Lemon Broiled Tempeh Pasta Salad

Another great recipe that I enjoyed on my last visit with my Aunt Laurel
Marinate the tempeh overnight, or for at least 4 hours

Lemon Broiled Tempeh

1 12 oz package organic tempeh, cut into bite size pieces
Juice from 2 lemons
2 Tbsp tamari
2 Tbsp toasted sesame seed oil
2 Tbsp untoasted sesame seed oil
red chili flakes to taste
black pepper to taste

Combine all of the ingredients and marinate overnight. Bake in a shallow dish at 400 for 30 minutes. Stir occasionally. Finish by broiling for the last 5 minutes.

Tempeh Pasta Salad

~Prepare marinated and baked tempeh

3 1/2 cups cooked spiral pasta
3 tomatoes, diced
3 celery ribs
1/2 cup fresh parsley, chopped
1/3 cup red onion, chopped
1/4 cup fresh oregano, chopped

~Toss Pasta with broiled tempeh and above ingredients

Dressing

1/3 cup olive oil
1/4 cup balsamic vinegar
3 Tbsp red wine vinegar
2 garlic cloves, minced
2 Tbsp tamari

~Combine all ingredients for dressing, whisk to emulsify ingredients. Taste to adjust any flavors.

Toss dressing with pasta. Chill for at least an hour.

~Enjoy