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    May 24, 2023 by Liz Douglas

    Creamy Avocado BLT Pasta Salad with Tempeh Bacon

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    Creamy Avocado BLT Pasta Salad with Tempeh Bacon

    Quick, easy & filling - this pasta salad is a transformation of your favourite avocado and bacon sandwich! Ready in just 20 minutes it's creamy, fresh and punchy, with lots of contrasting crunchy and silky textures. Plus, as a bonus, it's vegan friendly!
    Course Salad
    Cuisine Australian
    Prep Time 25 minutes minutes
    Cook Time 15 minutes minutes
    Total Time 40 minutes minutes
    Servings 6 people
    Calories 716kcal
    Cost $16

    Equipment

    • Blender

    Ingredients

    Pasta

    • 400 g bow pasta or pasta shape of choice

    Avocado dressing

    • 1 avocado large, ripe, pit removed
    • 80 g fresh baby spinach washed
    • 1/2 bunch fresh dill
    • 1/4 cup natural yoghurt plant-based
    • 1/4 cup mayonnaise plant-based
    • 1 lemon juiced
    • 1 garlic clove peeled
    • 1/2 tsp onion powder
    • 1 tsp salt
    • 1/4 tsp cracked pepper

    Tempeh bacon

    • 300 g tempeh
    • 1/4 cup soy sauce
    • 2 tbsp maple syrup
    • 1/2 tbsp olive oil extra virgin
    • 1/2 tbsp smoked paprika

    Crunchy chickpeas

    • 800 g canned chickpeas drained and rinsed
    • 1/2 tbsp olive oil extra virgin
    • 1 tsp salt
    • 1 tsp cumin
    • 1 tsp turmeric
    • 1/2 tsp smoked paprika

    Other add-ins

    • 250 g cherry tomatoes halved
    • 1/2 red onion finely sliced
    • 1/2 bunch fresh dill finely chopped

    Instructions

    • Cook pasta to packet instructions and allow to cool completely.
    • *Note - you can use either an oven or air fryer for this recipe. If using an oven, preheat it to 200C/400F.

    Tempeh bacon

    • Slice block of tempeh in half, then into thin strips approximately 0.5cm or 1/4 inch wide.
    • Combine all remaining tempeh bacon ingredients in a medium size bowl to make a marinade. Taste and adjust flavor as needed. It should be salty, smoky, and sweet (the sweetness may seem excessive but it's needed to balance the natural bitterness of the tempeh).
    • Add tempeh to the marinade bowl and massage with your hands. Leave to soak for 10-15 minutes.

    Crunchy chickpeas

    • Combine drained and rinsed chickpeas with all other ingredients in a bowl and mix well.
    • If using an air fryer, add the tempeh bacon to one half of the basket and the chickpeas to the other. Air fry for 15-20 minutes at 200C/400F, shaking half way through so they crisp evenly.
    • If using an oven, transfer tempeh pieces using tongs onto a lined baking sheet in a single layer. Keep the remaining marinade. Place chickpeas onto another lined baking tray in a single layer.
    • Bake tempeh for 10 minutes, then remove from the oven, flip, and brush generously with reserved marinade. Shake the tray of chickpeas so they cook evenly. Bake for a further 10 minutes, or until both the chickpeas and the tempeh are looking crispy.

    Avocado dressing

    • Combine all dressing ingredients in a blender and blitz until smooth.

    Combine and serve

    • Place the pasta and dressing in a very large bowl and mix until coated. Gently toss through the add-ins of cherry tomatoes, red onion, and dill. Then lastly, top with the chickpeas and tempeh bacon to serve.

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    Nutrition

    Calories: 716kcal | Carbohydrates: 99g | Protein: 30g | Fat: 24g | Saturated Fat: 4g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 9g | Monounsaturated Fat: 9g | Trans Fat: 0.02g | Cholesterol: 5mg | Sodium: 1780mg | Potassium: 1041mg | Fiber: 13g | Sugar: 9g | Vitamin A: 1930IU | Vitamin C: 27mg | Calcium: 179mg | Iron: 6mg

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    1. Janet k. says

      August 08, 2023 at 11:18 pm

      5 stars
      Nailed it, so satisfying.

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