Sweet and Sour Tempeh Recipe

Name: Sweet and Sour Tempeh
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 2 teaspoons sesame oil; 1 cup white rice; Two 8-ounce packages tempeh, cut into bite-size cubes; 1/4 cup teriyaki sauce; 1 cup fresh or canned cubed pineapple; 1/2 large sweet onion, sliced; 1/2 yellow bell pepper, cored, seeded, and cut into strips; 1/2 green bell pepper, cored, seeded, and cut into strips; 1 cup cherry or grape tomatoes; 2 tablespoons chopped fresh cilantro, optional

Servings: persons

2 teaspoons sesame oil
1 cup white rice
Two 8-ounce packages tempeh, cut into bite-size cubes
1/4 cup teriyaki sauce
1 cup fresh or canned cubed pineapple
1/2 large sweet onion, sliced
1/2 yellow bell pepper, cored, seeded, and cut into strips
1/2 green bell pepper, cored, seeded, and cut into strips
1 cup cherry or grape tomatoes
2 tablespoons chopped fresh cilantro, optional

1
Preheat the oven to 450F.
2
Coat the inside and lid of a cast-iron Dutch oven with sesame oil.
3
Rinse the rice in a strainer under cold water until the water runs clear.
4
Pour the rice into the pot with 1 cup plus 2 tablespoons water.
5
Stir to make an even layer.
6
Arrange the tempeh in a single layer on the rice.
7
Drizzle with half of the teriyaki sauce.
8
Scatter the pineapple, then the onion on top of the tempeh.
9
Add the yellow and green bell pepper strips in a layer.
10
Place the tomatoes in any crevices and sprinkle with cilantro, if using.
11
Cover and bake for 45 minutes, or until 3 minutes after the aroma of a fully cooked meal escapes the oven.
12
Serve immediately.
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Calories: 777
14
Protein: 41g
15
Carbohydrates: 120g
16
Fat: 20g
17
Cholesterol: 0
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Sodium: 199mg
19
Fiber: 5g

244

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* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

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No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 10 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 2 teaspoons sesame oil, 1 cup white rice, Two 8-ounce packages tempeh, cut into bite-size cubes, 1/4 cup teriyaki sauce, and more.

Yes, Sweet and Sour Tempeh falls under the Vegetarian category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3–4 days. Reheat gently before serving.

Sweet and Sour Tempeh

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