This Teriyaki Tempeh is a simple meal of tempeh and broccoli in a quick homemade teriyaki sauce. Ready in 25 minutes and completely vegan, gluten-free, and oil-free!
This teriyaki tempeh is in my regular dinner rotation for good reason.
A dinner of protein and vegetables in a delicious sauce, ready from start to finish in less than 30 minutes.
This teriyaki tempeh is your new go-to weeknight dinner.
It's quick. It's easy. It's loaded with protein and veggies. It's got lots of flavor.
The prep time is minimal. The cooking method is SO easy.
What more could you want?!
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Why I love this Teriyaki Tempeh
- Dietary needs - this teriyaki tempeh is dairy-free, plant-based, oil-free, gluten-free, and sugar-free
- High protein - tempeh is made of soy beans, meaning it's packed with protein. Plus, there's a surprising amount of protein in broccoli. A serving of this teriyaki tempeh has around 30 grams of protein!!
- Delicious teriyaki - the sweet, salty, fresh gingery taste of teriyaki is delicious!
- SO easy - this cooking method is one of my favorites because it is so quick and easy. The dish is ready before you know it!
Ingredient Notes
- Tempeh: tempeh is a block of fermented soy beans. You can find it in the refrigerated vegan section of the grocery store.
- Broccoli: I used fresh broccoli, but you could also make this recipe with frozen broccoli to cut down on prep time
- To Serve: white rice, green onions, sesame seeds
Teriyaki Sauce Ingredients
- Liquid Aminos, Tamari, or Soy Sauce: any of the three will work. If you need a gluten-free option, be sure to use liquid aminos or tamari.
- Water
- Maple Syrup or Date Syrup: either maple or date syrup work! Date syrup is a great fruit sweetened option and makes the sauce a bit thicker.
- Arrowroot Powder or Cornstarch: this creates a thickness in the sauce
- Garlic & Ginger: for best flavor, use fresh garlic and fresh ginger! But if you don't have one or the other, I listed substitutions for the powder versions in the recipe card below
- Black Pepper: pepper adds a bit of a kick to the sauce, without adding a ton of spice
How to make Teriyaki Tempeh
Step 1. Make the teriyaki sauce. In a small bowl whisk together all the sauce ingredients.
Step 2. In a large skillet, heat ¼ cup of the of teriyaki sauce over medium-high. Add the cubed tempeh and cook 5-7 minutes - stir occasionally, allow the tempeh to brown a minute or two on each side.
Step 3. Add the broccoli and remaining teriyaki sauce. Turn the heat to medium, cover and cook 3-5 minutes until the broccoli is tender.
Step 4. Serve over a bed of rice with a garnish of sliced scallions and sesame seeds.
FAQ & Expert Tips
Teriyaki is a cooking technique. It's a method of grilling or frying vegetables or proteins in a glaze. The glaze is usually made of soy sauce, mirin, and sugar, but this sauce is a bit healthier!
Yep! If you'd prefer to use tofu head over to my teriyaki tofu bowl recipe.
Store any teriyaki leftovers in the fridge. They will last for up to a week.
Recipe Prayer
Thank you Lord for giving us healthy food to feed ourselves for dinner. Let us fuel our bodies so that we may do Your work. Amen.
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📖 Recipe
Easy Teriyaki Tempeh
Ingredients
- 2 8 Ounce Blocks Tempeh cubed
- 2 Large Heads Broccoli cut into florets
- To Serve: white rice, green onions, sesame seeds
Teriyaki Sauce
- ¼ Cup Liquid Aminos, Tamari, or Soy Sauce
- ¼ Cup Water
- 2 Tablespoons Maple Syrup or Date Syrup
- 2 Teaspoons Arrowroot Powder or Cornstarch
- 3 Cloves Garlic minced (or 1 teaspoon garlic powder)
- ½ Inch Piece Ginger grated (or ¼ teaspoon ground ginger)
- ½ Teaspoon Black Pepper
Instructions
- Make the teriyaki sauce. In a small bowl whisk together all the sauce ingredients.
- In a large skillet, heat ¼ cup of the of teriyaki sauce over medium-high. Add the cubed tempeh and cook 5-7 minutes - stir occasionally, allow the tempeh to brown a minute or two on each side.
- Add the broccoli and remaining teriyaki sauce. Turn the heat to medium, cover and cook 3-5 minutes until the broccoli is tender.
- Serve over a bed of rice with a garnish of sliced scallions and sesame seeds.
Nutrition
Nutrition information is an estimate.
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