how many grams in a tablespoon of tempeh?

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• How many grams in a tablespoon of crumbled tempeh?
  About 10 g for a level tablespoon of finely crumbled tempeh. Coarser crumbles with more air gaps can run 8–9 g, while tightly packed fine crumble nudges 11–12 g. For a single taco or a salad portion where you want 2–3 tablespoons of tempeh as a topping, the difference between coarse and fine crumble matters more for texture than for total grams.
• How much tempeh goes into a single-serving taco?
  Two to three tablespoons of crumbled, seasoned tempeh — roughly 20–30 g — fills one corn tortilla without crowding out the salsa, slaw, and lime. That's about a quarter of an 8 oz block per taco, so one block easily covers a four-taco dinner with a tablespoon or two left for garnish.
• Can I use tempeh by the tablespoon in dressings?
  Not as a whole crumble — tempeh's firm texture won't blend smoothly into a vinaigrette. But a tablespoon of finely minced, pan-fried tempeh stirred into a tahini or peanut dressing adds a savory bite that works on noodle salads. Steam the block first so the bitterness doesn't carry into the dressing.

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