Saigon-Style Sweet Potato and Tempeh Curry Recipe

Name: Saigon-Style Sweet Potato and Tempeh Curry
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 2 stalks lemongrass; 1 Tbs. toasted sesame oil; 1 lb. sweet potatoes, cut into bite-size chunks; 1 8-oz. pkg. tempeh, cut into bite-size cubes; 3 cups low-sodium vegetable broth; 1/2 cup reduced-fat coconut milk; 2 large shallots, finely chopped ( 1/2 cup); 4 cloves garlic, minced (4 tsp.); 1 birds eye or Thai chile, halved, seeded, and thinly sliced, or 1 tsp. minced jalapeno chile; 2 Tbs. hoisin sauce; 1 Tbs. low-sodium soy sauce; 2 cups small cauliflower florets; 4 oz. string beans, cut into 1-inch pieces (1 cup); 1 cup Thai or sweet basil leaves, torn

Servings: persons

2 stalks lemongrass
1 Tbs. toasted sesame oil
1 lb. sweet potatoes, cut into bite-size chunks
1 8-oz. pkg. tempeh, cut into bite-size cubes
3 cups low-sodium vegetable broth
1/2 cup reduced-fat coconut milk
2 large shallots, finely chopped ( 1/2 cup)
4 cloves garlic, minced (4 tsp.)
1 birds eye or Thai chile, halved, seeded, and thinly sliced, or 1 tsp. minced jalapeno chile
2 Tbs. hoisin sauce
1 Tbs. low-sodium soy sauce
2 cups small cauliflower florets
4 oz. string beans, cut into 1-inch pieces (1 cup)
1 cup Thai or sweet basil leaves, torn

1
Trim and discard top and bottom ends of each lemongrass stalk so you have 2- or 3-inch pieces of lemongrass, then peel and discard tough outer husks.
2
Mince remaining tender inner cores of lemongrass.
3
(You should have 1/4 cup.)
4
Heat oil in large nonstick skillet over medium-high heat.
5
Add sweet potatoes and tempeh.
6
Cook 10 minutes, or until tempeh and sweet potatoes are browned on all sides, stirring occasionally.
7
Stir in broth and coconut milk, followed by shallots, garlic, chile, hoisin sauce, and soy sauce.
8
Add cauliflower, string beans, and reserved lemongrass, and bring to a boil.
9
Reduce heat to medium-low, and simmer 20 minutes.
10
Serve sprinkled with basil.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 14 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 2 stalks lemongrass, 1 Tbs. toasted sesame oil, 1 lb. sweet potatoes, cut into bite-size chunks, 1 8-oz. pkg. tempeh, cut into bite-size cubes, and more.

Yes, Saigon-Style Sweet Potato and Tempeh Curry falls under the Vegetarian category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3–4 days. Reheat gently before serving.

Saigon-Style Sweet Potato and Tempeh Curry

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