Some people are shocked when I tell them I eat soy products.
The truth is, I don’t eat crappy soy products, but I do eat soy that has been traditionally prepared.
Like tempeh, that is fermented.
The fermentation process breaks down the soybeans proteins and fats, reduces anti-nutrients, and lowers the oligosaccharides that cause gas in many people, making it much gentler on the digestive system.
If you’re feeling adventurous and ready to dip your toes (and your tastebuds) into the world of soy, try this delicious recipe.
- 2 bunches of kale, washed
- Juice of 2 lemons
- 1 eight oz package of tempeh, cubed
- ⅓ cup organic coconut oil
- ⅓ cup organic olive oil
- ⅛ tsp. sea salt
- ⅓ cup dried cranberries
- ¼ Parmesan cheese, grated
- 1 avocado, diced
- Remove stems from kale and discard (or save stems to use in a stir fry or a soup).
- Rip kale leaves into bite-sized pieces.
- Put kale leaves into a large mixing bowl with lemon juice.
- Vigorously massage and squeeze kale until it releases liquid - about 5 to 7 minutes.
- Let the kale sit while you prepare the tempeh croutons.
- Heat coconut oil in a small saucepan on medium heat.
- Drop tempeh cubes into the oil and fry until browned on all sides.
- With a slotted spoon, pull the tempeh out of the oil, drain on paper towels, and season with sea salt.
- While the croutons are cooling, return to the kale and squeeze out ALL of the liquid that has been released.
- Discard the liquid.
- Add cranberries, parmesan cheese and oil to the kale salad and toss until well coated.
- Season with sea salt.
- Add diced avocado and toss.
- Top with Crispy Tempeh Croutons.
Andrea Beaman is an internationally renowned Holistic Health Coach, Natural Foods Chef, Speaker, Herbalist and best-selling author who helps people feel happier, healthier and in control of their health. She was named one of the top 100 Most Influential Health and Fitness Experts, is the recipient of the Natural Gourmet Institute’s Award for Excellence in Health-Supportive Education and a Health Leadership award from The Institute for Integrative Nutrition. Since 1999, Andrea has been teaching people how to harness their body’s own preventative and healing powers using food, herbal remedies and alternative medicine.
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