Smoky Tempeh Sandwich

Best Bread: Seeded sandwich bread, sourdough, multigrain, or thick-cut white sandwich bread all work well. Toasting helps the bread hold up to the avocado and tomato.
Tempeh Texture: Grill or sear the tempeh until it has browned edges. That little bit of texture makes the sandwich much better.
Avocado: Slice the avocado thick enough that it does not disappear into the sandwich.
Vegan Check: Use vegan bread and vegan butter if you want the full sandwich to stay vegan.
Serving Suggestions: Serve with Creamy Coleslaw Dressing and Slaw Mix, Crispy Tortilla Strips , Greek Garden Salad, or Vegetarian Au Jus.

Name: Smoky Tempeh Sandwich
Prep time: 10 min
Cook time: 10 min
Total time: 20 min
Ingredients: 12 ounces Grilled Smoky Tempeh; 8 slices sandwich bread; 4 large lettuce leaves; 2 tomatoes (sliced); 2 avocados (sliced); 2 tablespoons vegan butter or avocado oil (optional, for toasting bread)

A smoky marinade gives the grilled tempeh enough character to anchor a simple sandwich. Toasted bread stays sturdy around cool lettuce and creamy avocado.

By Alex Stone20 MINUTES

Butter Club Notes

This sandwich is simple, so the tempeh has to carry it. The smoky marinade gives the tempeh that savory, almost bacon-adjacent flavor, and once it gets grilled or seared, it has enough character to stand up to the avocado, tomato, and toast. I like this one on good seeded bread, sourdough, or a thick-cut sandwich bread. Nothing too fancy, just bread that can toast well and hold everything together.