Moroccan Spice-Crusted Tempeh with Couscous

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Moroccan Spice-Crusted Tempeh with Couscous 01-JUN-99

p. 28

4 servings—Dairy-free

 

An exotic spice crust is a great way to dress up

tempeh. When preparing couscous for the salad, you

will achieve the fluffiest texture if you plump it in

hot–not boiling–water.

 

Couscous

1 cup quick-cooking couscous

2 Tbs. currants

3/4 tsp. salt

1/4 cup fresh lemon juice

2 Tbs. extra-virgin olive oil

1 medium tomato, seeded and diced

1 bunch scallions, chopped ( 1/2 cup)

1/3 cup chopped fresh mint

8-oz. pkg. three-grain tempeh

1 1/2 tsp. paprika

1 tsp. ground cumin

1/2 tsp. ground ginger

1/4 tsp. ground cinnamon

3/4 tsp. coarse salt

1/4 tsp. freshly ground black pepper

1 Tbs. honey or pure maple syrup

1 1/2 tsp. fresh lemon juice

1 tsp. olive oil

Fresh mint sprigs for garnish

Couscous Salad: In medium bowl, combine couscous, 1

1/2 cups hot (not boiling) water, currants and 1/2

teaspoon salt. Let stand until couscous is tender and

water is absorbed, 20 to 30 minutes. Fluff with fork.

 

In medium bowl, whisk together lemon juice, oil,

remaining 1/4 teaspoon salt and pepper to taste. Add

couscous, tomato, scallions and mint; toss gently to

mix. Taste and adjust seasonings.

 

Prepare a hot charcoal fire or preheat gas grill on

high.

 

Heat 2 inches of water to boiling in large, wide

saucepan over high heat. Place tempeh in steamer

basket in saucepan, cover and steam for 10 minutes.

 

Meanwhile, in small bowl, mix paprika, cumin, ginger,

cinnamon, salt, pepper, honey, lemon juice and oil.

Transfer tempeh to shallow dish or plate. Coat both

sides evenly with spice mixture.

 

Lightly oil grill. Place tempeh on grill and cook

until nicely browned and crusty, 2 to 4 minutes per

side.

 

Divide couscous salad among serving plates, mounding

mixture slightly. Cut grilled tempeh into thin slices

and fan over couscous salad. Garnish with mint sprigs

and serve right away.

 

PER serving: 384 CAL; 17 G PROT; 13 TOTAL FAT (2 SAT.

FAT); 54 G CARB.; CHOL; 815 MG SOD.;

 

 

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