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| General Category : Main Course |
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| Food Group : Vegetables |
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| When I was in Spain recently, I travelled to Valencia, birthplace of paella, a festive dish served on Sundays and holidays. It was interesting to see the different methods and ingredients that went into the preparation – rice, beans, potatoes, pasta, as well as seafood and meat. In this version, I have added oven-roasted tempeh, a delicious protein-rich soy food. |
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Ingredients
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¼ cup (50 mL) extra-virgin olive oil |
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2 onions, peeled and thinly sliced |
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4 cloves garlic, minced |
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1 each red and yellow pepper, thinly sliced |
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4 celery stalks, thinly sliced |
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2 large tomatoes, cut into wedges |
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1 can 6 oz (170 g) artichoke hearts, drained and sliced |
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2 tsp (10 mL) sea or table salt |
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½ cup (125 mL) pitted olives, thinly sliced |
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3 tbsp (45 mL) olive liquid |
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¾ cup (175 mL) *arame, soaked in 1 cup (250 mL) cold water for 5 minutes, drained (optional) |
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2 tbsp (30 mL) capers |
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2 tbsp (30 mL) caper liquid |
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1 tsp (5 mL) chili powder |
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1 tsp (5 mL) hot sauce |
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1 tsp (5 mL) black pepper |
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1lb (500 g) baked tempeh (recipe follows) |
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Cooked rice or pasta |
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Preparation
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Heat oil in wok or large, deep skillet set over medium heat. Add onions and garlic. Cook for 5 minutes or until softened. Add peppers and celery. Cook for 5 minutes. Stir in tomatoes, 1 tsp (5 mL) of the salt, and artichoke hearts. Cover and cook for 5 minutes, stirring often. Stir in olives, olive juice, arame (if using), capers, caper juice, chili powder, hot sauce, pepper and remaining 1 tsp (5 mL) salt. Add in baked tempeh. Simmer uncovered for 15 minutes. Serve over rice or pasta. Makes 8 servings.
Tip: *Arame is a mild-flavoured, thinly sliced sea vegetable. It is sold in a dried form that resembles black angel hair pasta. Available from health food stores.
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Nutritional information
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Per serving without arame: 376 cal (48% from fat), 21 g fat, 31 g carb, 20 g protein, 4 g fibre, 1,490 mg sodium. Excellent source vit A, C, niacin, folate, iron.
High-fibre. Meatless. Can be made at least 8 hrs ahead. |
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Calories : 376
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