Sweet Tempeh Bacon Sandwich
This is an intuitive cooking recipe. Use as much as you like of each ingredient! The steaming step is not necessary; however, I tend to always steam tempeh before using it and, in this case, the “bacon” was particularly succulent.
Ingredients
- Tempeh
- Maple syrup
- Liquid smoke
- Cayenne Pepper
- Avocado oil
- Toast
- Lettuce
- Vegan mayonnaise
Instructions
- Slice the tempeh lengthwise into strips.
- Steam for a few minutes (I steamed mine for 6 minutes in an electric steamer; you can also steam it in a covered skillet with a bit of water.
- While the tempeh is steaming, mix the maple syrup, liquid smoke, and cayenne pepper (for 5 pieces of tempeh I used about 1.5 T syrup, a splash of liquid smoke, and 2 pinches of cayenne pepper).
- Heat avocado oil in a skillet on high.
- Add the steamed tempeh to the skillet, reduce the heat to medium-high, and drizzle half of the syrup mixture over the tempeh.
- Cook for 5 minutes, flip the tempeh strips, drizzle the remaining syrup over the tempeh, and cook for an additional 3 – 5 minutes.
- Assemble your sandwich with toasted bread, vegan mayonnaise, lettuce and tempeh (add tomato, if you have it).
Enjoy!
Responses
I love tempeh BLTs! I agree on the need to steam it first. I’ve made a tempeh “crab” cake with it before that was delish. It can be as versatile as tofu!
I wish I had the “t” today! Stocked up tomatoes this afternoon. 🙂 A tempeh crab cake sounds divine!
I LOVE tempeh – it’s one of my favorite foods, I really enjoy the nutty flavor so no steaming first for me!!
I’m trying really hard to love it! 🙂
Whoa! That is one bad a** looking sandwich!
I heart sandwiches.
that looks so good! i must give it a try 🙂
Let me know if you do!
i cannot WAIT to make this 🙂
happy easter JL!
It’s “our” kind of recipe, Elise. Fast and yummy!
Love the pictures it looks so yummy!!!!
Thank you!
This looks amazing and like I need to make one … now!
Thank you! It’s so easy!
this sounds awesome I’m gonna try this, but what’s reason you steam the tempeh?
Hi Shelita! I find tempeh a little too earthy/tough/not loving it. Steaming it seems, to me, to allow it to absorb flavors more and to be more palatable. Let me know if you try it!
Why avocado oil (versus e.g., olive oil)?
You can use either, @teyzoo:disqus! That was the oil I used when I first made it but I use extra virgin olive oil and avocado oil interchangeably in many of my recipes.
Thank you!