This tempeh and veggie stir-fry hits the spot when you're craving an delicious blend of flavors and textures! Hearty, protein-rich tempeh combined with fresh and crisp seasonal vegetables creates a match made in stir-fry heaven!
Seasonal Indonesian-Inspired Tempeh and Veggie Stir-Fry [Vegan]
Calories
360
Serves
4
Ingredients
For the Stir-Fry Sauce:
- 1 tablespoon toasted sesame oil
- 1 small hot chili pepper, minced
- 3 tablespoons fruit-sweetened ketchup
- 3 tablespoons naturally-brewed tamari (reduced-sodium or regular)
- 2 tablespoons coconut palm sugar or turbinado sugar
- 1 tablespoon apple cider vinegar or lime juice
- 1 teaspoon grated fresh gingerroot
- 3/4 cup vegetable broth
For the Stir-Fry:
- 1 1/2 tablespoons avocado oil or coconut oil
- 8 ounces tempeh, cut into 1-inch pieces
- 1 small red onion, large dice
- 4 cups fresh seasonal veggies or veggie mixture, such as broccoli florets
- 2 large or 3 medium red, orange and/or yellow bell peppers, seeded, julienned
- 3 large garlic cloves, minced
- 3 scallions, cut into 1 1/2-inch pieces on the diagonal
- 1/4 cup dry-roasted peanuts
- Fresh cilantro leaves for garnish
Preparation
For the Stir-Fry Sauce:
- Fully heat the sesame oil in a large saucepan over medium heat.
- Add the hot pepper and sauté until fragrant, about 1 minute.
- Add the ketchup, tamari, sugar, vinegar, ginger, and broth and reduce sauce mixture to slightly thicken, about 12 to 15 minutes. Set aside. (Note: This stir-fry sauce can be made in advance and chilled.)
For the Stir-Fry:
- Fully heat the avocado oil in a wok over high heat. Add the tempeh and onion and stir-fry until the tempeh is golden brown, about 3 minutes.
- Add the seasonal veggies (such as broccoli), bell peppers, and garlic and stir-fry until the vegetables are heated through, about 2 minutes. Add the sauce mixture, scallions, and peanuts and stir-fry until the vegetables are crisp-tender, about 2 minutes.
- Transfer the stir-fry to a large bowl—or serve directly from the wok. Generously garnish with cilantro. Enjoy as is or with cooked brown rice.
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Asian Sauce Recipes
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Tempeh
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