Sweet and Sour Tempeh and Vegetables

30m
Prep Time
1h
Cook Time
1h 30m
Ready In


"This recipe is from Vegetarian Network of Austin member Elizabeth Harbron's profile which was featured in the June/July 2001 issue of Austin Vegetarian Living. She adapted it from a recipe in Vegetarian Times."

Original is 6 servings

Nutritional

  • Serving Size: 1 (208.1 g)
  • Calories 237.8
  • Total Fat - 6.9 g
  • Saturated Fat - 1.3 g
  • Cholesterol - 0 mg
  • Sodium - 105.9 mg
  • Total Carbohydrate - 38.2 g
  • Dietary Fiber - 2.6 g
  • Sugars - 20.5 g
  • Protein - 9.4 g
  • Calcium - 91.9 mg
  • Iron - 1.7 mg
  • Vitamin C - 14.5 mg
  • Thiamin - 0.1 mg

Step by Step Method

Step 1

Preheat broiler.

Step 2

Halve tempeh crosswise, then lengthwise.

Step 3

Mix ginger and garlic with half the oil, half the tamari, and the 1/4 cup water, then coat tempeh with the mixture.

Step 4

Broil close to heat, turning until each side is golden, about 3 minutes.

Step 5

Cool, then cut into 1/2-inch squares.

Step 6

Heat remaining oil over low heat, then saute red pepper flakes and onions until onions are soft, about 5 minutes.

Step 7

Add carrots and saute 1 minute more.

Step 8

Add celery and saute 1 minute more.

Step 9

Add bell peppers, saute 1 minute more.

Step 10

Add corn and saute, covered, on low heat until crisp-tender, about 10 minutes.

Step 11

In a small bowl, mix vinegar, syrup, remaining tamari, and cayenne pepper, then add reserved tempeh and sauce to vegetables and simmer 2-3 minutes.

Step 12

Mix arrowroot with 2 1/2 tablespoons of water.

Step 13

Add arrowroot mixture and simmer to thicken, 1-2 minutes.

Step 14

Serve over rice, if desired.

Tips


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