Wilted Arugula with Braised Tempeh, Mango and Red Onion
- 8-oz. pkg. tempeh
- 1/4 cup shoyu or soy sauce
- 1 Tbs. plus 1 tsp. maple syrup
- 4 Tbs. fresh lime juice
- 4 whole cloves garlic plus 1 clove minced garlic
- 4 slices fresh ginger
- 1 small red onion, finely chopped ( 3/4 cup)
- 1/2 tsp. prepared mustard
- 2 tsp. minced jalapeno pepper
- 2 Tbs. plus 1 tsp. vegetable oil
- 3 bunches fresh arugula
- 1 ripe medium mango, peeled and sliced
- Cut tempeh into 12 even strips.
- In large saucepan, combine 2 cups water, shoyu, 1 tablespoon maple syrup, 2 tablespoons lime juice, whole garlic cloves and ginger slices.
- Bring to a boil over high heat.
- Add tempeh, lower heat and simmer, uncovered, 15 minutes.
- Remove tempeh from liquid and set aside.
- Add chopped onion to liquid and cook 1 minute.
- Remove with slotted spoon and place in small bowl.
- Discard garlic and ginger.
- Drizzle 1 tablespoon lime juice over onion, toss to coat and set aside.
- In small bowl, whisk together remaining 1 tablespoon lime juice, 1 teaspoon maple syrup, mustard, minced garlic, jalapeno, and 2 tablespoons oil.
- Set dressing aside.
- Remove long stems from arugula, wash and dry leaves well, and place in metal bowl.
- Peel and slice mango into 3/4-inch slices; set aside in separate dish.
- In medium nonstick skillet, heat remaining 1 teaspoon oil over medium-high heat.
- Add tempeh and cook until browned, about 2 minutes on each side.
- Toss arugula with dressing to coat.
- Place bowl over pot of simmering water to make a double boiler.
- Toss greens over the heat until they warm and just begin to wilt, about 2 minutes.
- Divide arugula onto plates and arrange mango and tempeh over greens.
- Sprinkle with reserved chopped onion and serve.
shoyu, maple syrup, lime juice, garlic, ginger, red onion, mustard, jalapeno pepper, vegetable oil, arugula, mango
Taken from www.vegetariantimes.com/recipe/wilted-arugula-with-braised-tempeh-mango-and-red-onion/ (may not work)