Step 1

In a blender, combine the sauce ingredients: ginger, garlic, sesame oil, rice vinegar, soy sauce, maple syrup, cornstarch, and nut butter. The sauce can also be whisked together in a bowl but I find the blender much easier.

Step 2

In a large skillet, heat 2 tablespoons of olive oil over medium heat. Add in the tempeh and cook for about 8 minutes, flipping every few minutes so that all sides are browned. Toss in 2 tablespoons of the sauce and continue to cook until the tempeh is fully coated in the sauce and it has started to carmelize a bit. Remove to a clean plate and return skillet to the heat.

Step 3

Add in the remaining tablespoon of olive oil and toss together the green beans and the carrots in the skillet. Cook for about 5 minutes. Pour in the remaining sauce as well as the tempeh. Toss to coat everything and continue to cook until sauce thickens and everything is nicely coated in the sauce. Cook about 2-3 more minutes.

Step 4

Serve over rice or quinoa and ENJOY!! Also great on its own!