Tossed Toasted Tempeh
- 2 Tbs. pine nuts for garnish
- 8 oz. tempeh, thinly sliced widthwise
- 3 Tbs. olive oil
- 8 oz. portobello mushrooms, stemmed, cleaned and thinly sliced
- 1 bunch (about 12 oz.) broccoli rabe, well-rinsed
- 1 Tbs. minced garlic
- 9 oz. fresh linguine, preferably lemon-black pepper flavored
- 1 Tbs. lemon juice
- Salt and freshly ground black pepper to taste
- 1/4 cup Parmesan cheese for garnish
- Heat large skillet over medium heat, and toast pine nuts for about 2 minutes, stirring constantly to avoid burning.
- Remove nuts from heat, and set aside.
- Heat a large saucepan of lightly salted water.
- Spray skillet lightly with nonstick cooking spray, and toast tempeh slices for 2 to 3 minutes, or until golden on each side.
- Remove from heat, and set aside.
- Heat 2 tablespoons oil in skillet, and saute portobello slices for 3 to 4 minutes, or until golden.
- Add broccoli rabe and garlic, and saute just until broccoli rabe leaves begin to wilt, for 3 to 5 minutes.
- Place fresh linguine into rapidly boiling water, and cook for 2 to 3 minutes, or until al dente.
- Drain, and place in a large serving bowl.
- Combine lemon juice and remaining 1 tablespoon olive oil, pour over linguine and toss to coat well.
- Add greens, mushrooms and tempeh strips, and toss all together with salt and pepper.
- Garnish with toasted pine nuts and Parmesan cheese, and serve.
nuts, olive oil, portobello mushrooms, broccoli rabe, garlic, fresh linguine, lemon juice, salt, parmesan cheese
Taken from www.vegetariantimes.com/recipe/tossed-toasted-tempeh/ (may not work)