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Chef Wendell: Broccoli & Cashews

INDIANAPOLIS (WISH) — Harvard University asserts a plant-based diet is healthiest for a full, happy and disease-free life. But you knew that already. Here is a vitamin-pill-on-a-plate recipe that will please the whole family while supplying them essential vitamins and minerals.

  • ‘Real” Food activates your inner intelligence.
  • Food contains information your cells need.
  • Quality trumps quantity. Your body is your buddy.
  • Your body is constantly rebuilding itself. (every 365 days)
  • Explore “clean” plant-based protein-tempeh, seitan, Quorn, quinoa, hemp, chia.
  • Tempeh’s protein and fiber can help prevent high blood sugar levels by keeping blood sugar levels under control.
  • Tempeh is excellent for diabetics who have problems with animal protein.
  • Eat more fresh deeply-colored vegetables and fruits.
  • Go for variety. Try something new. Eat the raw as often as possible.
  • A diet rich in vegetables and fruits: Lowers blood pressure; reduced risk of heart disease, stroke, and some cancers.
  • Lowers risk of eye and digestive problems.

 1st segment: All about veggies and why we should eat more of them, prepping for the entrée in second segment. What is tempeh?

2nd segment: Finishing the entrée. Continued discussion regarding the health creating benefits of eating more from the garden, not a factory. What is tempeh?Asian Barbeque Tempeh with rainbow of vegetables and cashews

Tempeh is high-protein fermented soybean cake. Tempeh is more easily digested than tofu and does not have a specific taste, but like tofu, will take on the taste of the dish it is used in.BBQ sauce:

4 tsp. Hoisin sauce

2 ½ tsp. rice wine vinegar

1 tsp. wheat free tamari

1 tsp. corn starch

Veggies and protein:

1 tbs. toasted sesame oil

Hot pepper flakes

4 garlic cloves

1-1/2 tbs. grated fresh ginger root

1 (8 oz.) pkg. tempeh, cut into half-inch cubes

1 pound of assorted colorful vegetables, cut into equal size pieces

Green onions

1/3 cup unsalted cashew pieces

Chia seed garnishRemember to:

  • Wash then cut the veggies and tempeh into 1 inch equal pieces.
  • Whisk together the hoisin, 2 1/2 tsp. rice wine vinegar, soy sauce, cornstarch and ½ cup water in a small bowl and set aside.
  • Heat skillet or wok over medium heat; add sesame oil, tempeh cubes, ginger, chili flakes, and garlic. Lightly brown the tempeh cubes. Turn frequently. Stir-fry for 3 minutes.
  • Add veggies and “remixed” hoisin sauce to the pan and simmer 2-3 minutes. Stir frequently to coat. Turn off heat. (Don’t overcook. There should still be a crunch to the veggies.)
  • Plate and serve topped with cashews, Chia seed, chopped green onions.
  • Over a bed of brown rice or quinoa.

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