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    Stir Fry Tempeh with Kale Tomato Sauce

    Published: Sep 9, 2016 · Modified: May 18, 2020 This post may contain affiliate links · This blog generates income via ads · 22 Comments

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    Stir Fry Tempeh with Kale Tomato Sauce

    Tempeh is one of the best soy products and is a tradition Asian soy dish from Indonesia.  Tempeh is one of the healthiest foods as it is high in protein, high in fiber and so much more.  Some of its healthiest contents are large amounts of folate, vitamin K, calcium, magnesium and iron.  Its suitable for a vegan diet, and gives a nice hearty consistency that’s very different from tofu which is a nice way to mix it up for those who don’t eat meat.  Replacing meat and dairy with tempeh and other soy products can also lower total cholesterol intake by about 125 milligrams per day, and lower saturated fat by about 2.4 grams per day according to WHFoods.com. 

     

    Stir Fry Tempeh

    Cooking tempeh can be tricky and challenging.  In Indonesia, people often fry tempeh until it’s crisp, then eat it with sambal or fresh chilies and prepare it as a main meal.  You can buy tempeh at Asian markets or healthy food stores like Trader's Joe, Jimbo's, Sprout's and Whole Foods. I usually buy some organic Tempeh from my local Trader's Joe  because the quality is pretty good and price is much cheaper than competitor stores (around $1.99 per package).

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    Today I am going to share a tasty tempeh recipe: Stir Fry Tempeh with Kale, Tomato Sauce and Curry.  This recipe offers a significant amount of antioxidants and is also low in carbs. Tomato sauce contains lycopene and vitamins, providing antioxidants that protect your body's tissues from damage. The curry spice mix also offers valuable health benefits including anti-inflammatories and toxin removers, plus it protects the immune system against heart disease and cancer.

    I hope you'll enjoy this easy tempeh recipe!  I can't wait to share more healthy tempeh recipes with you again soon, they are a personal favorite of mine.

    5 from 2 votes

    Stir Fry Tempeh with Kale Tomato Sauce

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    Prep Time 5 mins
    Cook Time 10 mins
    Total Time 15 mins
    Servings 2

    Ingredients
     

    • 1 tablespoon coconut oil
    • 1 pieces package organic tempeh, break it apart into small
    • ⅓ cup red onion, sliced
    • 1 teaspoon curry powder, unsalted
    • 1 teaspoon cumin powder
    • a pinch of black pepper
    • salt, according to your liking
    • ⅓ - ⅔ cup organic tomato sauce, unsalted and unsweetened
    • 2-3 cups fresh kale
    • optional garlic

    Instructions
     

    • Heat a large heavy skillet over medium-high heat
    • Add coconut oil to the skillet, swirling to coat
    • Add tempeh and stir-fry for about 3 minutes
    • Add red onion and stir fry for about 2 minute. Add the optional garlic and stir for 10 seconds.
    • Add cumin powder, curry powder, black pepper, salt and tomato sauce. Stir fry for about 2-3 minutes
    • Add kale and stir fry for about 1-2 minutes
    Tried this recipe?Let us know how it was!


    Sti Fry Tempeh. Tempeh is one of the best soy products and is a tradition Asian soy dish from Indonesia. Tempeh is one of the healthiest foods as it is high in protein, high in fiber and so much more. Some of its healthiest contents are large amounts of folate, vitamin K, calcium, magnesium and iron. Its suitable for a vegan diet, and gives a nice hearty consistency that’s very different from tofu which is a nice way to mix it up for those who don’t eat meat.

     

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    1. Gwendolyn Mulholland

      September 10, 2016 at 6:02 pm

      I have never head of tempeh before. This recipe looks delicious and would make kale more palatable to me.

    2. RUSS

      September 11, 2016 at 5:13 am

      This is the first time that I am hearing about tempeh, but if it's healthy food then it's something that I definitely would want to try. I love kale so this dish is something that I will certainly try at home.

    3. Tammy

      September 11, 2016 at 6:33 am

      I just started eating and growing kale last year and I can't get enough of it now. Must try this recipe. Thanks for shiaing.

    4. dana vento

      September 11, 2016 at 10:02 am

      Kale is one of my fav veggies and when it is a dedicated dish I love that. Your recipe looks delicious. Thanks for sharing this.

    5. Dina Demarest (@dinade)

      September 11, 2016 at 12:16 pm

      This looks delicious. Kale is one of those things that grows like crazy in my garden. Yum!

    6. Bonnie Gowen

      September 11, 2016 at 5:40 pm

      That looks amazing! I would love to try that for lunch or supper tomorrow night.

    7. BLisa B

      September 11, 2016 at 5:45 pm

      you can cook for me any day, that looks delicious!!

    8. Jenny

      September 11, 2016 at 9:29 pm

      That looks delicious. I'm going to have to get some Kale and make this next week!

    9. Nicole Haas Etolen

      September 12, 2016 at 4:24 am

      oh my goodness! This is really good for sure. I'll have to try this.

    10. Rebecca Swenor

      September 12, 2016 at 10:04 am

      Kale is really good for you and I love new ways to of eating it. This stir fry tempeh and kale tomato sauce sounds and looks delicious so we will have to try it. Thanks for sharing the recipe.

    11. Chrishelle Ebner

      September 12, 2016 at 10:56 am

      I have never cooked with tempah, but I love kale. It is a staple in our diet. I will have to try this recipe, it looks very interesting.

    12. Jenny

      September 12, 2016 at 11:42 am

      What a great looking dinner!!! I love a good stirfry this one sounds amazing, love that you have Kale in it.

    13. Liz Mays

      September 12, 2016 at 12:33 pm

      This is such a pretty meal and an awesome way to use kale. I bet I'd like these flavors a lot.

    14. Bites for Foodies

      September 12, 2016 at 4:34 pm

      This recipe is right up my alley!! I make sauteed kale at least twice a week...and often add fresh tomato sauce to it. I never thought to add tempeh, or even tofu for added protein!

    15. chefjoe11

      September 12, 2016 at 7:05 pm

      This looks so fresh and healthy! Totally making it this weekend.

    16. HoneyTrek

      September 13, 2016 at 1:50 am

      OMG, you had me at Tempeh....we are vegan, so we are always looking for yummy ways to get our protein and cook Tempeh! Thanks.

    17. CourtneyLynne

      September 13, 2016 at 10:07 am

      Omg can we say yum?!?! This styfry looks absolutely delicious. Must give it a try!

    18. AMANDA

      April 08, 2018 at 2:56 pm

      5 stars
      This was delicious, but you don’t have kale even on the ingredient list. You can’t get any faster for a family meal. Fastest. Dinner. Ever.

    19. rika agustini

      April 08, 2018 at 3:25 pm

      Hi Amanda,

      So glad that you liked this recipe! I think the Kale ingredient was lost during transfering to a new recipe card... I appreciate your keen eye.

    20. Chquirrel

      August 06, 2018 at 6:22 pm

      5 stars
      Thanks for posting this recipe. I've made this meal two times now. I liked it better the second time, when I used a few fresh tomatoes instead of sauce and added a teaspoon of minced garlic and a few squirts of lemon juice.

    21. rika agustini

      August 07, 2018 at 9:26 am

      Hi Chquirrel,

      That makes a lot of sense, fresh tomatoes are less acidic and fresh is always better! I'm a huge garlic fan and have to hold back from putting it in every recipe 🙂
      Great comment, I really appreciate you helping me improve upon my recipe.

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