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A bowl of teriyaki tempeh served on top of rice, with chopsticks.

Easy Teriyaki Tempeh

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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!
Course Main Course
Cuisine American, Japanese
Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Total Time 25 minutes
Servings 4
Calories 358
Author Elizabeth

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

Calories: 358kcal | Carbohydrates: 40g | Protein: 30g | Fat: 13g | Saturated Fat: 3g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 5g | Monounsaturated Fat: 4g | Sodium: 113mg | Potassium: 1466mg | Fiber: 8g | Sugar: 11g | Vitamin A: 1895IU | Vitamin C: 272mg | Calcium: 285mg | Iron: 5mg