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Mediterranean Tempeh Stir-Fry
A Mediterranean spin on stir fry packed with health-promoting nutrients from tempeh, squash, zucchini, bell peppers, onions, tomatoes, and leafy greens.
Course
Main Course
Cuisine
Mediterranean
Keyword
Squash, Stir Fry, Zucchini
Prep Time
5
minutes
minutes
Cook Time
15
minutes
minutes
Total Time
20
minutes
minutes
Servings
4
Ingredients
2
Tbsp
water or vegetable broth
1
onion
diced
3
garlic cloves
minced
1
cup
zucchini
chopped into 1/4 inch slices
1
cup
yellow squash
chopped into 1/4 inch slices
1/4
tsp
black pepper
8
oz
tempeh
cut into 1/2 inch cubes
1
tomato
diced
1
cup
leafy greens, chopped
(kale, collards, spinach)
1
tsp
oregano, dried
1
tsp
basil, dried
1/2
tsp
salt
1
tsp
parsley, dried
1/2
cup
chopped olives, drained and rinsed
optional
Instructions
Heat a wok or sauté pan over medium-high heat and add water or broth. When water/broth is hot, add onion and garlic. Sauté 1 minute.
Add zucchini and yellow squash and season with black pepper. Cook 4-5 minutes, adding small amounts of water/broth as needed.
Stir in tempeh, tomato, leafy greens, oregano, basil, and salt.
Cook 5-7 minutes, stirring occasionally. Continue adding small amounts of water/broth as needed.
Finish by topping with parsley and olives (if using). Serve immediately over cooked brown rice, barley or quinoa.