Spring has sprung which means our bodies naturally call for lighter, fresher meals. This simply prepared tamari tempeh with kale and lentil salad lacks in neither flavor nor nutritional benefits, and comes together start to finish in about 15 minutes. It's loaded with vegetarian protein, fibre, and other good-for-you nutrients to fuel and nourish your body. It’s the perfect meal to cook for company on a weeknight when lack of time requires a quick yet elegant meal.
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Ingredients:
250gtempeh, sliced
2tbsptamari
2tbspcoconut oil
1pinch chili flakes
1bunch of kale, stems removed
250gpunned of cherry tomatoes, sliced in half
1small red onion, thinly sliced
2garlic cloves, peeled & crushed
400gtin of organic lentils, drained & rinsed
4tbsppumpkin seeds
juice of 1 lemon
salt/pepper to taste
Method:
1
In a medium sized fry pan, melt coconut oil over medium heat. Add tempeh, tamari, chili flakes, and sea salt. Cook tempeh for 2-3 minutes on both side until golden brown.
2
In a large fry pan, melt coconut oil over medium heat. Saute onion and garlic for 2-3 minutes, then add kale, tomatoes, lentils and cook for a further 3-4 minutes until kale leaves start to wilt and lentils are heated/cooked through.
3
Add the kale and lentil mixture to a plate, sprinkle pumpkin seeds on top, drizzle with lemon, then top with tempeh and season with salt and pepper.
In a medium sized fry pan, melt coconut oil over medium heat. Add tempeh, tamari, chili flakes, and sea salt. Cook tempeh for 2-3 minutes on both side until golden brown.
2
In a large fry pan, melt coconut oil over medium heat. Saute onion and garlic for 2-3 minutes, then add kale, tomatoes, lentils and cook for a further 3-4 minutes until kale leaves start to wilt and lentils are heated/cooked through.
3
Add the kale and lentil mixture to a plate, sprinkle pumpkin seeds on top, drizzle with lemon, then top with tempeh and season with salt and pepper.
Notes
Tamari Tempeh with Kale & Lentil Salad (15 min meal)
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