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General Tso's Tempeh
A sassy and saucy dish that's delish!
Prep Time
15
minutes
mins
Cook Time
20
minutes
mins
Total Time
35
minutes
mins
Course:
Main Course
Servings:
4
Calories:
278
kcal
Ingredients
2
tbsp
coconut aminos
or tamari
1
tbsp
apple cider vinegar
ACV
1
pckg tempeh
cut into 1-2 inch pieces
4
tbsp
cornstarch
4
cloves
garlic
minced
1-2
tbsp
Avocado oil
for cooking tempeh and garlic
1
broccoli head
steamed
1
pckg of chickpea noodles
boiled and drained
Sauce:
3
tbsp
coconut aminos
or tamari
3
tbsp
apple cider vinegar
ACV
3
tbsp
veggie broth
or water
1
tbsp
toasted sesame oil
3
tbsp
maple syrup
or coconut sugar
1
tbsp
cornstarch
1/4
tsp
cayenne powder
Instructions
Mix coconut aminos and ACV in a bowl until well combined.
Add chopped tempeh to the bowl and let rest for 15-30 minutes.
Now put the marinated tempeh into a large plastic bag with cornstarch and toss to coat.
Using a large skillet, add a little oil to the medium-high heated pan.
Cook the tempeh until all sides are golden brown.
Remove tempeh from the pan and set aside in a bowl.
Add more oil and garlic to the skillet.
Cook over medium-high heat for about 1-2 minutes, stirring frequently until golden brown.
When done, turn off the heat and leave garlic in the skillet for sauce recipe.
Sauce instructions:
Mix all the ingredients in a bowl until well combined.
Add sauce to the skillet with garlic and cook until it thickens, stirring frequently.
Now add the tempeh, stir and cook for 1 to 2 minutes.
Remove pan from heat and serve with broccoli rice and noodles.
Garnish with sesame seeds and chopped chives.
Enjoy!
Notes
Any vegetables and whole grain can be enjoyed with this saucy dish!
Nutrition
Calories:
278
kcal
|
Carbohydrates:
30
g
|
Protein:
11
g
|
Fat:
12
g
|
Saturated Fat:
2
g
|
Sodium:
408
mg
|
Potassium:
293
mg
|
Fiber:
1
g
|
Sugar:
9
g
|
Vitamin A:
78
IU
|
Vitamin C:
1
mg
|
Calcium:
86
mg
|
Iron:
2
mg