Tempeh with Sweet & Sour Sauce

Tempeh with a creamy sweet-sour sauce is a healthy twist on a classic Chinese takeout favorite. If you love tofu, you are sure to enjoy tempeh—a fermented soy product that offers a similar protein punch without the extensive draining process.

Being soy-based, tempeh is an excellent source of protein. For the best health benefits, choose gluten-free tempeh. There are numerous ways to prepare tempeh—you might marinate it before frying, but in this recipe we skip marination so that the tempeh can better absorb the sweet and sour sauce during cooking.

This versatile dish can be served on a bed of rice, used as a taco filler, added to chili or barbecue, or even tucked into a vegan wrap as a hearty, high-protein meat substitute.