Delicious T.L.T. Sandwich

This is an awesome way to pack more protein into your day and enjoy every bite while doing it.

Ever heard of Tempeh? I’m sure most of you have but if you haven’t listen to this. Tempeh is rich in nutrients and contains protein, fiber and vitamins.

You can fry, bake, steam, boil or even Bbq this stuff. It is similar to tofu in regards that is can take on the flavours you mix with it. This gives you an array of options from sauces, herbs, spices to marinades and many more.

This marinade I made will have a similar taste to bacon. I know why not just eat bacon then? Well just because we like the flavour, doesnt mean we have to harm any animal to achieve it.

But that’s just my opinion and a topic for another day.

Let’s make this thing!

Tempeh Sandwich

Chef Perry

Delicious tempeh Lettuce and Tomato

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Prep Time 1 day d 21 hours hrs

Course lunch, Main Course, sandwich, Snack

Equipment

• Oven, mixing bowl and baking sheet Frying pan (optional)

Ingredients

  

For The Marinade

• 4 Tbsp Soy Sauce
• 2 Tbsp Real Maple Syrup
• 1 Tsp Liquid Smoke
• 1/2 Tsp Crushed Black Pepper
• 1 Tbsp Black Strap Molasses
• 1 Tsp Garlic Salt
• 1 Tsp Smoked Paprika
• 1 Tbsp Olive Oil

For The Sandwich

• 1 Package Tempeh
• 1 Large Bun
• 1 Medium Tomato
• 1 Handful Fresh Lettuce of Choice
• 1 Tbsp Vegan Mayo or Mustard (optional)

Instructions

 

For The marinade

• Add all the ingredients of the marinade except for the olive oil in a mixing bowl. Mix together well
• Slice the tempeh in 1/2 inch width slices and place in the marinade.
• Allow the tempeh to sit in the marinade at least 15 minutes but 24 hours would be really really good!
• Pre heat oven to 350 F or 175 C

  Lightly brush a baking sheet with half of the olive oil and place tempeh pieces on the sheet.

  Now put the other half of the olive oil in the marinade. Mix and brush half of it on the tempeh.

  Place in oven and bake for aprox 25 minutes.

  Turn tempeh over after 25 minutes and rebrush the rest of the marinade on them. Bake for another aprox 10-15 minutes.

  Note: If you wish to fry the tempeh you can with a little bit of olive oil and takes aprox 10 – 15 minutes.

Putting it Together

• Slice the bun in half length wise and add the mayo. Now place the tempeh on the bottom of the bun and top with sliced tomato, a pinch of salt and then lettuce.

  Slice in half and Enjoy!

  Cheers

  Chef Perry

  AkA- The Vegan Gorilla
  

Keyword roma tomato, tempheh