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Tempeh Bacon BLT

Name: Tempeh Bacon BLT
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 15 min
Total time: 30 min
Yield: 2 servings
Cuisine: american
Ingredients: 225 g tempeh thinly sliced; 2 tbsp soy sauce; 1 tsp liquid smoke; 1 tbsp maple syrup; 0.5 tsp paprika; 0.25 tsp black pepper ground; 1 tbsp olive oil; 4 pcs bread sliced; 2 tbsp vegan mayonnaise; 20 g lettuce; 0.5 pcs tomato sliced

This vegan take on the classic BLT sandwich features crispy, savory tempeh bacon. Layered with fresh lettuce, ripe tomato, and creamy vegan mayonnaise, it's a satisfying and flavorful meal. Perfect for a quick lunch or a light dinner.

An original recipe by Forkin

Total time: 30 min
Serves: 2
Difficulty: Easy
Per serving: 587 kcal

Allergen information: may contain gluten and soy. Always check ingredient packaging if you have an allergy.

Mise en place

Ingredients

tempeh bacon

225 gtempeh, thinly sliced

tempeh bacon marinade

2 tbspsoy sauce
1 tspliquid smoke
1 tbspmaple syrup
0.5 tsppaprika
0.25 tspblack pepper, ground

cooking

1 tbspolive oil

sandwich

4 pcsbread, sliced
2 tbspvegan mayonnaise
20 glettuce
0.5 pcstomato, sliced

Equipment

toaster · shallow dish · large skillet · knife · whisk

The method

Step by step

1
Slice the tempeh into thin strips, about 1/8 inch thick.
About 2 min
Cook’s note: Use a sharp knife or mandoline for even slices.
2
In a shallow dish, whisk together the soy sauce, liquid smoke, maple syrup, paprika, and black pepper to create the marinade.
About 1 min
3
Add the sliced tempeh to the marinade, ensuring all pieces are well coated. Let it marinate for at least 10 minutes, or longer if time allows.
About 10 min
Cook’s note: For deeper flavor, marinate for 30 minutes to an hour in the refrigerator.
4
Heat the olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat.
About 1 min
5
Once hot, add the marinated tempeh in a single layer, working in batches if necessary to avoid overcrowding the pan.
6
Cook for 3-5 minutes per side, until the tempeh is golden brown and crispy.
About 8 min
Cook’s note: Adjust heat as needed to prevent burning and achieve desired crispiness.
7
While the tempeh is cooking, toast the bread slices to your desired crispness.
About 3 min
8
Spread vegan mayonnaise evenly on one side of each toasted bread slice.
About 1 min
9
Layer the crispy tempeh bacon, lettuce, and sliced tomato onto two of the bread slices.
About 1 min
10
Top with the remaining bread slices to form the sandwiches. Serve immediately.

Per serving

Nutrition

59%Score

Calories: 586.9kcal
Protein: 28.6g
Carbs: 53.7g
Fat: 32.3g
Fibre: 2.4g
Sugar: 12.1g

Estimated from the recipe’s ingredient quantities. Values can vary with brands and substitutions.

Keep it good

Storage

Store any leftover tempeh bacon and sandwich components separately in airtight containers in the refrigerator.

Reheating

Reheat tempeh bacon in a dry skillet or toaster oven until crispy. Assemble sandwiches fresh.