5 from 189 votes
Pan Fried Tempeh with Ginger Soy Sauce
Pan Fried Tempeh with Ginger Soy Sauce is a savory dish featuring crumbled tempeh sautéed with onions, garlic, and ginger, then coated in a tangy sauce made from soy sauce, lime juice, and a touch of liquid sweetener. The tempeh develops a lightly browned texture from frying while absorbing the sharp and balanced flavors of the sauce. This dish combines plant-based protein with bright and aromatic notes, suitable to serve over brown rice alongside steamed vegetables for a wholesome meal.
Prep Time
10 mins
Cook Time
15 mins
Total Time
25 mins
Servings:
2
- 3 servings
Calories:
321 kcal
Course:
Lunch
Cuisine:
Asian
Ingredients
- 1 tablespoon vegetable oil
- ¼ cup onion finely diced, yellow
- 2 garlic minced, cloves
- 1 teaspoon ginger minced
- 1 tempeh packaged 8-ounce
- 2 tablespoons soy sauce
- 1 ½ tablespoon of lime juice (about half of a lime)
- 1 teaspoon of a liquid sweetener (agave or maple syrup)
- brown rice optional, cooked
- vegetables optional, steamed
- cilantro for garnish (optional, minced
- lime optional, wedges for garnish
Instructions
- In a large pan over medium-high heat, heat the oil. Add the onions, garlic, ginger, and saute for 1 minute. Using your fingers, crumble the tempeh directly into the pan, and saute for another 1 to 2 minutes, stirring regularly until the tempeh is lightly browned.
- Pour in the tamari sauce, lime juice, and your choice of a liquid sweetener, and stir until absorbed.
- Serve over cooked brown rice with your favorite steamed veggies, and with minced cilantro and lime wedges as garnish (if using).
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Notes
- If you like a saucier dish, increase the soy sauce, lime juice, and sweetener quantities and consider whisking the sauce separately before adding it to the pan.
- Use a nonstick skillet preheated before adding oil to prevent tempeh from sticking during frying.
- Taste the ginger soy sauce mixture before cooking to adjust flavors to your preference.
Nutrition Information
Calories
321kcal
(16%)
Carbohydrates
19g
(6%)
Protein
23g
(46%)
Fat
19g
(29%)
Saturated Fat
4g
(20%)
Polyunsaturated Fat
8g
(47%)
Monounsaturated Fat
5g
(25%)
Trans Fat
0.04g
(2%)
Sodium
1018mg
(42%)
Potassium
562mg
(12%)
Fiber
1g
(4%)
Sugar
5g
(10%)
Vitamin A
6IU
(0%)
Vitamin C
7mg
(8%)
Calcium
141mg
(14%)
Iron
4mg
(22%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 2 - 3 servings
Amount Per Serving
Calories 321
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 321kcal | 16% |
| Carbohydrates | 19g | 6% |
| Protein | 23g | 46% |
| Fat | 19g | 29% |
| Saturated Fat | 4g | 20% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 8g | 47% |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 5g | 25% |
| Trans Fat | 0.04g | 2% |
| Sodium | 1018mg | 42% |
| Potassium | 562mg | 12% |
| Fiber | 1g | 4% |
| Sugar | 5g | 10% |
| Vitamin A | 6IU | 0% |
| Vitamin C | 7mg | 8% |
| Calcium | 141mg | 14% |
| Iron | 4mg | 22% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.