Vegan BLT Tempeh Sandwich Recipe

This is a very simple and smoky marinade for tempeh which goes great to replace bacon on a BLT.

BLT Tempeh Sandwich

Servings: 2

Active time: 15 min + marinade time

Ingredients

• 12 oz tempeh
• 2 c water
• 2 tbsp tomato paste
• 2 tbsp soy sauce
• 2 tbsp maple syrup
• 2 tbsp liquid smoke
• 2 tbsp olive oil
• 2 Slices of Bread per sandwich, enough for 3-4
• vegan mayo
• 1 tomato
• 1 avocado
• 2-4 romaine lettuce leaves

Directions

1. CREATE MARINADE: In a tupperware, or gallon bag, mix together the water, tomato paste, soy sauce, maple syrup and liquid smoke. This is your marinade.
2. MARINATE TEMPEH: Slice the tempeh into thin slices (about 1 cm). Place into bag. Seal and put bag in fridge for 3-24 hours to marinate.
3. PAN SEAR: Heat up a pan with 2 tbsp of olive oil. Cook the tempeh on both sides for about 3-5 min each side.
4. STACK BLT: Stack your BLT with bread, vegan mayo, tempeh bacon, tomato slices, lettuce and sliced avocado.