Sticky Sesame Tempeh
This vegan-friendly dish features tempeh glazed in a sticky sesame sauce, perfect for a healthy main course.
Ingredients - Serves 4
- Green onions - 2, chopped
- Sesame seeds - 1 tablespoon
- Water - 2 tablespoons
- Cornstarch - 1 tablespoon
- Ginger - 1 tablespoon, minced
- Garlic - 2 cloves, minced
- Maple syrup - 2 tablespoons
- Soy sauce - 1/4 cup
- Sesame oil - 2 tablespoons
- Tempeh - 1 block, cut into cubes
Let's Get Started
- Heat the sesame oil in a pan over medium heat.
- Add the tempeh cubes and cook until browned on all sides.
- In a small bowl, combine the soy sauce, maple syrup, garlic, and ginger.
- Pour the sauce over the tempeh and stir to coat.
- In another small bowl, mix the cornstarch with the water to create a slurry.
- Add the slurry to the pan and stir until the sauce thickens into a glaze.
- Sprinkle the tempeh with sesame seeds and green onions before serving.
Dietary Info
- Dish Type: Main Course
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Calories: 350
- Fat: 13g
- Carbs: 40g
- Protein: 20g
- Sodium: 500mg
- Sugar: 10g