Szechuan Tempeh with Peppers
A spicy, flavorful dish featuring tempeh and bell peppers cooked in a Szechuan sauce.
Ingredients - Serves 4
- Sesame seeds - 1 tablespoon
- Green onions - 2, chopped
- Vegetable oil - 2 tablespoons
- Ginger - 1 tablespoon, minced
- Garlic - 2 cloves, minced
- Soy sauce - 2 tablespoons
- Szechuan sauce - 1/2 cup
- Green bell pepper - 1, sliced
- Red bell pepper - 1, sliced
- Tempeh - 8 ounces, cubed
Let's Get Started
- Heat the vegetable oil in a large skillet over medium heat.
- Add the tempeh and cook until browned on all sides, about 5 minutes. Remove from the skillet and set aside.
- In the same skillet, add the bell peppers, garlic, and ginger. Cook until the peppers are tender, about 5 minutes.
- Return the tempeh to the skillet and add the Szechuan sauce and soy sauce. Stir to coat the tempeh and peppers in the sauce.
- Cook for another 5 minutes, until the sauce has thickened.
- Serve the Szechuan tempeh with peppers over rice, garnished with the chopped green onions and sesame seeds.
Dietary Info
- Dish Type: Main Course
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Calories: 350
- Fat: 15g
- Carbs: 30g
- Protein: 20g
- Sodium: 800mg
- Sugar: 10g