5 from 27 votes
Tempeh Cauliflower Butternut in Teriyaki Sauce - Date Sweetened
This dish combines steamed tempeh cubes with roasted cauliflower and butternut squash, coated in a date-sweetened teriyaki sauce. The sauce is made by blending soaked Medjool dates with soy sauce, spices, and other flavorful ingredients, then simmering with the sautéed vegetables and tempeh until thickened. The result is a savory-sweet meal featuring tender roasted vegetables and a rich glaze with subtle smoky and spicy notes.
Prep Time
15 mins
Cook Time
30 mins
Total Time
45 mins
Servings:
3
servings
Calories:
275 kcal
Course:
Main Course
Cuisine:
Asian
Ingredients
Teriyaki Sauce
- 9 Medjool dates large, soaked in hot water for 15 minutes
- 1/4 cup soy sauce low sodium
- 3/4 cup water or veggie broth
- 2 tsp rice vinegar or more
- 1 tsp molasses
- 1/2 tsp garlic powder
- 1/4 tsp onion powder
- 1/4 tsp cayenne pepper or more
- 1 tsp ginger grated, or more
- 1 tsp sesame oil
- 1 tbsp maple sugar or coconut sugar if needed
For the Veggies:
- 8 oz tempeh cubed and steamed, or use Tofu
- 1/2 cauliflower or use broccoli, head, chopped into small florets
- 1 butternut squash chopped, or other squash
- sesame seed toasted, for garnish
Instructions
- Soak the dates if you haven't. Steam the tempeh for 10 minutes or boil for 10 minutes. Drain and keep aside.
- Preheat the oven to 425 degrees F / 220ºc. Chop up the squash and cauliflower. Spray oil on the veggies, place on parchment and bake at 425 degrees F / 220ºc for 15 to 20 minutes or al dente. Or you can steam the veggies, or boil with the tempeh until just about done.
- Drain the dates and blend with the other sauce ingredients until smooth. Pour the sauce into a skillet over medium heat. Add tempeh, roasted cauliflower and butternut squash. Cover and cook for 4 to 5 minutes, or until the sauce comes to a good boil. Carefully Taste and adjust sweet and salt in the sauce. If the sauce is not sweet enough, add maple or coconut sugar or other sweetener. Continue to simmer over low heat for a few minutes or until the vegetables are done to preference and the sauce has thickened. Take off heat and let it sit for 5 minutes before serving. The sauce will continue to thicken as it cools.
- Serve over rice/ grains of choice with a garnish of toasted sesame seeds and green onions.
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Nutrition Information
Calories
275kcal
(14%)
Carbohydrates
32g
(11%)
Protein
16g
(32%)
Fat
11g
(17%)
Saturated Fat
2g
(10%)
Sodium
727mg
(30%)
Potassium
714mg
(15%)
Fiber
2g
(8%)
Sugar
15g
(30%)
Vitamin A
5040IU
(101%)
Vitamin C
18.4mg
(20%)
Calcium
160mg
(16%)
Iron
3.6mg
(20%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 3 servings
Amount Per Serving
Calories 275
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 275kcal | 14% |
| Carbohydrates | 32g | 11% |
| Protein | 16g | 32% |
| Fat | 11g | 17% |
| Saturated Fat | 2g | 10% |
| Sodium | 727mg | 30% |
| Potassium | 714mg | 15% |
| Fiber | 2g | 8% |
| Sugar | 15g | 30% |
| Vitamin A | 5040IU | 101% |
| Vitamin C | 18.4mg | 20% |
| Calcium | 160mg | 16% |
| Iron | 3.6mg | 20% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.