I get by with a little bit assist from my associates.
John Lennon
This week I’m lastly excited to share with you a recipe that’s been on the ‘check roster’ for some time now. These substances have been making appearances collectively for years now in our home, however the previous few months have actually seen them come collectively in a tangible approach that I can now safely share.
Simply 4 (sure, solely FOUR!) substances blended collectively will provide you with the creamiest, tastiest, spiciest condiment so as to add to absolutely anything. Due to the cashew as soon as once more, this magnificence makes a terrific mayo substitute and works completely for drizzling on something heat – like tacos, fries, or these tasty tempeh + yam stuffed pitas. And the very best half? It’s completely oil free, and did I point out you solely want 4 substances?! Welcome to your new favorite kitchen sauce staple, one that can preserve for as much as every week if sealed in a clear jar within the fridge, and is really easy to have readily available once you really feel like making ready a fast + tasty meal. These tempeh + candy potato stuffed pita bread make for a brilliant hearty, protein loaded feast for these hungry winter days once you actually simply want one thing substantial.
On the real-life facet of issues, this week has been simply an superior one to this point. Considered one of my New 12 months’s resolutions was to make extra time for the particular ladies in my life, and with that I’m scripting this from the sofa of certainly one of my finest girlfriends, after an evening of scheming weekend girly getaways and methods to re-charge collectively within the metropolis (I left the household for Whistler on enterprise and determined to make an evening of it. In spite of everything, it seems they CAN fend for themselves!). In truth, this complete girl theme has been quite outstanding this week, as Monday was a catch-up date night time with one other very long time finest pal over dinner at Vij’s, adopted by luxurious foot massages. Tuesday I loved fancy girl lunch with my highest pal and enterprise associate (how fortunate am I), and within the night, attended an intimate trade occasion held in honour of Worldwide Ladies’s Day. Standing room solely. 75 superb ladies.
I’ve to be completely sincere and share that I don’t at all times really feel I’ve made the fitting choices after I select nights out instead of being with my household. I typically really feel like I ought to ‘be at residence’ – that by some means I’m both lacking one thing or they’ll be lacking me. I’ve at all times chosen household first, and it’s definitely not each week I’m out three nights in a row like this. However my children are older now, and it’s good to take the time for me, and to attach with great associates each outdated and new, one thing made even sweeter by watching a neighborhood come collectively round essential problems with our day. To maintain it heat and fuzzy, it actually simply feels good in all the fitting methods! Identical to your style buds would possibly after the primary chew of this scrumptious sauce 😉 You’ve. Been. Warned. Have an exquisite week my associates! XOX
2 tbsp olive oil
Salt to style
1/2 tsp chilli powder
1 tsp floor cumin
400 grams tempeh
1 cup chopped white onion
1 cup peeled and cubed yam
1 recent pita per serving, minimize in half
sliced ripe avocado
chopped inexperienced leaf lettuce
chopped recent tomato
black pepper
Cashew Chipotle Sauce:
2 cups complete cashews
1 1/3 cup water
5 tbsp lemon juice
1 tsp salt
3-4 chipotle peppers in Adobo sauce + a number of the sauce
First, chop and put together the veggies and tempeh. Warmth the primary tablespoon of oil in a fry pan and add the tempeh and spices. Prepare dinner for 5-7 minutes, till crispy on the perimeters. Take away from the pan and put aside. Add the second tablespoon of oil and add the onion and salt. Prepare dinner for 2-3 minutes. Add the yam and cook dinner an extra 5-7 minutes on medium warmth, till the spices are aromatic and the yam is tender. Combine within the cooked tempeh and stir till integrated. Because the yams are cooking, add the entire sauce substances to a high-powered blender and mix till creamy and easy. Style to regulate lemon juice and salt. I like to recommend beginning with fewer peppers – they’ve a kick to them and you may at all times add extra!
To serve, heat the pita halves below a broiler for a minute and open. Fill with recent lettuce, adopted by the tempeh combination. Prime with chopped tomatoes, black pepper, and drizzle with sauce (have additional for the desk too). Maintain leftover tempeh hash combination within the fridge for a fast weeknight dinner. Simply re-heat and serve over grains, steamed veggies, or pasta. And at all times, with the sauce! Get pleasure from!
