TEMPEH BACON SANDWICH / How to make vegan bacon / How to cook tempeh

tempeh

🥗Healthier: tofu

💰Cheaper: seitan

Tofu is lower in calories, while seitan has a meatier texture.

soy sauce

🥗Healthier: coconut aminos

💰Cheaper: liquid aminos

Coconut aminos are lower in sodium, while liquid aminos are often cheaper.

vegan mayonnaise

🥗Healthier: avocado spread

💰Cheaper: regular mayonnaise

Avocado spread is healthier, while regular mayonnaise is cheaper.

whole grain bread

🥗Healthier: sprouted grain bread

💰Cheaper: white bread

Sprouted grain bread is more nutritious, while white bread is often less expensive.

Simmer tempeh in water with a veggie bouillon cube for 15 minutes to reduce bitterness.

Cut the tempeh into little strips after simmering.

In a bowl, combine soy sauce, tahini, maple syrup, and liquid smoke to make the marinade.

Place the tempeh strips in a bowl with a lid and pour the marinade over them, turning gently to coat.

Let the tempeh marinate for at least 15 minutes, or overnight for better flavor.

Heat a skillet over medium heat and add oil to the pan.

Add the marinated tempeh strips to the hot skillet and cook until crispy, adding extra marinade for flavor if desired.

Assemble the sandwich by spreading vegan mayonnaise on one slice of toasted whole grain bread.

Layer crispy tempeh bacon, sliced avocado, tomato, and leafy greens on top of the mayonnaise.

Top with another slice of bread and enjoy the sandwich.

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