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BBQ Ranch Tempeh Wrap (Vegan!)

May 29, 2023 by Kaitlin · 2 Comments

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This easy BBQ Tempeh Wrap recipe is protein-rich and so delicious! It's made with fresh veggies and a dairy-free ranch dressing. Plus it's easy to customize with your own favorite toppings! (Vegan with gluten-free & oil-free options.)

Vegan BBQ ranch tempeh wrap cut in half on a white plate

This delicious BBQ Ranch Tempeh Wrap is hearty, savory, and so satisfying! It's a tasty meatless remake of a BBQ Ranch Chicken Wrap.

First we combine crumbled tempeh that's marinated in BBQ sauce. Then top it with crisp, crunchy vegetables. And finally, drizzle it with a tasty homemade ranch dressing. (Yes!)

It's super delicious yet simple to prepare. Plus you can make both the BBQ sauce and ranch dressing ahead of time so they're ready to go.

Enjoy it for lunch, dinner, or an easy weeknight meal. It's family-friendly and everyone can have fun customizing it with whatever veggies and toppings they love!

Bell pepper, onion, tomato, tortillas, garlic, carrot, and greens ingredients laid out on a metal tray

Ingredients for BBQ Tempeh Wrap

For this recipe you'll need:

  • Tempeh: You'll need one 8 ounce block of tempeh for this recipe. I purchase organic whenever possible. Tempeh is made from fermented soybeans and it's a great source of protein, fiber, and many other nutrients. Some people prefer to steam their tempeh before preparing to remove the bitter taste, but I don't bother with this step. Feel free to steam it if you'd like however! (Also be aware some store-bought tempeh patties include grains, so ensure yours is gluten-free if needed.)
  • BBQ sauce: Use one you enjoy because it's a lot of the flavor in this dish. I like to use my homemade Vegan BBQ Sauce recipe. It's deliciously bold, tangy, and slightly sweet.
  • Yellow onion: Or you can use white onion or sweet onion instead.
  • Bell pepper: Any color will work. Most often I use orange, yellow, or red bell pepper, but green bell pepper works too.
  • Fresh garlic cloves: Use more or less to suit your taste. You can also substitute with dried garlic powder if needed.
  • Baby leafy greens: Or romaine lettuce, baby spinach, or kale. This adds a crisp, refreshing texture to offset the warm tender BBQ tempeh mixture.
  • Roma tomato: Or use plum tomato or other garden tomato. For a richer, sweeter taste, use grape tomatoes or cherry tomatoes.
  • Carrot
  • Ranch dressing: I use my homemade oil-free Vegan Ranch Dressing for this recipe which is rich, tangy, creamy, and so flavorful with fresh herbs. But simply use your own favorite. (Or try this Avocado Ranch Dressing instead!)
  • Tortillas of choice: Be sure to use gluten-free if desired. I try to find whole grain when possible. This recipe yields about 3 large wraps, but it can vary depending on how big your tortillas are and how much you stuff them.
Overhead view of crumbled tempeh marinating in BBQ sauce with metal spoon

Customizing

Make it spicy: Use a spicy BBQ sauce, or stir in a pinch of cayenne pepper, a fresh jalapeno pepper, or your favorite hot sauce to taste.

Make it cheesy: Sprinkle a tablespoon of nutritional yeast or your favorite dairy-free cheese shreds on top before rolling up.

For gluten-free: Be sure your tempeh patty is gluten-free, and use your favorite gluten-free tortillas.

For oil-free: Use my homemade oil-free ranch dressing (as most store-bought dressings contain oil). Wraps can be tricky to find oil-free, but one option is Ezekiel's sprouted whole grain tortillas that are made without oil.

Preparing an open-faced wrap with BBQ tempeh, greens, tomato, and ranch dressing

Serving

Toppings: Change it up with other veggies as you see fit. Diced creamy avocado, cooked sweet corn, sprouts, cucumber, or sliced red onion would be tasty as well.

