Game 9
BBQ Tempeh Tacos
Packers @ Titans
Pregame
The Pack starts the 2nd half of the season with the 1st of 3 games on the road in Tennessee. With a record of 4-4, the Packers still have an opportunity to make the playoffs and even be seeded high because the NFC doesn't have any standouts besides the Cowboys(it pains me to say this). A loss today will make a run very difficult.
The running game should get a boost as James Starks will be active for the first time in a month. Fill-in Don Jackson was deactivated to allow Starks to play. Clay Matthews will be out again after re-aggravating his hamstring injury in practice last week.
Recipe
BBQ Tempeh Tacos
by Debra Byczek
These BBQ tacos are a healthy alternative to traditional tacos. This recipe is inspired by Rip Esselysten in My Beef With Meat.
Ingredients:
8 oz package of organic tempeh
1 Tablespoon Tamari
8 oz barbecue sauce (I used Stubbs Spicy sauce)
Toppings: tomatoes, cabbage, cilantro, red onions, shredded carrots, and pineapple
Lettuce leaves
In a skillet on medium heat warm up the tempeh. Then turn the heat to low and add the Tamari and BBQ sauce and make sure all of the tempeh is coated. Continue to cook on low for about 5 minutes.
While the tempeh is cooking dice up all your toppings. Top the lettuce leaves with the tempeh and then garnish with toppings of your choice. (You can also use corn tortillas in place of the lettuce leaves). This is a quick, healthy recipe that everyone will enjoy.
BBQ sauce, Tamari, Organic Tempeh
Toppings: tomatoes, red onion, cilantro, pineapple, shredded purple cabbage & carrots
Lettuce leaves
Health Tip
Tempeh
Tempeh is a minimally processed and fermented form of the soybean. Isn't soy bad for you? This is what most people think when they hear the word soy. It's a myth. Soy is not bad for you if you eat non-GMO soy, preferably organic. The longest lived population on earth, the Okinawans, eat soy every day in various forms: edamame, tempeh, miso or tofu.
For all the great health benefits that soy has to offer, it is very high in protein and has more saturated fat than other beans. It is a complete protein and has an aboundance of vitamins and minerals. Enjoy it your meals in small amounts. 100 grams or about 3.5 ounces is a typical serving size.
This page gives a great summary of the health benefits.
Game Recap
Packers lose 47-25!
This game was over after the 1st 2 minutes. The Packers recover an onside kick to start the game and then go 3 and out. Then the Titans get Mike Daniels called for offsides on their 1st play and then DeMarco Murray runs for a 75 yard touchdown.
Just like last week, they start down by 7 at the start of the game and they just couldn't stop the Titans at all. 21-0 after 1 qtr and 35-16 after the 2nd is impossible to overcome if you can't stop the other team from scoring.
Injuries cannot be the excuse for the poor play of this team two weeks in a row.
This team has some serious internal motivation issues. Don't forget this team was the favorite to win the Super Bowl. Look for some serious changes to be made if this continues for another game or two.
Be well,
David
