Smoky Tempeh BLT Sandwich

Another classic made plant-based. This tempeh BLT sandwich is as satisfying as the original. Oven-baked or pan-fried bacon, vegan mayo, toasty whole-grain bread, crispy romaine lettuce, and heirloom tomatoes, if you can find them, make this sandwich seriously good. Top it with some creamy avocado if you like, too.

If you’ve been missing this classic because you’ve given up bacon, give it a try. And, you know you’re making the right decision to eat less meat with the announcement from the World Health Organization that processed meats are cancer-causing.

You can use store-bought tempeh bacon, or you can make it yourself. It’s actually quite easy to make because you’ll just need to make the marinade, slice the tempeh, and marinate it for a few hours. Then, bake or brown the marinated tempeh in a non-stick pan. Here’s my recipe for Smoky Tempeh Bacon.

Enjoy these plant-based sandwiches:

• Tofu Eggless Salad Sandwich
• Tempeh Salad Sandwich
• Veggie Sandwich
• Chickpea Salad Sandwich

I’d love to hear your feedback in the comments below for this Tempeh Bacon BLT. If you have a photo, post it on Instagram, tag me using the hashtag #plantbasedcooking in your caption, and I won’t miss it.

This recipe is Plantricious Friendly because it meets the following guidelines.

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Plant-Based Nutrition

• Must be whole food plant-based, contains no animal products
• May be minimally processed
• No added oil
• No added sugars
• No artificial additives or preservatives
• *Plantricious Friendly foods may include but are not limited to condiments, fermented foods, soups, sauces, beverages, dressings, marinades, etc.

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Tempeh BLT

Store-bought or homemade tempeh bacon, vegan mayo, toasty whole-grain bread, crispy romaine lettuce.

Prep Time10 minutes mins

Cook Time5 minutes mins

Total Time15 minutes mins

Servings: 2 people

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Equipment

• Non-stick pan

Ingredients

• 6-8 slices Smoky Tempeh Bacon (Or store-bought. I like the Lightlife brand.)
• 4 pieces whole-grain bread toasted
• 1 tomato sliced
• 2 leaves lettuce washed and drained
• homemade mayonnaise* or mashed avocado. Use store-bought in a pinch.
• avocado slices, optional

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Instructions

• In a non-stick pan over medium-high, heat 3-4 slices per sandwich of the tempeh bacon until lightly browned on each side. Watch carefully so they don't burn.
• Add mayonnaise to your toasted bread and top with bacon, lettuce, and tomato.
• Optional: add sliced or mashed avocado.

Notes

Optional: use store-bought vegan mayonnaise

*to remain a Plantricious friendly recipe, use the linked tofu mayo recipe

The nutrition label includes:
8 slices tempeh bacon & avocado slices

Nutrition

Nutrition Facts

Tempeh BLT

Amount per Serving

Calories

430

% Daily Value*

Fat

 

21

g

32

%

Saturated Fat

 

2.7

g

17

%

Sodium

 

513

mg

22

%

Carbohydrates

 

48

g

16

%

Fiber

 

13.7

g

57

%

Sugar

 

9.4

g

10

%

Protein

 

14.5

g

29

%

Vitamin A

 

400

IU

8

%

Vitamin C

 

29.7

mg

36

%

Calcium

 

120

mg

12

%

Iron

 

2.7

mg

15

%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.

The nutrition information is a rough estimate. Values will vary based on variables like specific brand or type of product used. To obtain the most accurate representation, it’s recommended that you calculate your own with the actual amount and type of ingredient used.

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