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Tempeh Stir-Fry

Tempeh Stir-Fry

A flavorful stir-fry recipe using opened refrigerated tempeh.

Prep time:
15 minutes
Cook time:
15 minutes
Servings:
2

Ingredients

  • 1 cup opened refrigerated tempeh, cut into cubes
  • 2 tablespoons vegetable oil
  • 1 bell pepper, sliced
  • 1 carrot, sliced
  • 1/2 cup broccoli florets
  • 2 cloves garlic, minced
  • 2 tablespoons soy sauce
  • 1 tablespoon hoisin sauce
  • 1 teaspoon sesame oil
  • 1/4 cup water
  • 1 tablespoon cornstarch
  • Cooked rice or noodles, for serving

Instructions

  1. In a large pan or wok, heat the vegetable oil over medium heat.
  2. Add the tempeh cubes and cook until lightly browned, about 5 minutes.
  3. Add the bell pepper, carrot, broccoli, and minced garlic to the pan. Stir-fry for another 3-4 minutes, until the vegetables are tender-crisp.
  4. In a small bowl, whisk together the soy sauce, hoisin sauce, sesame oil, water, and cornstarch.
  5. Pour the sauce over the tempeh and vegetables in the pan. Stir well to coat everything evenly.
  6. Continue cooking for another 2-3 minutes, until the sauce has thickened and everything is heated through.
  7. Serve the tempeh stir-fry over cooked rice or noodles.
  8. Enjoy!
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⚠️Difficulty level: medium

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