Whenever my husband (the secret chef) requests cajun night, I use my cajun spice mix. Tonight it’s tempeh with my clean version of dirty rice and a side of steamed spinach.
serves 3 to 4
Cajun Tempeh
1 package soy tempeh
2 tablespoons tamari
2 tablespoons agave
2 tablespoons sunflower oil
The Cajun Spice Mix *
Thinly slice the tempeh. Whisk the marinade ingredients together. Pour tempeh and marinade into a non-stick skillet and cook until bubbly and caramelized. There will be some marinade left in the pan. Spoon it on top of the tempeh and rice!
Not-That-Dirty Rice
1/2 red onion
1/2 green bell pepper
2 small ribs (or 1 big rib) of celery
1 cup uncooked rice
2 cups vegetable stock
1 teaspoon paprika
S and P
Sunflower oil
Dice the vegetables. Sauté in a drop of oil for a few minutes, until they start to soften. Add the rice and stir around. Add the stock, paprika, salt and pepper and cook until liquid is absorbed.
* The Cajun Spice Mix
1 tablespoon paprika
1 teaspoon Old Bay Seasoning
1 teaspoon thyme
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon garlic powder
1/4 teaspoon cayenne pepper
Steam a handful of spinach. Plate it up and enjoy!