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Easy Tempeh Stir-Fry

This easy tempeh stir-fry is healthier and more delicious than takeout – combining protein-rich tempeh with mixed veggies in a rich, savory brown stir-fry sauce. Enjoy it with rice or noodles for a satisfying vegan lunch or dinner in less than 30 minutes!

Prep Time
10 mins
Cook Time
10 mins
Total Time
28 mins
Servings: 4 -6
Calories: 255 kcal
Course: Lunch , Dinner
Cuisine: American

Ingredients

Stir Fry Sauce
  • 1 tablespoon of cornstarch
  • 2 tablespoons of water
  • 1 vegetable bullion cube
  • ¼ cup of boiling water
  • 3 tablespoons of soy sauce
  • 1-2 tablespoons of sugar or agave
  • 2 teaspoons of sesame oil
  • red pepper flakes, to taste
For the tempeh
  • 2 tablespoons of high heat oil, divided
  • 1 package of tempeh cut into bite size rectangles
  • 2 cups of broccoli florets
  • 1 red bell pepper, diced
  • 1 thin carrot, sliced
  • 2 teaspoons of minced ginger
  • 2 garlic cloves, minced
  • Sesame seeds, for garnish (optional)
  • sliced green onions, for garnish (optional)

Instructions

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  1. In a small bowl, mix together the cornstarch and water. Dissolve the bullion cube in the hot water and add it to the cornstarch mixture. Then add remaining ingredients and whisk until fully mixed and set aside.
  2. Add one tablespoon of oil to a large pan and heat over medium-high heat.
  3. Add tempeh and cook for 3 to 5 minutes or until browning. Remove the cooked tempeh from pan and set aside.
  4. In the same pan, at medium heat, add one tablespoon of oil and add the broccoli, pepper, and carrots. Cook for 5 minutes stirring regularly to prevent burning. Add minced ginger and garlic and cook for 2 to 3 minutes or until fragrant and cooked.
  5. Add tempeh back into the pan and add the stir fry sauce. Mix well to coat the tempeh and veggies with the sauce.
  6. Cook for 5 minutes stirring occasionally. Add a splash of water if it gets too dry.

Notes

  • Serve with rice or noodles of your choice and sprinkle the garnish of your choice.
  • Serve with rice or noodles of your choice and sprinkle the garnish of your choice.
  • Speed hack: Most grocery stores sell pre-mixed stir-fry vegetable packs with various ingredients included.
  • Speed hack: Most grocery stores sell pre-mixed stir-fry vegetable packs with various ingredients included.
  • Leave the tempeh alone: Moving it around too much in the pan won't brown it or achieve a proper sear.
  • Leave the tempeh alone: Moving it around too much in the pan won't brown it or achieve a proper sear.
  • Tweak the sauce: All the ingredients in the easy stir-fry sauce can be adjusted. I.e., more or less soy, sweetener, red pepper flakes, etc. Start with a little less of each than called for an increase to taste at the end.
  • Tweak the sauce: All the ingredients in the easy stir-fry sauce can be adjusted. I.e., more or less soy, sweetener, red pepper flakes, etc. Start with a little less of each than called for an increase to taste at the end.
  • To adjust the sauce consistency: For a thinner sauce, add more broth/water. For a thicker one, add more cornstarch slurry.
  • To adjust the sauce consistency: For a thinner sauce, add more broth/water. For a thicker one, add more cornstarch slurry.

Nutrition Information

Calories 255kcal (13%) Carbohydrates 18g (6%) Protein 14g (28%) Fat 16g (25%) Saturated Fat 2g (10%) Polyunsaturated Fat 4g Monounsaturated Fat 8g Sodium 961mg (40%) Potassium 551mg (16%) Fiber 3g (12%) Sugar 6g (12%) Vitamin A 3302IU (66%) Vitamin C 81mg (90%) Calcium 104mg (10%) Iron 3mg (17%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 4-6

Amount Per Serving

Calories 255

% Daily Value*

Calories 255kcal 13%
Carbohydrates 18g 6%
Protein 14g 28%
Fat 16g 25%
Saturated Fat 2g 10%
Polyunsaturated Fat 4g 24%
Monounsaturated Fat 8g 40%
Sodium 961mg 40%
Potassium 551mg 12%
Fiber 3g 12%
Sugar 6g 12%
Vitamin A 3302IU 66%
Vitamin C 81mg 90%
Calcium 104mg 10%
Iron 3mg 17%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.