Best 2 Tempeh Bacon Lettuce And Tomato Sandwich Recipes

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TEMPEH, LETTUCE AND TOMATO (TLT) SANDWICH



Tempeh, Lettuce and Tomato (TLT) Sandwich image

Provided by Whitney English

Categories     main-dish

Time 15m

Yield 1 triple-decker sandwich

Number Of Ingredients 9

3 slices tempeh bacon (see Cook's Note)
1 teaspoon coconut oil
3 slices sprouted whole-grain bread
1 tablespoon vegan mayonnaise
2 lettuce leaves
1 tomato, sliced
1/2 avocado, sliced
1/8 cup shredded carrots
1/8 cup sprouts

Steps:

  • Heat the oil in a medium skillet over medium heat. Add the tempeh bacon in a single layer and fry until cooked through, about 2 minutes per side.
  • While the tempeh cooks, toast the bread and spread each slice with the mayonnaise .
  • Top 1 slice of toast with half of the lettuce, tomatoes, avocado, carrots, sprouts and tempeh bacon. Repeat with a second slice of toast. Stack the toasts and close the sandwich with the third slice of toast.
  • Cut the sandwich into quarters and enjoy!

TEMPEH "BACON," LETTUCE, AND TOMATO SANDWICH



Tempeh

This modern take on the classic B.L.T. uses protein-packed marinated tempeh as a vegetarian substitute for bacon, grills the bread for charred flavor, and adds roasted cherry tomatoes for a sweet finish.

Provided by Katherine Sacks

Categories     No Meat, No Problem     Soy     Lettuce     Tomato     Sandwich     Lunch

Yield Makes 2 sandwiches

Number Of Ingredients 7

1 batch Tempeh Bacon
2 cups cherry tomatoes (about 10 ounces), halved
2 tablespoons regular or vegan mayonnaise
4 slices sourdough bread, grilled or toasted
1/2 large avocado, thinly sliced just before serving
1/4 cup basil leaves, coarsely torn
2 crisp romaine leaves

Steps:

  • Prepare marinade for Tempeh Bacon in a shallow dish, adding tomatoes along with tempeh. Cover and chill at least 2 hours or up to 4.
  • Preheat oven to 400°F and line a rimmed baking sheet with parchment paper. Arrange tempeh on one-half of sheet and tomatoes on remaining half in a single layer. Bake, tossing tempeh and basting with marinade after 10 minutes, until tempeh is crispy and tomatoes are shrunken and sweet, 30-33 minutes.
  • Divide mayonnaise between 2 slices of bread. Top with tempeh and roasted tomatoes. Arrange avocado slices, basil, and romaine over, then top with remaining slices to close sandwich.

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