Spicy Asparagus-Tempeh Stir-Fry
Spicy Asparagus-Tempeh Stir-Fry might be just the main course you are searching for. One serving contains 367 calories, 17g of protein, and 14g of fat. This recipe serves 4. This recipe covers 21% of your daily requirements of vitamins and minerals. It is a good option if you're following a gluten free and vegan diet. Head to the store and pick up vegetable broth, soy sauce, shiitake mushrooms, and a few other things to make it today. To use up the cornstarch you could follow this main course with the Chocolate Cornstarch Pudding as a dessert.
Instructions
Snap off tough ends of asparagus.
Cut spears diagonally into 2-inch pieces. Set aside.
Combine vegetable broth, soy sauce, and cornstarch in a small bowl; stir with a whisk until smooth. Set aside.
Heat 1 tablespoon sesame oil in a large nonstick skillet over medium-high heat.
Add tempeh, and stir-fry 4 to 5 minutes or until golden.
Remove tempeh from pan; set aside.
Heat remaining 1 tablespoon sesame oil in same pan.
Add garlic, red pepper, asparagus, and mushrooms to pan, and stir-fry 3 minutes or until asparagus is crisp-tender.
Add broth mixture; bring to a boil, and cook 2 to 3 minutes or until thickened.
Add tempeh, and cook 1 minute or until thoroughly heated.