Portobello and Tempeh "Chicken" Caesar Salad

1 large head of romaine lettuce chopped
1/2 cup of chopped baby spinach 
1/2 cup of chopped kale stems removed 
3/4 cup of croutons (homemade or store bought) 
4 portobello mushrooms 
1 block of tempeh 
Sunflower seeds 
Extra virgin olive oil 
Balsamic vinegar 
Caesar salad dressing ((homemade or store bought) 

Cut tempeh into small "steak like" strips about 4 - 5 inches long and half an inch wide.  Place in a bowl and add 1 tablespoon of basil. 1/2 tablespoon of thyme, 1/2 a table spoon of paprika and coat tempeh in soy sauce.  Set aside. 

Chop all greens, todd and place in a large bowl.  Set aside in the fridge. 

Saute portobello mushrooms in a medium skillet with olive oil and balsamic vinegar for 10  minutes or until mushrooms are soft but still holding shape. In a skillet fry tempeh for about 4 minutes on each side either side

Cut portobello mushrooms vertically to resemble a "steak like" shape. 

Add croutons to greens, portobello mushrooms and tempeh.  Sprinkle sunflowers seeds on top, add dressing and serve. 


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