CRISPY BBQ TEMPEH CAESAR SALAD WRAPS

  • 8 oz tempeh, cut into slices
  • 1/4 cup bbq sauce
  • 2 tbsp olive oil
  • 1 cup cashews, soaked in water for 4 -5 hours
  • 1/2 cup water
  • 1 garlic clove
  • 1 tsp capers
  • 2 tbsp lemon juice
  • 1 tsp salt
  • 1/2 tsp black pepper
  • 5 cups chopped romaine lettuce
  • 5 cups chopped Lacinato kale
  • 1/2 red onion, sliced
  • 1/2 red pepper, sliced
  • 3 carrots, julienned
  • 5 large wraps

Cut the tempeh into 1/2 inch by 3 inch long strips. Place in a bowl, and coat with bbq sauce. Let sit for 30 minutes.
In a large frying pan, heat the olive oil on medium. Add the tempeh and fry until crispy. Remove and set to the side.
In a food processor or blender, add the cashews, water, garlic, capers, lemon juice, salt, and pepper. Puree until smooth. Add more water if you want the dressing thinner.
In a large bowl, toss the romaine lettuce and kale with half the dressing. Add more or less per your taste.
Prepare the wraps with 2 cups of salad in each, 4 - 5 pieces of tempeh, sliced onion, red pepper, and carrots.

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