Vegan Tempeh Mushroom Bourguignon {Gluten-Free} - The Blender Girl

Ingredients

• 1 cup brown rice (raw)
• 1 cup vegetable broth
• 1/4 cup melted coconut oil
• 1 (8oz/227g) pack gluten-free tempeh, sliced
• 1 cup diced yellow onion
• 1 tablespoon minced garlic
• 1 tablespoon finely chopped fresh thyme, plus more to taste
• 2 cups cremini mushrooms, sliced
• 1 cup dry red wine
• 1 cup filtered water
• 2 tablespoons wheat-free tamari, plus more to taste
• 1/2 teaspoon balsamic vinegar, plus more to taste
• 1 tablespoon cornstarch
• 2 tablespoons finely chopped flat-leaf parsley, plus more to taste
• 1 teaspoon fresh lemon juice, plus more to taste
• Celtic sea salt and freshly ground black pepper, to taste