Vegan BLT Sandwich

vegan bacon

🥗Healthier: smoked tempeh

💰Cheaper: grilled mushrooms

Smoked tempeh offers a smoky flavor with less fat.

whole grain bread

🥗Healthier: sprouted grain bread

💰Cheaper: white bread

Sprouted grain bread adds more nutrients.

vegan mayo

🥗Healthier: avocado spread

💰Cheaper: plain yogurt

Avocado spread is creamy and healthier.

tomato

🥗Healthier: heirloom tomato

💰Cheaper: canned tomatoes

Canned tomatoes are more affordable and still flavorful.

Warm up the skillet to medium-high heat and drizzle in about 1 teaspoon of oil.

Slice 4 ounces of tempeh into thin strips.

Add 2 teaspoons of tamari, 2 teaspoons of grade B maple syrup, and 1/8 teaspoon of liquid smoke to the tempeh strips.

Sprinkle in black pepper to taste.

Drop the tempeh strips in the sizzling hot skillet and drizzle in the excess marinade.

Cook the tempeh for about 2 minutes on each side until nicely browned, flipping them halfway through.

For the sandwich prep, add smoky paprika or chipotle powder to some vegan mayo and stir until creamy.

Slather the spicy mayo on toasted sprouted grain bread.

Slice up tomatoes.

Stack the sandwich by adding lettuce, tomato, tempe bacon, and curried carrot slaw.

Cooking Techniques

Equipment Needed

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