Sesame Basil Noodles with Tempeh

Serves 1 | Prep time: 10 mins | Cooking time: 15 mins

INGREDIENTS

• 50g/1.8oz thin brown rice noodles (vermicelli)
• 150g/5.3oz tempeh (heaped cup, cubed)
• 1/4 veg stock cube (low sodium)
• 150g/5.3oz mixed vegetables of choice (1 1/2 cup, chopped) (e.g. broccoli florets, carrot, capsicum/peppers, green beans. Or use frozen mixed vegetables)
• 1 garlic clove, finely chopped
• 30g/1oz spring onion (1/2 cup, chopped)
• 30ml/1oz (2 Tbsp) soy sauce or Tamari for GF
• 20g/0.7oz sweet basil (a handful, roughly chopped)
• 5g/0.2oz (1/2 Tbsp) white sesame seeds

METHOD

1. Dissolve a quarter stock cube in 2 tablespoons of boiled water. Cube the tempeh, place in a shallow bowl and marinate in the stock water.
2. Prepare the noodles as per packet instructions. Once done, rinse in cold water, drain and set aside.
3. Chop/cut vegetable ingredients ready for use.
4. Preheat a non-stick pan on med-high heat and dry sauté garlic for a minute or two, then add tempeh with the remaining marinade and cook for 5-6 minutes, until lightly browned.
5. Add vegetables and half the spring onions, stir-fry for another 2-3 minutes.
6. Lower the heat and add noodles, chopped basil, sesame seeds and soy sauce. Toss everything together to incorporate the sauce.
7. Remove from heat then serve with a sprinkle of the remaining spring onion.

Macros – Carb: 38g  Fat: 13g  Prot: 39g  Calories: 438

This recipe is part of the 7-day Wellbeing meal plan