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tempeh with sweet potatoes on a white plate

Orange Glazed Tempeh with Sweet Potatoes

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  • Author: Jennifer McDaniel
  • Prep Time: 10 minutes
  • Cook Time: 10 minutes
  • Total Time: 20 minutes
  • Yield: 2 1x
  • Method: saute

Description

A sweet, garlicky tempeh recipe that can be made in one pan!


Ingredients

Scale
  • 1, 8 oz. block tempeh
  • 46 oz. vegetable broth
  • 1 small or ½ medium sweet potato, small dice
  • ½ onion, chopped
  • 56 cloves garlic, chopped
  • 1 bunch cilantro, stems removed, chopped
  • 23 c. of kale, chopped (optional)

Sauce

  • 46 oz. orange juice
  • 1 Tbsp. low-sodium soy sauce
  • ½ Tbsp. maple syrup
  • 1 tsp. gochujang-sauce (or 1 t. red chili paste)

Instructions

  1. Slice the block of tempeh lengthwise. You will have two rectangle-shaped blocks. Then, cut the tempeh into triangles.
  2. In a saucepan, over medium heat, add the broth and tempeh. Boil the tempeh on both sides until the tempeh has tenderized (5-7 minutes). If your vegetable broth during the process, add more.
  3. Once the tempeh has softened. Add the diced sweet potato, onion, and garlic. Add the sauce ingredients (orange juice through – gochugjang sauce).
  4. Gently stir and simmer the until sweet potato has cooked through. Toss in the cilantro and kale and continue to cook until wilted.
  5. Serve with rice or soba noodles!

Nutrition

  • Serving Size:
  • Calories: 360
  • Sugar: 20 g
  • Sodium: 334.8 mg
  • Fat: 6.5 g
  • Saturated Fat: 1.4 g
  • Carbohydrates: 53.5 g
  • Fiber: 13.5 g
  • Protein: 25.4 g
  • Cholesterol: 0 mg