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Fast and Delicious Tempeh Sandwich Slices

October 16, 2009 · By Monica Shaw

Smoky Tempeh Sandwich

I’ve previously blogged about this tempeh as a tasty filler for veggie reuben sandwiches, but the recipe really deserves a post of its own.

These smoky tempeh slices have been rocking my world this week. They make phenomenal sandwiches, but are just as tasty on their own as a snack (you will have a hard time resisting the urge to eat them straight out of the pan).

In addition to their great flavor, this tempeh is also very easy to make and requires no marinading. Instead, the tempeh slices get boiled with a delicious cooking juice, allowing them to soak up all of the flavor in a matter of minutes right in the pan.

A few ideas for tempeh sandwich fillers:

  • Lettuce, tomato and vegannaise
  • Avocado, tomato and sprouts
  • Avocado, tomato and sauerkraut
  • Any kind of shredded veggie, like carrots or cabbage
  • Sauteed mushrooms and onions
  • Roasted tomatoes

Smoky Tempeh Sandwich

Smokey Tempeh Slices

8 oz. tempeh
2 Tbsp soy sauce
1 Tbsp balsamic vinegar
1 Tbsp maple syrup
1/4 tsp liquid smoke
1/4 cup water
1 Tbsp olive oil
Bring a small put of water to the boil, add the block of tempeh, and let it simmer for 10 minutes (you can skip this step if you want, but boiling the tempeh does help it absorb more flavor).

While the tempeh boils, make the marinade by mixing all of the liquid ingredients together except the olive oil.

Remove the tempeh from the boiling water and slice it thinly (about 1/8″ thickness).

Heat the olive oil in a non-stick pan. Add the tempeh slices and pour the marinade on top. Bring the marinade to a boil and simmer until the liquid has evaporated. Brown the tempeh on both sides, adding more olive oil if necessary.

Serves 4. Per serving: 157 Calories; 11g Protein; 9.5g Total Fat; 9.3g Total Carbohydrates; 0mg Cholesterol; 457mg Sodium.

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  1. jeni treehugger says

    October 16, 2009 at 6:19 pm

    What a nommy sammich.

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  2. Jes says

    October 16, 2009 at 8:50 pm

    Awesome tempeh slices! Kinda like bacon but better πŸ™‚

    Reply
  3. Marina says

    October 16, 2009 at 8:51 pm

    Sandwich looks great. I have to try tempeh soon, I’m intrigued, but a bit scared to try it πŸ™‚

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  4. Monica Shaw says

    October 17, 2009 at 6:16 am

    Yeah, totally bacon-esque. Though it should be noted that the tempeh doesn’t really get crispy. Though you could probably achieve it by frying it in lots of oil. =)

    Marina – the tempeh slices are a good place to start. As is Veganomicon’s http://www.theppk.com/recipes/dbrecipes/index.php?RecipeID=2060“ rel=”nofollow”>hot sauce glazed tempeh.

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  5. JJ says

    October 4, 2011 at 1:00 pm

    We’ve been looking for a good vegetarian sandwich to pack picnic style for camping. I’m going to give this a try!

    Reply
  6. Monica says

    October 4, 2011 at 1:39 pm

    Fantastic, JJ! Let me know what you think. πŸ™‚

    Reply
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