Tempeh Fried Rice (Vegan)
Try this nutritious twist on classic fried rice! Tasty, gut-healthy tempeh offers both probiotic and prebiotic benefits. Plus, it's packed with veggies, aromatics (garlic, ginger, onions), and a spicy kick of sriracha.
Servings: 4 people
Ingredients
Marinated Tempeh:
- 2 Tbsp gluten-free soy sauce or tamari
- 1 Tbsp rice vinegar
- 1 Tbsp sriracha (vegan)
- 1 tsp minced garlic
- 8 oz tempeh (1 package) cut into bite-sized cubes
For Stir-Fry
- 2 Tbsp avocado oil (divided)
- 1 cup mixed veggies (frozen or fresh) e.g., green peas, carrots, corn, snap peas
- 2 tsp grated ginger
- 2 tsp minced garlic
- dash of salt
- 1/2 tsp black or white pepper
- 3 green onions, chopped green and white parts separated
- 3 cups cooked short grain white rice day old leftovers work best
- 1 Tbsp sesame oil
- chopped cilantro for garnish
Instructions
- In a bowl, mix soy sauce, vinegar, sriracha and 1 tsp minced garlic. Add cubed tempeh and mix well. Marinate for 25 minutes to overnight.
- Heat 1 tbsp avocado oil in a wok or large, wide saute pan over medium-high heat. Add the tempeh (reserving the marinade) and saute until it's crispy and caramelized on all sides. Set the tempeh aside in a plate or bowl.
- Heat the remaining 1 tbsp avocado oil to wok/pan. Add ginger, garlic, and white parts of green onion. Saute until onions are soft. Add mixed veggies, salt, and pepper. Saute until veggies are crisp tender.
- Add rice to the pan, followed by reserved marinade. Cooke for 3 minutes, or until rice is fried and golden.
- Fold in cooked tempeh and sesame oil. Cook until heated through.
- Transfer to a serving dish. Garnish with green parts of your green onions and chopped cilantro.
Notes
Nutritional values assume use of frozen peas, carrots, corn, and green beans for the veggies.
Nutrition
Serving: 252g | Calories: 395kcal | Carbohydrates: 42g | Protein: 17g | Fat: 16.9g | Saturated Fat: 2.9g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 5g | Monounsaturated Fat: 8.1g | Sodium: 638mg | Potassium: 406mg | Fiber: 4.4g | Sugar: 4.3g | Vitamin A: 115.2IU | Vitamin C: 4.7mg | Calcium: 96.2mg | Iron: 4mg