10 Terrific Vegan Recipes That Use Teriyaki!

Teriyaki is a sweet and spicy Japanese sauce and it’s usually made with soy sauce, sugar, mirin, and sake. However, many variations of this sauce use soy sauce, brown sugar, and other flavors such as garlic and ginger. These teriyaki recipes are perfect for a weeknight dinner or to keep on hand for a quick meal. You can even make a batch of teriyaki sauce to use throughout the week!

If you’re looking for even more teriyaki recipes, check out this roundup!

Here are ten teriyaki recipes to add to your meal rotation!

1. Pineapple Teriyaki Fried Quinoa

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Quinoa is really appealing because its a whole grain that cooks in just 15-20 minutes so you can make a quick + healthy meal in no time. Since you can make quinoa really quickly, this Pineapple Teriyaki Fried Quinoa by Megan Calipari comes together pretty fast!

2. Hawaiian Teriyaki Chickpea Burger

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If you’re looking for a burger concept that’s going to sweep people right off their feet, this Hawaiian teriyaki chickpea burger is everything you need! The patties are made from chickpeas, sweet potato, panko, and oats. These Hawaiian Teriyaki Chickpea Burger by Gabrielle St. Claire are cooked in homemade teriyaki sauce, allowing them to absorb the flavor. They’re then dressed with teriyaki-grilled pineapples, jalapeño coleslaw, and creamy avocado. You get multiple textures, sweet, savory, spicy, and aesthetically the colors are varied and bright.

3. Teriyaki Tofu Steaks

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These Teriyaki Tofu Steaks by Tara Weir make a delicious dish and a wonderful dinner any night of the week!

4. Teriyaki Patties

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These Teriyaki Patties by The Vegan 8: 100 Simple, Delicious Recipes Made With 8 Ingredients or Less make the most delicious burgers – they are flavored with teriyaki sauce, sweet caramelized onions, toasted sesame seeds, and garlic. They are so hearty and chewy, and they don’t fall apart. Be sure to use quick-cooking oats (not old-fashioned)—they are crucial to the texture and binding. For a spicier burger patty, add in the red pepper flakes. If not, increase the black pepper to 3/4 teaspoon.

5. Blood Orange Teriyaki Tofu and Asparagus Pea Fried Rice

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This Blood Orange Teriyaki Tofu and Asparagus Pea Fried Rice by Annie Kimmelman are so rich in flavor and satisfying. You could probably eat it every night for dinner! This bowl is actually pretty simple to make and totally customizable – it’ll become a meal prep staple in your house.

6. Baked Teriyaki Tofu Salad

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This Baked Teriyaki Tofu Salad by Aaron Calder can be a delicious, easy light lunch or a main meal (deluxe recipe) with sweet potato and a few extra ingredients.

7. Teriyaki Tofu Steaks

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This is a filling and satisfying recipe that’s full of flavor! Make these Teriyaki Tofu Steaks by Sarah Creighton for the whole family.

8. Teriyaki Cauliflower Tacos With Pineapple Salsa

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These Teriyaki Cauliflower Tacos With Pineapple Salsa by Kat Condon would be nothing without that pineapple salsa. Just a simple combination of fresh pineapple, red onion, cilantro, lime juice, sea salt, and if you prefer your salsa with some kick to it, go ahead and chop a few jalapeños up and toss them in. Go ahead and play with the recipe, add spice, subtract spice, do whatever! Isn’t that the best part about cooking at home anyway?

9. Teriyaki Tofu

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Take out may be one of your favorite meals, but it can get expensive and typically it’s not going to be the most healthy meal you’ve ever eaten. So if you’re looking for an amazing vegan alternative to your favorite take out menu, out check out this Teriyaki Tofu by Kennedy Kitchings!

10. Aloha Teriyaki Burger

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Take your tummy on a tropical vacation with these Aloha Teriyaki Burger by Joni Marie Newman! These are delicious on a grilled bun with lettuce, grilled Maui onions, and a thick, grilled pineapple ring.

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