
By Maddie Grimes
Blackened tempeh with avocado, kale, and vegan Cajun ranch.
Updated at: Thu, 17 Aug 2023 12:12:19 GMT
Nutrition balance score
Great
Glycemic Index
30
Low
Glycemic Load
9
Low
Nutrition per serving
Calories511.5 kcal (26%)
Total Fat38.5 g (55%)
Carbs27.9 g (11%)
Sugars3.5 g (4%)
Protein20.6 g (41%)
Sodium1356.5 mg (68%)
Fiber8.5 g (31%)
% Daily Values based on a 2,000 calorie diet
Ingredients
3 servings

⅓ cupvegan ranch dressing
or sub your favorite store-bought ranch

½ teaspooncajun spice blend
or sub 1/4 teaspoon paprika, and 1/4 teaspoon cayenne

1 blocktempeh

2 tablespoonsCajun Spice
like Black Magic

2 tablespoonsolive oil

4 leaveslacinato kale
tough stems removed, or use 3 cups pre-shredded kale

1 teaspoonoil

0.5 pinchsalt

lemon

4radishes
sliced, or sub cucumber slices, or ribbons are nice

1scallion
sliced

1avocado
sliced

¼ cuppickled onions
optional

sprouts
Optional ons, or micro greens

quinoa
cooked

whole wheat tortillas

sauerkraut
Instructions
Step 1
Stir the cajun spice into the dressing, starting conservatively. Taste, and add more to taste. You want it bold!
Step 2
Add the tempeh, whole to a sauté pan of generously salted water, just enough to cover it. Let simmer gently 8-10 minutes to help soften and reduce bitterness. Slice it into ½ inch wide slices and generously coat each side with Cajun Spices.
Step 3
Pan-sear the tempeh in a little oil, until crispy and heated through. Set aside.
Step 4
Stack the kale ( removing any thick stems) and cut in to thin ribbons. Place in a bowl and add a teaspoon or two of olive oil ( just enough to barely coat) a pinch salt and lemon zest. Massage with your fingers until tender. To the kale add the radishes, scallion, pickled onion and avocado. Toss with some of the Vegan Ranch dressing, enough to coat. ( You can also keep everything separate, especially if making grain bowls)
Step 5
Either divide the salad among bowls or place it in a warm, whole wheat tortillas, topped with the blackened tempeh and sprouts.
Step 6
The salad is hearty enough that it will taste good the next day.
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Under 30 minutes