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Tempeh Lettuce and Tomato Sandwich

Tempeh Lettuce and Tomato Sandwich

Lisa
This simple Tempeh Lettuce and Tomato Sandwich is the Vegan version of a BLT, it's the TLT.
Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 10 minutes
Marinade time- 1 hour up to 12 hours 1 day
Total Time 1 day 20 minutes
Course Main Course, sandwich, vegan
Cuisine American
Servings 4 Sandwiches

Ingredients
  

  • 2 8oz packages Tempeh
  • 3 Tbsp Liquid Aminos Or substitute with a soy sauce.
  • 1/3 Cup Real Maple Syrup
  • 1 tsp Smoked Paprika
  • 1/4 tsp Ground Pepper
  • 1 tsp Onion Powder
  • 1 tsp Minced Garlic
  • 2 Tbsp Apple Cider Vinegar
  • 2/3 Cup Water

Sandwich Ingredients

  • Tomato
  • Lettuce
  • Your favorite Sandwich Bread Use your favorite.
  • Plant Based Mayonnaise Use your favorite.

Instructions
 

  • Slice the tempeh into thin slices, about 1/4 to 1/8th of an inch thick and place the slices into a glass dish, set aside.
  • To make the marinade, mix together water, liquid aminos, apple cider vinegar, maple syrup, and seasonings, pour over the sliced tempeh.
  • Cover and place the tempeh into the refrigerator over night, or for at least an hour before cooking (if you want to make it the same day).
  • After an hour or the next day, pull the marinaded tempeh out of the refrigerator and set aside.
  • Slice the tomato into thin slices, and set aside for the assembly of the TLT.
  • And place the lettuce next to your tomatoes.
  • In a large skillet, on medium heat, add oil and the marinated tempeh, cook until the tempeh is a nice deep golden brown on each side.
  • A little tip: I used the marinade liquid in the skillet as well. This helped to brown up the tempeh, reduces the amount of oil you need, and of course adds more flavor.
  • While the tempeh is cooking, prepare your bread for the TLT.

Assembling the TLT

  • Toast your bread, spread a generous amount of your favorite plant based mayo on each slice, and place on a plate.
  • Once the tempeh is done, place the tempeh on one slice of the prepared toast for each sandwich.
  • Add the thinly sliced tomatoes and large leaf lettuce.
  • Finish off by topping the sandwich with the other slice of toast.
  • Slice the sandwich in half and serve.
Keyword dairy-free, gluten-free, plant based, recipe, sandwich, tempeh, Tempeh Lettuce and Tomato, vegan