8 Vegan Tempeh Recipes You Should Try

If you've been curious about giving tempeh a try but aren't sure where to start, start here! Here are 8 easy and delicious Vegan Tempeh Recipes to get you started. From Tempeh Bolognese to Tempeh Bacon, you won't believe how versatile this plant-based protein is!

Have you ever tried tempeh before? If yes, then hopefully you're already on team tempeh with me and know how good this fermented soy bean cake can be.

If no, you're maybe thinking that tempeh sounds kind of freaky. Well then let me assure you that yes, yes it is kind of freaky... freaky delicious, that is!

If you want to learn all about different tempeh cooking techniques, be sure to check out this post on How to Cook Tempeh.

Curious? Hungry? Both? You're in luck! I've rounded up 8 Vegan Tempeh Recipes to get you started!

1. Tempeh Bolognese

Let's get started this list of vegan tempeh recipes with a classic comfort food: bolognese sauce. No, tempeh isn't an ingredient in traditional bolognese, but this vegan Tempeh Bolognese sure is delicious!

Tempeh Bolognese

This easy vegetarian bolognese sauce is made with crumbled tempeh, nutritional yeast, and flavourful spices. Done in under 30 minutes but with all-day flavour and packed with plant-based protein, this vegetarian pasta sauce is the perfect quick and healthy weeknight dinner. 

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2. Vegan Tempeh Buddha Bowls

Buddha bowls are such a great way to start adding tempeh into your diet. They're endlessly customizable, and you can mix and match the ingredients you like best. This is a Vegan Tempeh Buddha Bowl from Live In Kitchen is a tempeh recipe I can really get behind.

Vegan Tempeh Buddha Bowls

These Vegan Tempeh Buddha Bowls are full of wholesome ingredients like fluffy quinoa, marinated tempeh, carrots, radishes, and green onions!

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3. Tempeh Tacos

This is hands down one of my favourite vegan tempeh recipes. It's so quick and easy to pull together, spicy, delicious, and who could ever be mad about eating tacos? Give these Tempeh Tacos a try when your next taco night rolls around!

Tempeh Tacos

Tempeh Tacos!!! These vegetarian tacos are made with an easy vegan taco filling made from tempeh. They're super fast to make, healthy, and delicious, and the vegan taco meat is full of plant-based protein. 

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4. Teriyaki Tempeh Burgers

I love homemade veggie burgers, and the bold flavours of this Teriyaki Tempeh Burger from Connoisseurus Veg is no exception! They're easy to make, delicious to eat, and are freezer friendly to boot!

Teriyaki Tempeh Burgers

These Asian-inspired tempeh burgers are flavor bombs waiting to explode in your mouth! Made with sweet and savory teriyaki sauce and topped with zippy slaw, they’re perfect for both weeknight dinners and summer cookouts.

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5. Vegetarian Lettuce Wraps with Spicy Sesame Tempeh

If you're looking for tempeh recipes that pack some heat, you can stop right here! The Spicy Sesame Tempeh in these Vegetarian Lettuce Wraps is going to spice up your life in just the right way.

Vegetarian Lettuce Wraps

Vegetarian Lettuce Wraps with Spicy Sesame Tempeh! These crunchy vegan wraps are a healthy twist on a classic recipe, with tempeh for protein, a spicy sesame sauce for bold Asian flavours, and lots of crunch from fresh vegetables. 

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6. Griddled Miso and Sweet Ginger Glazed Tempeh

I always love the way that Kellie plays with flavour, and this griddled tempeh recipe is no exception. Fire up your grills and try Griddled Miso and Sweet Ginger Glazed Tempeh from Food to Glow!

Griddled Miso and Sweet Ginger Glazed Tempeh

This easy recipe makes this healthy, vegan protein much more accessible with a delicious miso and ginger glaze. Griddle or pan-fry and enjoy with the simple, spicy lime-dressed salad.

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7. Tempeh Bacon

Tempeh Bacon is hands down my favourite plant-based bacon. If only I knew how easy it was to make at home, I'd have been positively rolling in tempeh bacon by now. Grab the recipe and make this Tempeh Bacon BLT for lunch today!

Tempeh Bacon BLT

Vegan tempeh bacon BLT sandwich made with homemade tempeh bacon, avocado, crisp lettuce, and juicy tomatoes.

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8. Tempeh Teriyaki

If you're looking for a quick and easy weeknight dinner, Tempeh Teriyaki is a safe bet! Made with my Vegan Teriyaki Sauce, this one can be on the table in about 15 minutes if you play your cards right. 

Tempeh Teriyaki

Teriyaki Tempeh is an easy and delicious vegan meal. Make Teriyaki Tempeh bowls with steamed veggies and brown rice, stuff into wraps, or just snack on it as is.

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