TLT Sandwich with Tempeh Bacon
This "TLT" sandwich is a satisfying vegan spin on the classic BLT, made with savory baked tempeh instead of bacon! It's a delicious, protein-rich meal stacked high with veggies and your favorite toppings.
Servings: 3 sandwiches
Ingredients
For the tempeh bacon:
- 8 oz. tempeh
- 3 Tbsp. tamari (or soy sauce)
- 1 Tbsp. pure maple syrup
- 1/2 tsp. smoked paprika
For the sandwich:
- 2 roma tomatoes
- 6 leaves romaine lettuce
- 6 slices of your favorite bread
- 3 Tbsp. Cashew Mayo (or store-bought)
- Toppings of choice: avocado, sprouts, hummus, mustard, etc.
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350°F (180°C).
- Cut tempeh into small, semi-thin strips. (I cut the tempeh block into strips, then halve those strips to make them thinner.)
- In a medium bowl, mix together the tamari, maple syrup, and smoked paprika. Add the tempeh strips. Gently stir with a spatula to coat each piece. Then set aside to marinate for about 10-15 minutes while your oven preheats. (You can stir them again occasionally to evenly coat.)
- Line a rimmed baking sheet with parchment paper or Silpat. Then place the marinated tempeh strips in a single layer. Drizzle any leftover tamari mixture on top for even more flavor if you'd like.
- Bake for 10 minutes. Then flip and return to oven. Bake for 10 more minutes.
- Meanwhile, prepare your toppings. When ready, assemble your sandwich: Layer bread, mayo, tomatoes, lettuce, tempeh bacon, and any other toppings of choice. (I highly recommend avocado and alfalfa/clover sprouts! You can even mash the avocado on one slice of bread for better stability.)
Notes
Yield: The tempeh bacon recipe yields enough for about 3 large sandwiches, or 4 smaller/medium sandwiches.
For gluten-free: Use GF bread, tamari, and ensure your tempeh is GF.
For oil-free: Use oil-free bread.
Nutrition Per Serving (Estimate)
Calories: 436 kcal | Carbohydrates: 44 g | Protein: 23 g | Fat: 14 g | Saturated Fat: 3 g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 4 g | Monounsaturated Fat: 3 g | Trans Fat: 0.02 g | Potassium: 687 mg | Fiber: 4 g | Sugar: 9 g | Vitamin A: 5387 IU | Vitamin C: 8 mg | Calcium: 188 mg | Iron: 5 mg
