Vegetable Tempeh Stir-Fry (Print Version)

Nutty tempeh and crisp vegetables in savory sauce, ready in 30 minutes.

# What You Need:

→ Protein

01 - 8 oz tempeh, cut into ½ 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 - ¾ 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

16 - 2 tbsp vegetable oil (e.g., sunflower or canola)

→ Garnish (optional)

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

# How To Make:

01 - In a small bowl, whisk together soy sauce, water, rice vinegar, maple syrup, sesame oil, and cornstarch until smooth. Set aside.
02 - Heat 1 tablespoon of vegetable oil in a large wok or skillet over medium-high heat. Add the tempeh cubes and cook for 4-5 minutes, stirring occasionally, until golden on all sides. Remove tempeh to a plate.
03 - Add the remaining oil to the wok. Stir-fry garlic and ginger for 30 seconds until fragrant.
04 - Add the bell peppers, carrot, sugar snap peas, and broccoli. Stir-fry for 4-5 minutes until vegetables are just tender but still crisp.
05 - Return tempeh to the wok. Give the sauce a quick stir, then pour it over the stir-fry. Toss everything together and cook for 1-2 minutes, until the sauce thickens slightly and evenly coats the tempeh and vegetables.
06 - Remove from heat. Stir in spring onions and garnish with sesame seeds and coriander if desired. Serve hot, with steamed rice or noodles if preferred.

# Expert Advice:

01 -
  • It comes together in under 30 minutes, making it perfect for those nights when you want real food but not the effort
  • The sauce strikes that perfect balance between savory and slightly sweet, coating everything without overwhelming the vegetables
02 -
  • Overcrowding the wok causes vegetables to steam instead of stir-fry, so work in batches if your pan is small
  • Let the tempeh develop a golden crust before stirring it too much, as that texture contrast is what makes it satisfying
03 -
  • Cut all vegetables into similar sizes so they cook evenly and finish at the same time
  • Let your wok get properly hot before adding oil, and let the oil heat before adding ingredients
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