Tempeh BLT Sandwich

Name: Tempeh BLT Sandwich
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 10 min
Total time: 25 min
Cuisine: American, World Cuisine
Ingredients: 150g tempeh, sliced thinly; 3 tbsp soy sauce; 1.5 tbsp maple syrup; 1/2 tsp paprika; Pinch black pepper; 1/4 tsp garlic powder, optional; 4 bread slices, slightly toasted if desired; 1/2 baby gem lettuce; 1 tomato, sliced; 2 heaped tbsp basil pesto

4 steps

Prep:15minCook:10min

A vegan take on the classic BLT, with maple marinated tempeh bacon which pairs so well with the basil pesto. You won't miss bacon at all!

Updated at: Fri, 23 Feb 2024 07:29:14 GMT

Nutrition balance score

Good

Glycemic Index

Low

Glycemic Load

High

Nutrition per serving

Calories476 kcal (24%)

Total Fat20.4 g (29%)

Carbs50.9 g (20%)

Sugars15.4 g (17%)

Protein26.5 g (53%)

Sodium1925.1 mg (96%)

Fiber4.8 g (17%)

% Daily Values based on a 2,000 calorie diet

Ingredients

2 servings

For the tempeh:

150gtempeh

sliced thinly

3 Tbspsoy sauce

1 ½ Tbspmaple syrup

½ tsppaprika

black pepper

¼ tspgarlic powder

optional

For the sandwich:

4 slicesbread

slightly toasted if desired

0.5baby gem lettuce

1tomato

sliced

2 heaped tbspbasil pesto

Instructions

For the tempeh:

Step 1

Whisk together the marinade ingredients in a small bowl. Place the tempeh slices in a shallow dish, pouring over the marinade. Allow to marinate for at least 15 minutes or up to a few hours.

Step 2

Once marinated, cook in some oil in a pan over medium heat until golden. This should take about 3 minutes, flipping over to cook the other side. Repeat for each tempeh slice, cooking in batches to not overcrowd the pan.

Assemble the sandwich:

Step 3

Spread the pesto on two slices of the bread (toasted if desired). Top with lettuce, tomato, and then the tempeh slices. Serve and enjoy!

Note

Step 4

This recipe stays to the classic L & T, but feel free to add in any other toppings. I'll often add in some roasted red pepper and a squirt of sriracha.