Vegetable Tempeh Stir-Fry (Printer-friendly)

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

# Required Ingredients:

→ Protein

01 - 8 oz tempeh, cut into 1/2 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 - 3/4 inch piece fresh ginger, peeled and minced

→ Sauce

10 - 3 tbsp soy sauce (use tamari for gluten-free)
11 - 2 tbsp water
12 - 1 tbsp rice vinegar
13 - 1 tbsp maple syrup or agave nectar
14 - 1 tsp toasted sesame oil
15 - 1 tsp cornstarch

→ Cooking Oil

16 - 2 tbsp vegetable oil (sunflower or canola)

→ Garnish

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

# How-To Steps:

01 - Whisk together soy sauce, water, rice vinegar, maple syrup, sesame oil, and cornstarch in a small bowl until smooth. Set aside.
02 - Heat 1 tablespoon vegetable oil in a large wok or skillet over medium-high heat. Add tempeh cubes and cook for 4-5 minutes, stirring occasionally, until golden brown on all sides. Transfer to a plate and set aside.
03 - Add remaining oil to the wok. Stir-fry garlic and ginger for 30 seconds until fragrant, being careful not to burn.
04 - Add bell peppers, carrot, sugar snap peas, and broccoli. Stir-fry for 4-5 minutes until vegetables are tender-crisp.
05 - Return tempeh to the wok. Stir sauce mixture again and pour over stir-fry. Toss everything together and cook for 1-2 minutes until sauce thickens and evenly coats all ingredients.
06 - Remove from heat. Stir in spring onions and garnish with sesame seeds and coriander if desired. Serve immediately with steamed rice or noodles.

# Expert Suggestions:

01 -
  • The sauce comes together in seconds but tastes like something from a restaurant
  • Tempeh gets these gorgeous crispy edges while staying tender inside
02 -
  • Crowding the pan steams instead of stir-fries, so use your largest wok
  • The sauce thickens quickly once it hits the hot pan
03 -
  • Preheat your wok until it's properly hot before adding oil
  • Keep everything moving once you start cooking
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