A plate of crumbled golden tempeh stir-fried with fresh green Thai basil leaves and red bell pepper strips, served over white jasmine rice.

Thai Basil Tempeh Stir-Fry

Crumbled tempeh stir-fried with garlic, chiles, and fresh Thai basil leaves. Served over jasmine rice.

20 minGluten-Free

Ingredients

  • 2 packages (8 oz each) Tempeh
  • 1 whole Red Bell Pepper
  • 5 whole Garlic Cloves
  • 1 ½ cups Fresh Basil
  • 3 tbsp Tamari
  • 2 tbsp Maple Syrup
  • 1 tbsp Rice Vinegar
  • ½ tsp Red Pepper Flakes
  • 2 tbsp Vegetable Oil
  • 2 cups Jasmine Rice

Instructions

  1. Cook jasmine rice according to package directions.
  2. Heat vegetable oil in a large skillet or wok over high heat. Add crumbled tempeh and cook 6 minutes, stirring occasionally, until golden and crispy.
  3. Push tempeh to the side. Add garlic and red pepper flakes to the empty space and stir 30 seconds.
  4. Add bell pepper and stir-fry 2 minutes.
  5. Pour in tamari, maple syrup, and rice vinegar. Toss everything together 1 minute.
  6. Remove from heat and fold in fresh basil leaves until just wilted. Serve over jasmine rice.

Nutrition (per serving)

Calories520 kcal
Protein26g
Carbs68g
Fat16g
Fiber6g
Sodium780mg
Sugar10g