Step 1

In a small bowl, whisk together maple syrup, soy sauce, olive oil, ginger, and optional red pepper flakes. Set aside.

Step 2

Heat coconut oil in a large frying pan over medium-high heat. Once hot, add tempeh pieces and cook, flipping occasionally, until sides are browned. Remove cooked tempeh from pan and place on a plate lined with a paper towel.

Step 3

In the now-empty pan, add sauce and cook over medium-high heat for 30 seconds to 1 minute, stirring constantly, until the sauce starts to thicken. Remove from heat, add cooked tempeh and stir to coat.

Step 4

Serve warm topped with optional sliced green onion tops (green parts only).