Description
Indulge in the vibrant flavors of a Vegan Tempeh BLT Sandwich, where crispy tempeh takes center stage alongside fresh lettuce and juicy tomatoes. This plant-based delight features a creamy, smoky sauce that ties everything together, making it a perfect choice for brunch or a satisfying lunch. Quick to prepare and endlessly customizable, this sandwich is both nutritious and bursting with flavor, ensuring every bite is a celebration of deliciousness.
Ingredients
Scale
- 8 oz tempeh, sliced into thin strips
- 4 slices whole grain or sourdough bread
- 1 cup ripe tomatoes, sliced
- 1 cup romaine or butter lettuce, washed and dried
- 3 tbsp vegan mayo
- 1 tsp smoked paprika
- 2 tbsp soy sauce
- 1 tbsp maple syrup
- Oil for cooking
Instructions
- 1. Marinate the tempeh by mixing soy sauce, maple syrup, and smoked paprika in a bowl. Brush onto tempeh strips and let sit for at least 15 minutes.
- 2. Heat oil in a non-stick pan over medium heat. Cook marinated tempeh for about 5 minutes on each side until golden brown.
- 3. While the tempeh cooks, toast the slices of bread until golden.
- 4. In another bowl, combine vegan mayo with remaining smoked paprika and a pinch of salt.
- 5. Spread sauce on one side of each slice of toasted bread. Layer with lettuce, tomatoes, and tempeh before topping with another slice of bread.
- 6. Cut diagonally and serve immediately.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Frying
- Cuisine: Vegan
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 sandwich (approximately 200g)
- Calories: 370
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 780mg
- Fat: 17g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 15g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 42g
- Fiber: 7g
- Protein: 16g
- Cholesterol: 0mg