Vegetable Tempeh Stir-Fry (Printer-Friendly)

Nutty tempeh and crisp vegetables in savory Asian-inspired sauce, ready in 30 minutes.

# What You’ll Need:

→ Protein

01 - 8.8 oz tempeh, cut into 0.4 inch cubes

→ Vegetables

02 - 1 red bell pepper, sliced
03 - 1 yellow bell pepper, sliced
04 - 1 medium carrot, julienned
05 - 3.5 oz sugar snap peas, trimmed
06 - 3.5 oz broccoli florets
07 - 2 spring onions, sliced
08 - 2 cloves garlic, minced
09 - 0.75 inch piece fresh ginger, peeled and minced

→ Sauce

10 - 3 tablespoons soy sauce or tamari for gluten-free
11 - 2 tablespoons water
12 - 1 tablespoon rice vinegar
13 - 1 tablespoon maple syrup or agave nectar
14 - 1 teaspoon toasted sesame oil
15 - 1 teaspoon cornstarch

→ Cooking

16 - 2 tablespoons vegetable oil such as sunflower or canola

→ Garnish

17 - 1 tablespoon toasted sesame seeds
18 - Fresh coriander or cilantro leaves

# How to Make It:

01 - In a small mixing bowl, whisk together soy sauce, water, rice vinegar, maple syrup, sesame oil, and cornstarch until well combined. Set aside.
02 - Heat 1 tablespoon of vegetable oil in a large wok or skillet over medium-high heat. Add tempeh cubes and cook for 4 to 5 minutes, stirring occasionally, until golden on all sides. Transfer tempeh to a plate.
03 - Add remaining oil to the wok. Stir-fry garlic and ginger for 30 seconds until fragrant.
04 - Add bell peppers, carrot, sugar snap peas, and broccoli to the wok. Stir-fry for 4 to 5 minutes until vegetables are tender-crisp.
05 - Return tempeh to the wok. Stir the sauce, then pour over stir-fry. Toss until evenly coated and cook for 1 to 2 minutes until sauce thickens slightly.
06 - Remove from heat. Stir in spring onions and garnish with sesame seeds and coriander if desired. Serve hot with steamed rice or noodles.

# Expert Tips:

01 -
  • It comes together faster than ordering takeout, and tastes infinitely better.
  • The sauce coats everything in a way that makes even the simplest vegetables feel special.
  • Your kitchen will smell like a restaurant for a fraction of the cost.
02 -
  • Overcrowding the wok means steaming instead of stir-frying; work in batches if your pan is small, or use a very large skillet.
  • The sauce thickens as it cools, so pull everything off the heat while it still looks slightly glossy rather than thick.
03 -
  • Press your tempeh between paper towels for a few minutes before cubing; less moisture means better browning and crisping.
  • Keep all your prepped ingredients within arm's reach before the wok gets hot, because stir-frying waits for no one.
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