Spicy miso blt pasta salad

2 tsp tomato purée

1 tbsp maple syrup

3 tbsp soy sauce

1 garlic clove

300g silken tofu

1 avocado chopped

240g pasta

1 tsp chilli flakes

1 tbsp fresh parsley leaves finely chopped

1.5 tbsp white miso paste

1/2 tbsp olive oil

juice of 1/2 lime

1 tbsp fresh coriander leaves finely chopped

150g romaine lettuce shredded

250g cherry tomatoes halved

200g tempeh thinly sliced into small pieces i use plantpowerfoods

1 tsp smoked paprika

1 tsp maple syrup

1/2 red onion finely chopped

Step 1

Stir together all the ingredients for the tempeh “bacon” in a bowl. leave to marinate in the fridge for 1-2 hours.

Step 2

Preheat oven to 200°c. transfer the marinated tempeh to a lined baking tray and bake in the oven for 15 minutes, stirring halfway through.

Step 3

Cook the pasta according to packet instructions, then drain and rinse with cold water.

Step 4

Add all the ingredients for the spicy miso dressing to a blender and blend until smooth.

Step 5

Add the cooked pasta, tempeh “bacon”, lettuce, cherry tomatoes, red onion, avocado, fresh parsley and coriander to a large bowl. pour over the spicy miso dressing and stir to combine. enjoy!