This easy Tempeh Stir Fry recipe uses a block of protein-packed tempeh along with some fresh vegetables to make a nutrient-dense dinner. Make this healthy and flavorful dish a part of your weekly meal plan to please the whole family!
Add oil and tempeh to a pan and cook on medium for about 2-3 mins/side until browned. (see notes for steaming and oil-free cooking)
While tempeh is cooking add all the sauce ingredients to a blender and blend until smooth.
When the tempeh is browned, add a few TB of the sauce to the pan to cover the tempeh. Remove tempeh from the pan and set aside.
Add vegetables to the pan along with about ¼ cup of water, cover and cook for about 5 minutes or until the veggies are done to your liking. Add more water if needed.
Remove lit and add tempeh back to the pan with the veggies. Pour the rest of the sauce over the stir fry, stir, and cook for a few minutes to incorporate flavors.
Optional: serve over rice, quinoa, or noodles
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Notes
Steaming: If you are extra sensitive to the bitterness of tempeh, I do recommend you steam it for 10 minutes first. Oil-Free: If you’re not using oil, steam the tempeh for 10 minutes then add the tempeh to a bowl and coat in the sauce while the veggies cook.Marinating: You can marinate the tempeh for an hour after slicing it (up to overnight) if you would like to give it more flavor but it’s not necessary for this recipe. See my Tempeh Marinade recipe for more info.Veggie Options: Feel free to use any veggies you prefer so long as it comes out to about 4 cups. You can substitute 4 cups of frozen veggies for fresh veggies