Tempeh Caesar

Photo: flickr user wonderyort

Ingredients

4 ounces soy tempeh

1 teaspoon soy sauce

2 garlic cloves pressed

1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice plus

1 teaspoon fresh lemon juice

cup pitted Greek or kalamata olives minced

1 tablespoon Dijon mustard

8 cups chopped or torn romaine lettuce

cup nonfat croutons

Salt to taste

Freshly-ground black pepper to taste

Preparation

Cut tempeh into small chunks. Steam over simmering water 10 minutes.

Lightly coat large nonstick skillet with cooking spray. Heat skillet over high heat, and add tempeh pieces. Cook over high heat until golden and crisp, 5 to 7 minutes. Drizzle soy sauce over tempeh, and cook 1 minute. Remove from heat, and let cool.

In small bowl, combine garlic, lemon juice, 1 tablespoon plus 1 teaspoon water, minced olives and Dijon mustard. Toss lettuce, croutons and tempeh in large bowl with dressing. Sprinkle with salt and freshly ground pepper, and serve.

This recipe yields 4 servings.

Comments: Penne pasta tossed with prepared tomato-basil sauce and chocolate sorbet for dessert make great accompaniments.

Description: "A good source of protein, tempeh is also easy to prepare. But it's crucial to steam it ahead of time to soften it."