Tempeh-Asparagus Stir-Fry

• 1 8-oz. pkg. tempeh, cut into 3/4-inch cubes
• 2 1/2 Tbs. low-sodium soy sauce
• 1 1/2 Tbs. fermented black beans, rinsed
• 2 cloves garlic, minced (about 2 tsp.)
• 2 tsp. grated fresh ginger
• 1 tsp. toasted sesame oil
• 1 cup low-sodium vegetable broth
• 1 1/2 tsp. cornstarch
• 1 1/2 tsp. rice wine vinegar
• 2 tsp. vegetable oil
• 3/4 lb. asparagus, cut into 1 1/2-inch pieces
• 1 red bell pepper, cut into 1/4-inch strips
• 3 oz. shiitake mushrooms, stems removed, caps sliced

1. Steam tempeh in steamer basket over boiling water 10 minutes.
2. Whisk together soy sauce, black beans, garlic, ginger, sesame oil and 1/4 cup water.
3. Toss tempeh with soy sauce mixture in bowl, and let stand 10 minutes.
4. Combine broth, cornstarch and vinegar in small bowl.
5. Set aside.
6. Heat oil in skillet or wok over medium-high heat.
7. Add asparagus, bell pepper and mushrooms, and stir-fry 3 minutes.
8. Add tempeh mixture, and stir-fry 2 to 3 minutes more, or until vegetables are crispy.
9. Pour in broth mixture, and cook 1 minute more, or until sauce is thickened.
10. Serve over rice, if desired.

soy sauce, black beans, garlic, ginger, sesame oil, vegetable broth, cornstarch, rice wine vinegar, vegetable oil, red bell pepper, shiitake mushrooms

Taken from www.vegetariantimes.com/recipe/tempeh-asparagus-stir-fry/ (may not work)