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prep time
40 min
cook time
30 min
ready time
1 h 10 min
Low Carb Tempeh Stir Fry
This Keto tempeh stir fry is served family-style, and it’s fun to eat with chopsticks! These things aren’t required to enjoy the recipe though. A big plate of stir-fried vegetables is topped with Keto-friendly and Vegan tempeh. The dish is flavored with sesame, garlic, and ginger. Served on the side is another big plate of egg-fried cauliflower rice. If you own a wok, you’ll have the most authentic version of a stir fry. However, you can also make the meal in a large saute pan. Either way, the entire meal is all made in just one pan! That’s fewer dishes for you to do and more time to enjoy this family-style meal.
Can you eat tempeh on Keto?
The quick answer is yes, you can eat tempeh on a Keto diet! Tempeh is low in carbs and can be a significant source of protein in your diet. This is very useful for vegetarians and vegans who are Keto. Use tempeh as your main course or as a side dish or snack.
What is tempeh made from?
Tempeh is made from soybeans that have been fermented with a specific type of mushroom. The soybeans are packed into a dense cake texture before it’s vacuum sealed and sold in stores. Tempeh is similar to tofu because it can hold other flavors very well. You can marinate it for hours. Tempeh can be sliced, cut, or chopped into all different styles and shapes. Plus, tempeh can hold high heat. Fry it, grill it, bake it, or air-fry it!
More tempeh recipes
New to tempeh or Keto? Don’t stress out. Try this Easy Air Fryer Tempeh recipe if you have an air fryer at home! For something a little more fun, make Tempeh Bacon. It’s crispy with maple flavor - perfect for breakfast!
Net Carbs
8.1 g
Fiber
5.3 g
Total Carbs
13.8 g
Protein
17.6 g
Fats
15.5 g
245 cals
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Ingredients
Tempeh
8 oz
Sauce Soy
2 tbsp
Garlic
3 tsp, chopped
Red pepper
4 oz
Bok choy
2.5 oz
Brown mushrooms
6 oz
Sesame oil
1.5 tbsp
Ginger
0.5 tsp
Garlic
2 tsp, chopped
Sesame oil
2 tsp
Cauliflower rice
12 oz
Sauce Soy
1.5 tbsp
Raw egg
1 large
Recipe Steps
steps 5
1 h 10 min
Step 1
Start by removing whole tempeh from its packaging, and pat it dry with paper towels if necessary. Slice all the tempeh into thin, julienne strips and add the pieces to a bowl. Douse the tempeh slices in soy sauce and minced garlic, then gently stir the ingredients to coat the tempeh. Put the bowl of tempeh in your refrigerator to marinate for at least 30 minutes or longer.Step 2
After the tempeh marinates, prepare the other ingredients by slicing the red bell pepper into thin, long strips. Slice the bok choy and the mushrooms thin as well. Begin heating the first amount of sesame oil in a seasoned wok or large saute pan on high heat, then add the vegetables to the wok. Add raw ginger and garlic to the wok, and cook the vegetables down in the oil until they are tender and browned.Step 3
Once the vegetables are stir-fried, transfer them to a large plate. Return the wok to your stove on high heat, then add the sliced tempeh from your refrigerator to the wok. Like the vegetables, cook the tempeh until it turns brown all over. You want the excess marinade to caramelize the tempeh on your stove. Transfer the cooked tempeh on top of the vegetables of the main dish.Step 4
Begin heating the second amount of sesame oil in your wok or pan over high heat for the third time. This time, add cauliflower rice to the hot oil (you can use raw or frozen cauliflower rice). Cook the rice in the oil until all excess moisture has evaporated, then add soy sauce. Fry the rice in the soy sauce until the rice is golden brown all over. Make a well in the middle of the rice, and crack an egg into the center. Stir the egg as it scrambles in the heat, then mix it into all of the fried rice.Step 5
Serve all the cauliflower fried rice on the side of the dish of tempeh stir fry. This meal is best served family-style. Otherwise, it can be divided into meal prep containers or Tupperware for the week. You can garnish the stir fry with chopped green onions, sliced chili peppers, chili sauce, or another favorite Keto sauce.
