My apologies for the long hiatus I took in posting!
I generally eat pretty darn healthy, but I am currently on a twelve week clean, clean, clean eating and fitness program to get my bod into prime bathing suit condition so for those of you in a similar boat, stay tuned for some clean, low-carb, high protein vegan eats!
This recipe caters to my lettuce wrap obsession and a serious craving for tempeh bacon.
BLT Lettuce Wraps with Macadamia Mayo
Ingredients:
- 1 head of organic romaine lettuce, leaves seperated
- 3 or 4 ripe organic roma tomatoes, sliced
- 1 package of tempeh bacon, prepared according to package directions, cooled and crumbled
- 1 cup raw macadamia nuts
- 1 clove garlic
- 1 tbsp freshly squeezed lemon juice
- 1/2 cup filtered water
- S&P
To make the mayo, combine the macadamia nuts, garlic, lemon juice and water in a high speed blender (I use my VitaMix but the Magic Bullet works great too) and blend on high until the mixture is perfectly smooth and creamy. If it is really thick, add a little more water. It will thicken up a bit if you refrigerate it for an hour or so. Season the mayo with salt. You could add a little smoked paprika or other herbs right about now too, if your heart desires :)
To assemble, spread some mayo onto each romaine leaf, top with slices of tomato and sprinkle on some crumbled tempeh bacon. A little diced avocado wouldn't hurt either! Season the wraps with a grind of fresh pepper and NOSH!
XOXO
Vivacious Vegan
