g
- Cholesterol Content 60 mg
- Fat Content 36 g
- Fiber Content 11 g
- Protein Content 40 g
- Saturated Fat Content 16 g
- Sodium Content 660 mg
- Sugar Content 0 g