Teriyaki Tempeh & Broccoli

Prep Time: 10

Cook Time: 5

Total Time: 15

Servings: servings

Course: Main Dish

Author: Heather Nicholds

Tempeh is made of soy but is totally different from tofu. It’s a dense patty of cultured soybeans that originated in Indonesia. Like tofu, tempeh needs to have flavor infused into it and also needs to be cooked. Putting it in the electric pressure cooker with bold flavors is a perfect way to quickly create an irresistible meal.

Ingredients

1/4 cup tamari, soy sauce
1/4 cup water
1 Tbsp olive oil, or untoasted sesame oil, optional
1 Tbsp maple syrup, or unrefined sugar
1 tsp arrowroot powder, or cornstarch
1/2 tsp ground ginger, or 1 tsp fresh, grated
8-9 oz tempeh, cubed
2 cup broccoli, chopped in large chunks

Instructions

In your electric pressure cooker’s cooking pot, stir together the tamari, water, olive oil, maple syrup, cornstarch, and ginger. Add the tempeh and broccoli (or put the broccoli in a steamer basket on a trivet to cook above the tempeh, if you like). Close and lock the lid and ensure the pressure valve is sealed, then select High Pressure and set the time for 5 minutes.
When the cook time is complete, quick release the pressure, being careful not to get your fingers or face near the steam release.
Once all the pressure has released, carefully unlock and remove the lid and toss to combine.

Notes

Serving tip: For a complete meal, serve this dish with cooked quinoa or Cilantro-Lime Brown and Wild Rice, sprinkled with toasted sesame seeds or cashews.

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