Sugar-Free Easy Fried Tempeh
Savor the bold and smoky flavors of this **Sugar-Free Easy Fried Tempeh**, a quick and healthy recipe that's perfect for weeknight meals or meal prep. Made with simple pantry staples like soy sauce, garlic powder, smoked paprika, and olive oil, this dish transforms protein-rich tempeh into crispy, golden-brown bites infused with rich, savory goodness. Featuring a short marinating time of just 5 minutes, this recipe is both fuss-free and packed with flavor, making it ideal for those seeking a speedy, sugar-free, and plant-based option. Pair it with your favorite salads, grain bowls, or enjoy it as a stand-alone snack. Ready in just 25 minutes, this no-sugar fried tempeh dish is the ultimate meatless protein boost!
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 8 ounces tempeh
- 2 tablespoons soy sauce
- 3 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon onion powder
- 1 teaspoon smoked paprika
- 0.5 teaspoon black pepper
- 0.25 cup water
Instructions
Cut the tempeh into bite-sized cubes or thin strips, depending on your preference.
In a shallow dish, combine soy sauce, 1 tablespoon of olive oil, garlic powder, onion powder, smoked paprika, black pepper, and water. Whisk together to form a marinade.
Add the tempeh pieces to the marinade. Toss to ensure the tempeh is evenly coated. Allow it to marinate for at least 5 minutes to absorb the flavors.
Heat the remaining 2 tablespoons of olive oil in a large non-stick skillet over medium heat.
Once the oil is hot, add the marinated tempeh. Reserve any remaining marinade in the dish.
Fry the tempeh, turning occasionally, until it is golden brown and crispy on all sides, about 10-12 minutes.
Optionally, add a splash of the reserved marinade to the skillet during the last few minutes of cooking to enhance the flavor.
Remove the tempeh from the skillet and let it drain on a paper towel-lined plate to remove excess oil.
Serve immediately as a main dish or over salads and grain bowls.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
866 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 68.3 g | 88% | |
| Saturated Fat | 14.3 g | 72% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 4.0 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 0 mg | 0% | |
| Sodium | 1192 mg | 52% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 25.1 g | 9% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 1.9 g | 7% | |
| Total Sugars | 0.5 g | ||
| Protein | 49.2 g | 98% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 256 mg | 20% | |
| Iron | 6.5 mg | 36% | |
| Potassium | 1137 mg | 24% | |
*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
