Marinated Tempeh Stir-Fry with Broccoli and Red Bell Pepper

Pastas and Stir-fries.
Because of its solid, chewy texture, tempeh (which is made from soybeans and grains) is a good meat substitute.

Ingredients

Quantity	Ingredients
4 ounces	soy tempeh or 3-grain tempeh, cut into 1/2-inch pieces
1/4 cup	light soy sauce
1 tbsp	rice vinegar
3	garlic cloves, minced
2 tsp	minced peeled fresh ginger
1/8 tsp	dried crushed red pepper
12 ounces	broccoli, stems peeled and cut into 1/2-inch pieces,
	florets cut into 1-inch pieces
2 tbsp	water
1 tsp	honey
1 tsp	cornstarch
1 tbsp	vegetable oil
1/2 cup	chopped red bell pepper
2 tbsp	thinly sliced green onion

Stir tempeh, soy sauce, vinegar, garlic, ginger and crushed red pepper in medium bowl to blend. Let marinate 1 hour at room temperature.
Steam broccoli until crisp-tender, about 3 minutes. Set aside. Strain marinade from tempeh into small bowl; set tempeh aside. Whisk 2 tablespoons water, honey and cornstarch into marinade.
Heat oil in large nonstick skillet over high heat. Add marinated tempeh and bell pepper and saute 4 minutes. Add broccoli and marinade mixture and sautï¿½ until broccoli is heated through and sauce thickens, about 3 minutes. Transfer to bowl.
Sprinkle with green onion and serve.

Serves 4 as a side-dish.