Jerk Tempeh with Mango Chutney and Blanched Kale

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Recipe originally printed in the August '18 edition of Women's Lifestyle Magazine. Check it out here

Makes 2 meals

Mango Chutney 

1 large, ripe mango

Juice of 1 lime

½ tsp red pepper flakes

1 tsp freshly grated ginger

Instructions:

1.) Add all ingredients to a food processor or blender

2.) Pulse ingredients together until chunky, but not pureed

3.) Set in refrigerator until service

Jerk Seasoned Tempeh

2 Tbsp Coconut Sugar

½ tsp Onion Powder

½ tsp Garlic Powder

¼ - ½ tsp cayenne, to spice preference

¼ tsp red chili flake

½ tsp Smoked Paprika

½ tsp Allspice

½ tsp salt

¼ tsp black pepper

¾ tsp thyme

¾ tsp dried parsley

½ tsp cinnamon

1 8 Oz package Tempeh, cut into 8 triangles

Instructions:

1.) Add all ingredients to a mixing bowl and whisk to combine well

2.) Heat a generous amount of oil in a sauté pan and sear tempeh on both sides

3.) Coat tempeh on both sides with jerk seasoning mix  

Plating

6 Cups destemmed kale

Diced green onion

Instructions:

1.) Bring a large pot water to a boil. Once boiling, submerge kale for 3 minutes, until bright green and tender. Drain and divide between dinner plates.

2.) Place seasoned tempeh triangles on kale

3.) Garnish with mango chutney and green onion