Storing

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator. You can either store the prepared wrap for up to one day, or the separate components to assemble when needed.

Hand holding a BBQ ranch tempeh wrap cut in half to show inside

For more inspiration, also browse all easy vegan dinner recipes or sandwich & wrap recipes.

Vegan BBQ ranch tempeh wrap cut in half on a white plate

BBQ Ranch Tempeh Wrap (Vegan!)

Satisfying & protein-rich! Made with saucy BBQ tempeh crumbles, crisp veggies, and a homemade ranch dressing. Customize it with your own favorite toppings!
5 from 2 votes
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Prep Time: 10 minutes minutes
Cook Time: 15 minutes minutes
Total Time: 25 minutes minutes
Author: Kaitlin - The Garden Grazer
Course: Main Dish
Cuisine: Gluten-Free Option, Oil-Free Option, Vegan
Servings: 3 wraps

Ingredients

For the BBQ tempeh:

  • 8 oz. tempeh
  • 3/4 cup BBQ sauce
  • 1/2 yellow onion
  • 1 bell pepper (any color)
  • 2 cloves garlic

For the rest:

  • 1-2 cups baby leafy greens
  • 1 roma tomato
  • 1 medium carrot
  • 1/3 cup Vegan Ranch Dressing
  • 3 large tortillas (gluten-free if desired)

Instructions

  • Crumble tempeh and place in a bowl with BBQ sauce. Stir well and set aside to marinate.
  • Finely dice onion and bell pepper. Mince garlic.
  • In a pan over medium-high heat, sauté onion and bell pepper for about 7-8 minutes. (I use 3 Tbsp. water/broth for no-oil sauté method, adding more as needed.)
  • Reduce heat to medium-low. Add minced garlic. Stir and sauté 1 minute.
  • Add the BBQ tempeh mixture. Stir well and cook 6-7 minutes until heated through. (Add more BBQ sauce for extra-saucy if desired.)
  • Meanwhile, chop and prepare toppings: Slice tomato and grate carrot.
  • Assemble wraps: Place BBQ tempeh down the center of each tortilla. Top with greens, tomato, carrot, and ranch dressing. Roll up tightly with ends tucked in.

Notes

For gluten-free: Be sure your tempeh patty is gluten-free, and use GF wraps.
For oil-free: Use my homemade oil-free ranch dressing (as most store-bought dressings contain oil). Wraps can be tricky to find oil-free, but one option is Ezekiel's sprouted whole grain tortillas.

Nutrition Per Serving (Estimate)

Nutrition Facts
BBQ Ranch Tempeh Wrap (Vegan!)
Amount per Serving
Calories
467
% Daily Value*
Fat
 
16
g
25
%
Saturated Fat
 
4
g
25
%
Polyunsaturated Fat
 
5
g
Monounsaturated Fat
 
5
g
Potassium
 
1176
mg
34
%
Carbohydrates
 
62
g
21
%
Fiber
 
7
g
29
%
Sugar
 
16
g
18
%
Protein
 
24
g
48
%
Vitamin A
 
11406
IU
228
%
Vitamin C
 
75
mg
91
%
Calcium
 
272
mg
27
%
Iron
 
7
mg
39
%
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.

Sodium content: This is omitted as I cannot provide an accurate number. I encourage you to calculate your own to provide a much more precise reading based on the exact ingredients, brands, and amounts you're using.

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  1. Jennifer says

    August 31, 2023 at 8:03 pm

    5 stars
    We had these wraps tonight along with your Potato Corn Chowder. I really liked the flavours of the tempeh mixture. This was a quick and easy meal to prepare and the BBQ sauce was fantastic. Thanks for another awesome recipe!

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    • Kaitlin says

      September 01, 2023 at 8:22 am

      What a great idea pairing those two dishes together! So glad you're enjoying the BBQ sauce too!

      Reply

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