Orange Pan-Glazed Tempeh

Name: Orange Pan-Glazed Tempeh
Total time: 25 min
Yield: 3 to 4 servings
Cuisine: American
Ingredients: 10 to 12 oz fresh tempeh, sliced into thin bite-sized pieces (¼” thick); 1 cup freshly squeezed orange juice (3 to 4 oranges, must be fresh, not bottled); 1 tbsp fresh ginger, grated (squeeze pulp); 2 tsp tamari; 1½ tbsp mirin; 2 tsp maple syrup; ½ tsp ground coriander; 2 cloves garlic, minced; 2 tbsp olive oil; juice of ½ lime; fresh cilantro, generous handful; Serve over: steamed jasmine or brown rice + broccoli

June 19, 2026

Orange Pan-Glazed Tempeh is a soy-free tempeh dinner made with fresh, fermented chickpea tempeh instead of soy. A few simple swaps keep it gluten-free, too.

3 to 4 servings · About 25 min · Soy-free · Gluten-free option

Why fermented chickpea tempeh

This recipe is built on our fresh chickpea tempeh, which is fermented rather than pasteurized, so the culture stays active and the flavor stays full. It is naturally soy-free and holds its texture through cooking.

Ingredients

10 to 12 oz fresh tempeh, sliced into thin bite-sized pieces (¼” thick)
1 cup freshly squeezed orange juice (3 to 4 oranges, must be fresh, not bottled)
1 tbsp fresh ginger, grated (squeeze pulp)
2 tsp tamari
1½ tbsp mirin
2 tsp maple syrup
½ tsp ground coriander
2 cloves garlic, minced
2 tbsp olive oil
juice of ½ lime
fresh cilantro, generous handful
Serve over: steamed jasmine or brown rice + broccoli

Instructions

Glaze. Combine OJ, ginger juice (squeeze grated ginger firmly, discard pulp), tamari, mirin, maple syrup, coriander, garlic. Whisk and set aside.
Sear tempeh. Olive oil, large skillet, medium-high. Single layer. Undisturbed 2 to 3 min until deeply golden. Flip, 2 to 3 more min.
Glaze and reduce. Pour orange mixture in, it will sizzle. Reduce to medium. Simmer 7 to 8 min, spooning over tempeh, until reduced to thick lacquered glaze. Check at 7 min, fresh tempeh needs slightly less.
Plate over rice. Squeeze lime. Scatter cilantro. Serve right away, glaze tightens as it sits.

Chef note: One of the most-cited tempeh recipes online for a reason. Fresh tempeh’s clean, nutty flavor shines against the bright citrus glaze.

Make it with

Start from a block of OG Raw Chickpea Tempeh, our blank-canvas base for any recipe. For a no-cook protein any night, grab our Tempeh Jerky Variety 3-Pack. Short on time? Reach for our heat-and-serve Quick Tempeh Stir-Fry.

Allergen swaps

Tamari → coconut aminos; mirin may contain WHEAT → use GF mirin (Eden brand or Kikkoman GF) or substitute 1 tbsp dry sherry + ½ tsp sugar.

Frequently asked questions

Is Orange Pan-Glazed Tempeh soy-free?

Yes. Our tempeh is fermented from chickpeas, not soybeans, so this recipe is naturally soy-free. Check any packaged sauces or condiments if soy is a strict concern.

How do I make it gluten-free?

The tempeh itself is gluten-free. Use gluten-free bread, tamari, or noodles wherever the recipe calls for the standard version, and confirm any packaged sauces are gluten-free.