STICKY TEMPEH // one pot vegan recipe

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🥗Healthier: low-sugar soy sauce

💰Cheaper: honey

Low-sugar soy sauce reduces sweetness while maintaining flavor.

tempeh

🥗Healthier: tofu

💰Cheaper: seitan

Tofu is a lighter alternative, while seitan is a protein-rich substitute.

Heat 1 tablespoon of soy sauce in a pan.

Add a handful of cut up tempeh to the pan.

Sprinkle in ginger powder and garlic powder.

Use water to fry the tempeh, or add some oil if desired.

Stir to coat the tempeh with the spices.

Squeeze the juice of half a lime into the pan.

Add 1-2 tablespoons of tapioca starch to the pan and coat the tempeh.

Add a little bit of miso paste and mustard to the pan.

Pour in some agave syrup to make it sticky.

Add a little bit of pepper and pour in some water, starting with less and adding more as needed.

Taste and adjust spices as necessary.

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