Proteins are often called the building blocks of life. They’re essential for the body. That's why dishes that are packed with protein – like a vegetable and brown rice stir-fry with tempeh and sprouts – are so good for us.
Proteins are vital nutrients because they provide important amino acids for the maintenance and growth of cells, including the formation of muscle cells and the renewal of photoreceptors. The body needs plenty of protein for these processes, ideally from plant-based sources. One good source is a vegetable and brown rice stir-fry with tempeh and sprouts.
This vegetable and brown rice stir-fry includes tempeh, a protein-rich, plant-based meat alternative.
250g brown rice
1 tbsp. olive oil
1 tbsp. sambal oelek
2 bunches of spring onions with their stalks, cut into rings
500g mixed seasonal vegetables, cut into pieces
300g tempeh, seasoned and diced
Salt & pepper
200g fermented plant-based yoghurt (e.g. coconut yoghurt)
1 tbsp. apple cider vinegar, naturally cloudy
1/2 bunch of herbs, finely chopped
1/2 tsp. salt
50g mixed sprouts
4 tbsp. pumpkin seeds
Women should make sure that they get enough protein in the second phase of the female cycle (follicle phase). This is the phase in which the eggs mature and the body builds up the uterus lining. The body needs more protein for this process.
The meat alternative tempeh is made from soya beans and contains a lot of protein. This plant-based source of protein is also easy to digest and boosts blood formation. Sprouts also contain high-quality plant-based protein. Another ingredient that helps ensure good protein levels is rice. It provides amino acids which the body uses to produce protein.
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