Sunny Tempeh Spread

With bright colors and a fresh, rich taste, this delicious spread works great as a dip for tortilla chips or on sandwiches. Pack it for a picnic -- whether in the park or in your living room.

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Ingredients

Serves 8

2 8-ounce packages of tempeh
1/2 cup vegan mayonnaise
1-1/2 tablespoons yellow mustard
2 teaspoons turmeric
1/2 teaspoon salt
3 cloves garlic, pressed
3/4 cup nutritional yeast
3 stalks celery, diced
3 carrots, grated
1/2 bunch cilantro, chopped
2 scallions, chopped
2 pickles, chopped

Directions:
1. Steam the tempeh for 20 minutes in your vegetable steamer or a small pan. Set aside to cool.

2. Combine the mayonnaise with mustard, turmeric, salt, garlic, and nutritional yeast.

3. Crumble the tempeh and add to above mixture.

4. Mix in the remaining vegetables, chill, and enjoy in sandwiches or as a dip with chips or veggies.

Notes:
- Tempeh is a traditional Asian food made from soybeans. You can find tempeh at Whole Foods, Trader Joe's, or anywhere natural foods are sold.
- You might try Follow Your Heart's Vegenaise, or even whip up some at home.
- Nutritional yeast is a tasty, cheesy-tasting yeast (nothing at all like brewer's yeast) available at health-food stores.

Closely adapted from a recipe by Rae Sikora, Plant Peace Daily.

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