Smoky Tempeh Sandwich
A smoky marinade gives the grilled tempeh enough character to anchor a simple sandwich. Toasted bread stays sturdy around cool lettuce and creamy avocado.
Recipe link
Prep time10 min
Cook time10 min
Total time20 MINUTES
- Course
- Sandwiches
- Cuisine
- Vegetarian Vegan
- Difficulty
- Easy
- Est. calories / serving
- 548
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)
Instructions
Instructions
- Warm the Tempeh: Heat a grill pan or skillet over medium-high heat. Grill or sear the Grilled Smoky Tempeh for 2–3 minutes per side until hot and lightly browned.12 oz Grilled Smoky Tempeh
- Prepare the Vegetables: Wash and dry the lettuce. Slice the tomatoes and avocados. Season the avocado lightly with kosher salt, black pepper, and a small squeeze of lemon juice if desired.4 lettuce leaves, 2 tomatoes, 2 avocados, kosher salt, black pepper, lemon juice
- Toast the Bread: Toast the bread until golden and sturdy. For a richer sandwich, toast the bread in vegan butter or avocado oil on a griddle.8 slices bread, 2 tbsp vegan butter or avocado oil
- Build the Sandwiches: Layer lettuce, tomato, avocado, and warm smoky tempeh onto 4 slices of toasted bread. Close with the remaining slices.toasted bread, lettuce, tomato, avocado, smoky tempeh
Notes
- 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.
Nutrition (Approximate Per Serving)
Yield
4 sandwiches — Serving size: 1 sandwich
- Calories
- 548
- Carbohydrates
- 54 g
- Protein
- 24 g
- Fat
- 29 g
- Saturated Fat
- 5 g
- Polyunsaturated Fat
- 7 g
- Monounsaturated Fat
- 15 g
- Cholesterol
- 0 mg
- Sodium
- 612 mg
- Potassium
- 1025 mg
- Fiber
- 13 g
- Total Sugars
- 8 g
- Vitamin A
- 1280 IU
- Vitamin C
- 28 mg
- Calcium
- 142 mg
- Iron
- 5 mg
Equipment
- Grill pan or large skillet
- Toaster or griddle
- Chef’s knife
- Cutting board
- Tongs
- Measuring spoons