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Teriyaki Tofu-Tempeh Casserole

Cultural Context

Teriyaki, originating from Japan, refers to a cooking technique that involves grilling or broiling food with a glaze of soy sauce, mirin, and sugar. This casserole combines traditional teriyaki flavors with plant-based proteins like tofu and tempeh, making it a popular dish among vegetarians and vegans. The dish reflects a modern twist on Japanese cuisine, embraced by health-conscious eaters in the U.S. and beyond.

Japanese-AmericanUSmain
60 min
medium
6 servings
Servings4
14 oz tofu
8 oz tempeh
1/2 cup teriyaki sauce
2 cups broccoli florets
2 medium carrots
1 medium bell pepper
1 cup rice
4 green onions
2 tablespoons sesame seeds
1 tablespoon ginger
3 cloves garlic
2 tablespoons soy sauce
2 tablespoons olive oil
1/2 cup water
1/2 teaspoon black pepper
1 teaspoon salt

Quantities are estimated based on standard recipes for your convenience. The actual ingredients used in this video are accurate.

teriyaki sauce

🥗Healthier: low-sodium soy sauce

💰Cheaper: homemade teriyaki sauce

Low-sodium soy sauce reduces sodium content while homemade can save costs.

tempeh

🥗Healthier: seitan

💰Cheaper: extra firm tofu

Seitan provides a similar texture while extra firm tofu is often more affordable.

sesame seeds

🥗Healthier: pumpkin seeds

💰Cheaper: sunflower seeds

Pumpkin seeds provide similar crunch and flavor, while sunflower seeds are typically cheaper.

1

Preheat the oven to 375°F (190°C).

2

Press the tofu to remove excess moisture, then cut into cubes.

3

Slice the tempeh into thin strips.

4

In a large skillet, heat olive oil over medium heat and sauté garlic and ginger until fragrant, about 1-2 minutes.

5

Add the cubed tofu and sliced tempeh to the skillet and cook until golden brown, about 5-7 minutes.

6

Stir in the teriyaki sauce, soy sauce, and black pepper, cooking for an additional 2-3 minutes.

7

In a separate pot, cook the rice according to package instructions.

8

In a large mixing bowl, combine the cooked rice, sautéed tofu and tempeh, broccoli, carrots, and bell peppers.

9

Transfer the mixture to a greased casserole dish and spread evenly.

10

Cover the dish with foil and bake for 25 minutes.

11

Remove the foil and bake for an additional 10 minutes until vegetables are tender.

12

Garnish with sliced green onions and sesame seeds before serving.

Cooking Techniques

sautéingbaking

Equipment Needed

large skilletcasserole dishpotmixing bowl

Spice Level:

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Dietary

vegangluten-free

Allergens

soy

Also Known As

Tofu-Tempeh BakeTeriyaki Casserole

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