Tempeh-Asparagus Stir-Fry
Fermented black soybeans, also called salted black beans, are sold in small plastic bags in the Asian section of many supermarkets. If you can’t find them, substitute 2 Tbs. prepared black bean sauce and decrease soy sauce to 1 Tbs.
Heading out the door? Read this article on the new Outside+ app available now on iOS devices for members! Download the app.
Fermented black soybeans, also called salted black beans, are sold in small plastic bags in the Asian section of many supermarkets. If you can’t find them, substitute 2 Tbs. prepared black bean sauce and decrease soy sauce to 1 Tbs.
Ingredients
- 1 8-oz. pkg. tempeh, cut into 3/4-inch cubes
- 2 1/2 Tbs. low-sodium soy sauce
- 1 1/2 Tbs. fermented black beans, rinsed
- 2 cloves garlic, minced (about 2 tsp.)
- 2 tsp. grated fresh ginger
- 1 tsp. toasted sesame oil
- 1 cup low-sodium vegetable broth
- 1 1/2 tsp. cornstarch
- 1 1/2 tsp. rice wine vinegar
- 2 tsp. vegetable oil
- 3/4 lb. asparagus, cut into 1 1/2-inch pieces
- 1 red bell pepper, cut into 1/4-inch strips
- 3 oz. shiitake mushrooms, stems removed, caps sliced
Preparation
- Steam tempeh in steamer basket over boiling water 10 minutes. Whisk together soy sauce, black beans, garlic, ginger, sesame oil and 1/4 cup water. Toss tempeh with soy sauce mixture in bowl, and let stand 10 minutes.
- Combine broth, cornstarch and vinegar in small bowl. Set aside.
- Heat oil in skillet or wok over medium-high heat. Add asparagus, bell pepper and mushrooms, and stir-fry 3 minutes. Add tempeh mixture, and stir-fry 2 to 3 minutes more, or until vegetables are crispy. Pour in broth mixture, and cook 1 minute more, or until sauce is thickened. Serve over rice, if desired.
Nutrition Information
- Serving Size Serves 6
- Calories 132
- Carbohydrate Content 12 g
- Cholesterol Content 0 mg
- Fat Content 5 g
- Fiber Content 4 g
- Protein Content 11 g
- Saturated Fat Content 1 g
- Sodium Content 294 mg
- Sugar Content 3 g
- Trans Fat Content 0 g
- Unsaturated Fat Content 0 g