Probiotic Power Plate Tempeh and Asparagus Stir Fy

Probiotic Power Plate Tempeh and Asparagus Stir fry is a vibrant, nourishing dish packed with plant based protein and gut friendly ingredients. Savory tempeh and crisp asparagus are tossed in a flavorful sauce, then served over a bed of grains or veggies for a wholesome meal. Quick to prepare and full of texture, it’s a delicious way to fuel your body .

Today’s post is all about Probiotics and Prebiotics for healthy tummy’s and happy bodies!

Ok…soooo…..why is there a big pic of a Stir Fry at the top of this page??

Where’s the yogurt? The dairy?? Where is Jamie Lee Curtis telling me I will be regulated in 7 days…?

Probiotics and dairy have become almost synonymous for each other when we’re talking about regulating our GI tract, but while yogurt definitely is an enormous powerhouse for all of those good bacteria – there’s still so many other ways to feed our flora and fauna!

But what exactly is good bacteria?? What foods have them? What are prebiotics anyways??

Well.. I asked Ashley!

Are you surprised by any of those foods?? I had no clue probiotics were in soy sauce?? tempeh?? Chocolate…. ok I love that one!

Consuming these foods regularly will help keep the good bacteria in your gut balanced – and give you the best fighting chance against bloating, indigestion, and colds!

Now I know probiotics are a huge topic and we’ve just scratched the surface with this post! If you still have questions Ashley would love to hear from you! You an tweet her at @AshleyMcGinnRD #AskAshley or leave comments below on this post! 

And now on to my favorite part – the food!

Here’s a recipe for a quick and easy probiotic-packed meal you can have on the table in 20 minutes – start to finish! I found this recipe on Cooking Light and with a few tweaks I knew this would be perfect for today’s post!

Stir frys are the best for quick weeknight meals and the best for sneaking in all kinds of good-for you-veggies! This one is full of delicious good bacteria foods from the list above – asparagus, tempeh, soy sauce, and honey! Enjoy with a glass of wine and a square of dark chocolate and you’ve got yourself the ideal meal for your belly.

Ingredients :

• 1/2 pound broccoli
• 6 tablespoons chopped green onions, divided
• 4 1/2 tablespoons rice vinegar
• 3 tablespoons lower sodium soy sauce
• 2 tablespoons hoisin sauce
• 2 teaspoons honey
• 1/4 teaspoon crushed red pepper
• 5 teaspoons canola oil, divided
• 1 “8 ounce” package organic tempeh, cut into 1/2 inch cubes
• 1 cup cut asparagus
• 2 2/3 cups hot cooked brown rice

How to Make Probiotic Power Plate Tempeh and Asparagus Stir Fy :

Step 1

Firstly cook broccoli in boiling water for 2 minutes or until crisp tender. Drain, squeeze dry and cut into 1 inch pieces and combine 3 tablespoons green onions and the next 5 ingredients “through red pepper” in a bowl.

Step 2

Heat a large, heavy skillet over medium high heat. Add 1 tablespoon oil to pan. Add tempeh and stir fry for 5 minutes or until golden brown on all sides. Remove tempeh from pan; keep warm.

Step 3

Then add remaining 2 teaspoons oil to pan. Add broccoli and asparagus and stir fry 2 minutes, stirring occasionally. Add tempeh and vinegar mixture to pan; bring to a boil.

Step 4

Finally divide rice evenly among 4 bowls; top with tempeh mixture. Sprinkle with remaining 3 tablespoons green onions.

Probiotic Power Plate Tempeh and Asparagus Stir Fy Tips :

Switch up the veggies: try adding broccoli, snap peas, mushrooms, or carrots for more color and flavor.

Want it spicy: add a bit more chili flakes or a splash of sriracha.

No tempeh: you can use tofu, but you’ll miss out on the probiotic benefits.

Let kids help: they can wash the veggies, mix the sauce, or help garnish the dish.

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