By Wesley Perrett
Sweet and Sour Tempeh with Quinoa
8 steps
Prep:5minCook:25min
Updated at: Fri, 08 Dec 2023 07:24:34 GMT
Nutrition balance score
Great
Glycemic Index
48
Low
Glycemic Load
25
High
Nutrition per serving
Calories379 kcal (19%)
Total Fat11 g (16%)
Carbs51.8 g (20%)
Sugars11.1 g (12%)
Protein23.5 g (47%)
Sodium495.5 mg (25%)
Fiber5.2 g (19%)
% Daily Values based on a 2,000 calorie diet
Ingredients
4 servings
1 cupquinoa
1 ¾ cupswater
300gtempeh
cut into 1 inch cubes
1red capsicum
diced
1yellow capsicum
diced
6 spearsasparagus
cut into 1 inch pieces
1 tspred chilli flakes
Sweet and Sour Sauce:
Instructions
Cook the Quinoa:
Step 1
Add quinoa and water into a saucepan. Bring to a boil, cover and reduce to a simmer for 8-12 minutes.
Step 2
Quinoa is done when all the water has been absorbed and the germ has separated from the seed. Remove from the heat, uncover and allow to cool for 5 minutes. Finally, fluff with a fork.
Make the Sauce:
Step 3
Add pineapple to a blender, blitzing on high for about 30 seconds or until creamy.
Step 4
Add the lemon, ginger, garlic, soy sauce, vinegar, sugar, paprika, corn starch and ketchup. Blitz for another 30 seconds.
Cook the Tempeh and Vegetables:
Step 5
In a frying pan over medium heat, add a small bit of oil. When up to temperature, add in tempeh and brown on all sides, about 8 minutes.
Step 6
Add the capsicum and asparagus to the pan, cooking for a further 2-3 minutes.
Step 7
Add in the sauce, lowering the heat and cooking for a further 10 minutes or until it has thickened. If it starts sticking to the pan, you can either add a little bit if water to loosen or continually stir the pan.
Step 8
Serve over the quinoa and topped with the red chilli flakes, if desired.
Notes
1 liked
0 disliked
Delicious
Easy
Go-to
Moist
Sweet