Vegan Grilled Broccoli Caesar Salad with “Bacon Bits”

Ingredients

• The “Bacon”
• 250 g plain tempeh
• 3 Tbsp tamari
• 2 Tbsp Farm Boy™ Amber Maple Syrup
• 1 Tbsp Farm Boy™ Nutritional Yeast
• 2 tsp smoked paprika
• Caesar Dressing
• 1/4 cup Farm Boy™ Lemon Garlic Hummus
• 1/2 cup Farm Boy™ Lemon Garlic Dressing
• 1 Tbsp Farm Boy™ Dijon Mustard
• 2 Tbsp Farm Boy™ Nutritional Yeast
• 3 Tbsp Farm Boy™ Vegan Parmesan-Style Shredded Cheese Alternative
• 1⁄4 tsp freshly ground pepper
• The Broccoli
• 2 heads broccoli
• 2 Tbsp Farm Boy™ Canola Cooking Oil
• 1⁄2 tsp salt
• 1/4 cup Farm Boy™ Vegan Parmesan Style Shredded Cheese Alternative

Directions

1. For the bacon: Crumble the tempeh into a bowl and stir in the tamari, Farm Boy™ Amber Maple Syrup, Farm Boy™ Nutritional Yeast, and smoked paprika.
2. Heat a non-stick pan over medium heat and add 2 Tbsp Farm Boy™ Canola Cooking Oil.
3. Add the tempeh and cook, stirring occasionally, for 15-20 minutes. As the tempeh begins to brown, turn the heat to low so it doesn’t burn. Cook until the tempeh dries out slightly and is golden brown.
4. Cool and transfer to an airtight container. Store in the fridge.
5. For the dressing: Whisk together Farm Boy™ Lemon Garlic Hummus, Farm Boy™ Lemon Garlic Dressing, Farm Boy™ Dijon Mustard, Farm Boy™ Nutritional Yeast, Farm Boy™ Vegan Parmesan-Style Shredded Cheese, and black pepper until smooth and creamy. Chill until ready to use.
6. For the salad: Trim the broccoli and cut into long spears. Drizzle with Farm Boy™ Canola Cooking Oil and season with salt.
7. Preheat the barbecue (or indoor grill) to 400°F and lay the spears of broccoli on the grill. Cook for about 8-10 minutes, lightly charring the broccoli on all sides until tender crisp.
8. To assemble, place broccoli on a platter and drizzle with dressing.
9. Scatter “bacon bits” over the top and garnish with Farm Boy™ Vegan Parmesan-Style Shredded Cheese.
10. Serve and enjoy!