Kung Pao Vegetables

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5.0

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  • Prep Time

    20 mins

  • Cook Time

    20 mins

  • Total Time

    30 mins

  • Servings

    4 servings

  • Calories

    333 kcal

  • Course

    Main Course

  • Cuisine

    Asian, Chinese

Kung Pao Vegetables

These Kung Pao Veggies are loaded with flavor from fresh veggies, protein-packed tempeh, and a delicious homemade Kung Pao sauce. It's easy, delicious, and vegetarian and vegan friendly too!

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Ingredients

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  • 2 tablespoons tamari or soy sauce + 2 teaspoons additional, divided
  • 1 tablespoon mirin
  • 3 ½ teaspoons cornstarch divided
  • 8 oz tempeh cubed
  • 1 zucchini small, cut into thick half moons
  • 1 eggplant small, cubed
  • 1 red bell pepper cut into 1-inch pieces
  • 2 tablespoons balsamic vinegar
  • 2 teaspoons hoisin sauce
  • 2 teaspoons toasted sesame oil
  • 2 teaspoons white sugar (organic for vegan-friendly)
  • 2 tablespoons grapeseed oil or peanut oil
  • ¾ teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes add more or less to adjust the heat level
  • 3 green onions white and green parts separated, sliced
  • 2 cloves garlic minced
  • 1 teaspoon grated fresh ginger
  • ¼ cup unsalted dry-roasted peanuts
  • cooked rice or quinoa for serving
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Instructions

  1. Whisk together 2 tablespoons of tamari, mirin, and 1 ½ teaspoons of corn starch in a small bowl. Put the tempeh, zucchini, eggplant, and bell pepper in a large, shallow baking dish and pour the sauce mixture over them. Toss to coat and let the veggies marinate at room temperature for 10 minutes.
  2. While the veggies are marinating, whisk together the vinegar, hoisin sauce, sesame oil, sugar, and remaining tamari and cornstarch in a small bowl. Set aside.
  3. Heat a wok or large skillet over medium-high heat. Swirl to coat with grapeseed oil and add the red pepper flakes to the pan. Cook for about 30 seconds, stirring constantly, until the oil is fragrant and the pepper flakes are beginning to darken. Add the tempeh and veggie mixture to the wok and cook for about 5 minutes, or until the eggplant and zucchini is tender.
  4. Add the white parts of the green onion, garlic, and ginger to the wok and cook for 30 seconds. Pour the sauce into the wok and stir to coat, then add the peanuts and cook for another minute. Remove from heat. Serve over rice or quinoa and garnish with the remaining green onions.

Nutrition Information

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Calories 333kcal (17%) Carbohydrates 27g (9%) Protein 16g (32%) Fat 20g (31%) Saturated Fat 3g (15%) Polyunsaturated Fat 10g Monounsaturated Fat 6g Cholesterol 1mg (0%) Sodium 591mg (25%) Potassium 817mg (23%) Fiber 6g (24%) Sugar 12g (24%) Vitamin A 1257IU (25%) Vitamin C 51mg (57%) Calcium 103mg (10%) Iron 3mg (17%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 4servings

Amount Per Serving

Calories 333 kcal

% Daily Value*

Calories 333kcal 17%
Carbohydrates 27g 9%
Protein 16g 32%
Fat 20g 31%
Saturated Fat 3g 15%
Polyunsaturated Fat 10g 59%
Monounsaturated Fat 6g 30%
Cholesterol 1mg 0%
Sodium 591mg 25%
Potassium 817mg 17%
Fiber 6g 24%
Sugar 12g 24%
Vitamin A 1257IU 25%
Vitamin C 51mg 57%
Calcium 103mg 10%
Iron 3mg 17%

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

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