Teriyaki Tempeh
This teriyaki tempeh is an easy, high protein vegan-friendly dinner! You only need a handful of ingredients to make this tasty recipe.
This Teriyaki tempeh is an easy dinner recipe that this loaded with plant-based protein! If you’re not familiar with tempeh, I hope this encourages you to give it a try! Pair this recipe with garlic fried rice for a tasty meal.
What is tempeh?
Tempeh is made from fermented soybeans. It’s usually found in the refrigerated part of the natural foods section, near the tofu. It doesn’t have a strong taste on its own, but it’s great at absorbing flavors. By marinating the tempeh, we can transform tempeh into a flavor-packed plant-based protein.
Is Tempeh Good for You?
Yes! Tempeh is a great source of plant-based protein. It’s low in fat and it’s also a good source of fiber. Although it’s similar to tofu, tempeh actually contains more protein, fiber, and vitamins. It’s also a very affordable ingredient! Perfect if you’re on a grocery budget.
Various Types of Tempeh
You may see a few different types of tempeh at the grocery store. Typical tempeh is made from soybeans and a healthy kind of mold. (Since tempeh is a fermented food, technically, it’s made with mold.) You can also find tempeh that might be mixed with grains. If you need your tempeh to be gluten gree, be sure to check the package ingredients.
The Best Teriyaki Sauce
Looking for the perfect teriyaki sauce? Kikkoman and La Choy are popular store brands that are easy to find and are affordable. You can also get Teriyaki sauce at Trader Joe’s or even on Amazon! If you want a soy-free teriyaki sauce, try the Ocean’s Halo brand!
More Tempeh Recipes
PrintTeriyaki Tempeh
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 12 minutes
- Total Time: 17 minutes
- Yield: 2–4 servings 1x
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Other
- Diet: Vegan
Description
This Teriyaki Tempeh recipe is easy to make using tempeh, frozen mixed vegetables, and your favorite teriyaki sauce!
Ingredients
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 12oz package tempeh, sliced into thin strips
- 1 cup Teriyaki sauce
- 3 cups frozen mixed vegetables
Instructions
- Add the olive oil to a large skillet and heat over medium heat for 30 seconds.
- Add the tempeh and cook for 4-5 minutes until browned, then flip and continue to cook until browned.
- Add the Teriyaki and frozen vegetables.
- Stir until the vegetables are coated in the sauce.
- Continue to cook for 5 minutes until vegetables are heated through.
Looking for a new way to enjoy tempeh? Try this vegan tempeh bacon recipe! It’s one of my favorite ways to enjoy this plant-based protein.
Your tempeh looks really good. I’ve always been curious about it, what exactly, does it taste like?
It’s a little hard to describe, I used the “Three grain” tempeh, so it sort of tastes like lentils. That’s the closest thing I can think of. It’s definitely filling and dense, if that makes any sense!
Umm… your guy friend is extremely cute…. And that dinner looks bomb! I have had weird cravings for meat substitutes lately and I am usually a meat girl, ya know!? I have bookmarked this! Im super excited to make it on my own! But I have no experience with tempeh…
My 4th is going to be spent with grilled foodies and good beer with my family 🙂
I’m not usually a huge fan of tempeh, but this looks especially good!
This sounds really good and easy to make. Makes it a winner in my world. LOL
Thanks for sharing the recipe.
I have been looking for the right teriyaki tempeh recipe forever, thank you so much! Love how when it comes to broccoli, all I have to do is find a guy to cook it for me. So simple. haha 🙂
Have a beautiful weekend, girl, happy fourth o’ Julio!
I’ve never tried tempeh..I think I need to!
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“”How to spell teriyaki”” That’s really funny! I swear, each week I learn how to spell a new word because of blogging/writing (sad, but true), ha!!
Man-friendly veggie food?! That CAN be quite difficult. Your meal looks like it REALLY succeeded!! 🙂
Haha it’s always a challenge!!! I’m always looking for new man friendly recipes!