Fried Rice with Tempeh and Vegetables

May 27, 2015

Another fabulous main course and a great way to use up leftover cooked rice.

Makes 2-3 servings

Ingredient List:

  • Avocado oil
  • 2 cloves fresh garlic, crushed and minced
  • ½ red onion (or leek), sliced thinly into half-moon pieces
  • Sea salt
  • 1 carrot, julienne pieces
  • ¼ head green cabbage, shredded
  • ½ block tempeh, crumbled or cut into tiny cubes
  • 1 cup cooked short grain brown rice
  • Organic soy sauce
  • 1 cup coarsely collard greens or kale
  • Juice of ¼ fresh lemon

Step By Step Instructions:

Place a small amount of oil, garlic and onion in a skillet over medium heat. When the onions begin to sizzle, add a pinch of salt and sauté until translucent, about 2 minutes. Stir in carrot and cabbage, a light sprinkle of salt and sauté for 1-2 minutes. Stir in tempeh and season lightly with soy sauce. Sauté for 1-2 minutes. Spread veggies and tempeh over bottom of skillet and top with rice. Season lightly with soy sauce and add a tiny bit of water to steam ingredients for 2-3 minutes. Remove from heat and stir in greens and lemon juice. Serve hot.