30-Minute Tempeh Stir-Fry

Name: 30-Minute Tempeh Stir-Fry
Prep time: 20 min
Cook time: 10 min
Total time: 30 min
Yield: 4 (Servings)
Ingredients: 3-4 tsp Chili garlic sauce; 4 Tbsp salted creamy peanut butter; 4 tsp sesame oil; 1/3 cup Coconut aminos; 4 tsp lime juice; 3 tsp freshly grated ginger; 1 tsp maple syrup; 3-4 Tbsp water; 8 ounces tempeh; 4 tsp sesame oil; 2/3 cup chopped green onion; 4 cups mixed chopped vegetables; 4 tsp Coconut aminos; 3 cups leftover cooked quinoa,* brown rice,* or uncooked cauliflower rice*

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Prep Time
20 mins
Cook Time
20 mins
Total Time
30 mins
Servings
4 (Servings)
Calories
526 kcal
Course
Main Course
Cuisine
Chinese, Vegan

30-Minute Tempeh Stir-Fry

Valerie Marks

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A hearty tempeh stir fry with BIG flavor! Just 30 minutes to prepare this weeknight dinner to use up leftover vegetables and please a crowd!

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Ingredients

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GLAZE

3-4 tsp Chili garlic sauce (adjust to preferred spice level)
4 Tbsp salted creamy peanut butter (or almond, cashew, or sunflower butter)
4 tsp sesame oil (if avoiding oil, sub water)
1/3 cup Coconut aminos (or sub slightly lesser amount of tamari to taste as it can be more pungent in flavor)
4 tsp lime juice
3 tsp freshly grated ginger (or sub 1/2 tsp ground ginger)
1 tsp maple syrup (plus more to taste)
3-4 Tbsp water

TEMPEH

8 ounces tempeh (chopped into large, bite-size squares // if GF, ensure gluten-free friendly)

THE REST

4 tsp sesame oil (or sub double this amount in water)
2/3 cup chopped green onion
4 cups mixed chopped vegetables (we used red bell pepper, broccoli, carrots & kale)
4 tsp Coconut aminos (or tamari)
3 cups leftover cooked quinoa,* brown rice,* or uncooked cauliflower rice*

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Instructions

Prepare glaze by adding chili garlic sauce, peanut butter, sesame oil, coconut aminos (or tamari), lime juice, fresh ginger, and maple syrup to a small mixing bowl. Whisk to combine.
Add water until a thin, pourable sauce is formed. Taste and adjust flavor as needed, adding more chili garlic sauce for heat, maple syrup for sweetness, lime juice for acidity, or coconut aminos for saltiness. Don't be shy — you want this quite flavorful.
Add the chopped tempeh to the glaze and toss to coat. Then cover and refrigerate for 15 minutes (or cover and refrigerate up to 24-48 hours). Prep your other vegetables and toppings at this time.
Heat a large rimmed cast iron or metal skillet over medium heat. Once hot, spoon in the tempeh, reserving most of the glaze in the bowl (set aside for later). Sauté for 3-4 minutes, turning on each side until browned. Then remove from pan and set aside.
To the still-hot skillet add sesame oil, green onion, and mixed vegetables (if adding greens, wait to add until step 6). Season with a bit of coconut aminos (or tamari) and stir to coat. Cover to cook and steam the vegetables, stirring occasionally until slightly golden brown and tender (about 4-5 minutes). If they stick to the pan, add 1-2 tsp of water to loosen.
Once the vegetables are nearly done, add your greens and grains and sauté for 3-4 minutes or until warmed through and slightly browned. Then add in the cooked tempeh and the rest of the glaze and stir to coat. Cook for another 1-2 minutes, or until everything is hot and well incorporated.
Store leftovers covered in the refrigerator up to 4-5 days. If freezing, store in the freezer up to 1 month. Let thaw before reheating in a hot skillet with a little sesame oil.

Notes

*How to cook cauliflower rice, brown rice, and white rice.

Nutrition Information

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Serving 1servings Calories 526 (26%) Carbohydrates 53.6g (18%) Protein 22.8g (46%) Fat 26.3g (40%) Saturated Fat 4.2g (21%) Sodium 636mg (27%) Fiber 9.9g (40%) Sugar 14g (28%)