Spicy Asparagus-Tempeh Stir-Fry

By garciamoss

Ingredients

• 3/4 pound asparagus spears
• 3/4 cup vegetable broth
• 1/4 cup low-sodium soy sauce
• 2 teaspoons cornstarch
• 2 tablespoons sesame oil, divided
• 1 (8-ounce) package multigrain tempeh (such as White Wave Five-Grain), thinly sliced
• 4 garlic cloves, minced
• 1/2 teaspoon crushed red pepper
• 1 (6-ounce) package sliced shiitake mushrooms
• 3 cups hot cooked instant brown rice

Details

Adapted from health.com

Preparation

Step 1

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. Serve over brown rice.