Teriyaki Tempeh Stir Fry (Vegan)

I am SO excited to bring you this super simple Teriyaki Tempeh Stir Fry recipe today featuring my FAVORITE pan-fried Tempeh paired with Taylor Farms Teriyaki Vegetable Kit with Noodles! This entire recipe is ready from start to finish in 20 minutes and makes a truly delicious vegan dinner.

This is a sponsored post written by me on behalf of Taylor Farms.  The opinions and text are all my own. Thank you so much!

As you all know, I am a HUGE fan of making Asian fusion food at home- just look at my Vegan Lo Mein or Black Pepper Tofu & Green Beans for proof. In fact, other than baking, it's probably my favorite type of recipe to create for SGTO.

Truth be told, I am actually VERY picky about my stir fry sauce. It has to be just the right amount of salty, sweet, and a tad bit spicy. This is why I was SO excited when I tried Taylor Farms Teriyaki Vegetable Kit with Noodles and found that I not only liked the sauce, but could have an entire dinner ready in only 20 minutes!

What is in Taylor Farms vegetable kit?

Inside Taylor Farms Vegetable Kits you will find tons of crisp veggies and two packets. The packets contain the Teriyaki sauce and the noodles which are separated from the veggies to keep everything fresh.

Where can I find vegetable kits?

In Seattle, I am able to find Taylor Farms Vegetable Kits at Safeway. However, here is their store locator where you can enter in your zip code and find a store near you that has these kits.

What veggies are in each vegetable kit?

These kits feature some of my FAVORITE vegetables. Not to mention, all of the vegetables are pre-washed, sliced, and SO crisp!

• Broccoli
• Kale
• Snow peas/ snap peas
• Red Cabbage
• Brussel Sprouts
• Carrot

Are they vegan? 

You betcha! While they may not be certified vegan, they contain no animal products, dairy, or eggs in any of the ingredients.

How many calories and servings are in one vegetable kit?

Each bag contains 4.5 servings that are 130 calories each. I'll be honest with you all, my boyfriend and I make these for dinner and rarely have any leftovers. So, I'd say it feeds 2 hungry adults. Adding tempeh makes it more filling so you MAY be able to get away with storing some as leftovers, but we usually each the whole bag!

How to make tempeh stir fry

What really brings this vegan teriyaki stir fry from good to great is the spicy marinated tempeh on top! 

What is tempeh?

Tempeh is actually made from cooked and fermented soy beans. While you can find brands just made with soybeans, occasionally some products will have other beans or grains mixed in for more flavor. The brand that I used actually had a mix of soybeans and brown rice. 

Tempeh has a slightly nutty and tangy flavor. While it's made from the same ingredients as tofu, it really has a totally different flavor and texture! I find it to be way more chewy than tofu. Technically, tempeh doesn't need to be cooked, but it does taste much better pan-fried. I really love cooking with it because tempeh is low in moisture and it crisps up SO fast.

Easy 4-ingredient Sauce & Substitutes:

This tempeh recipe is made with 4 easy ingredients:

• Soy sauce (can be subbed 1:1 for tamarai or coconut aminos)
• Hoisin sauce (can be subbed 1:1 for oyster sauce or 1 Tbsp soy sauce+ 1 tsp cornstarch)
• Sriracha (can be subbed 1:1 for chili paste to give the sauce some spice)
• Maple syrup (gives the sauce some sweetness, can be subbed 1:1 for any liquid sugar or even 1 Tbsp of brown sugar)

To make the sauce, simply add all the ingredients to a small bowl and whisk together. It truly is THAT easy!

How to pan fry tempeh:

Once the sauce is prepped, the tempeh can be whipped up in less than 10 minutes. First slice it into 1-inch slices. Then, add oil to a skillet pan and turn on the heat. I like to use 2 Tbsp of oil so my tempeh crisps all around the edges, but feel free to add less oil.

Then add the tempeh to the hot pan and cook on each side for 2-3 minutes until browned and crisp. 

Once each side is browned, pour in the 4-ingredient stir fry sauce and mix it around for 1 minute. Then, remove the tempeh and set aside for later.

Steps to make a vegetable noodle bowl

First, cook the veggies 

Add 1-2 Tbsp of oil to a skillet and turn on the heat. Once the oil is hot, add in the veggies. Stir fry the veggies in the oil for anywhere from 5-8 minutes. I like my veggies extra cooked, so I stir fry them closer to 8 minutes.

Then, add in the noodles and sauce

While the veggies are cooking, cut a slit in the noodle packet and microwave it for 1 minute to soften. Once the veggies have cooked for 5-8 minutes, add in the noodles and stir fry together for about 1 more minute.

Add in the sauce & top with marinated tempeh.

Cut open the sauce packet and pour it directly into the wok/skillet with the cooked veggies and noodles. Stir together another minute or two.

Then, turn off the heat, top the teriyaki stir fry with tempeh, and serve!

FAQ & Substitutions:

Can I swap out tempeh for tofu?

Absolutely- just make sure to use firm or extra firm tofu! If you do this, I recommend cutting the tofu into cubes and coating tofu with 2 Tbsp cornstarch before cooking. This will help the tofu get crispy. I would also recommend half a block of tofu or 7 oz for this recipe as a full block would be too much.

P.S- If you need more tips on stir-frying crispy tofu check out my Black Pepper Tofu recipe.

How long will vegetable kits last in the fridge?

There is an expiration date on each package, but for me, my vegetable kits lasted in the fridge for 2 whole weeks. I was really excited about this because I had fresh veggies for multiple meals without having to go to the grocery store or spend any time prepping them. 

Do I need to make the tempeh sauce?

Nope! If you want to keep this dish lighter or less saucy, skip the tempeh sauce altogether. I still recommend pan frying the tempeh in oil first so it gets nice and crispy, but then just mix it in with the stir fry ingredients at the end. There is enough teriyaki sauce in the vegetable kit to lightly coat the tempeh.

Can we say YUM to that bite shot?

I am truly obsessed with this easy Tempeh Teriyaki Stir Fry (d0n't even ask me how many times we've made it over the last few weeks). Eating healthy homemade food doesn't have to be a struggle, so I hope you love this quick and simple dinner as much as I do. I'm SO happy I discovered Taylor Farms Vegetable Kits so I can have an easy go-to dinner that can be on the table in 20 minutes or less!

-TSG

Looking for more stir fry recipes? Check out these SGTO Favorites:

Vegetable Lo Mein with Tofu

Baked Tofu with Peanut Sauce

Vegan Fried Rice

Eggplant Lentil Curry