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Vegan Tempeh BLT Bacon Sandwich.

Smoked Vegan Tempeh BLT Bacon Sandwich

Katherine Kyle
This delicious smoked tempeh BLT tastes exactly like the real thing. Get your bacon fix by eating this great vegan alternative to the classic bacon sandwich. Ready in just 10 minutes, this meal contains 380 calories and 15 grams of protein per serving.
5 from 2 votes
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Prep Time 5 minutes
Cook Time 5 minutes
Course dinner, lunch, Main Course
Cuisine Britain
Servings 1
Calories 145.5 kcal

Equipment

  • Large Pot or Large Frying Pan

Ingredients
  

  • 1 Gluten-Free Panini Roll Or 2 Slices Of Gluten-Free Bread (I Used Shar Gluten Free Panini Rolls)
  • 1 Tablespoon Vegan Mayonnaise
  • 2 Lettuce Leaves
  • 1 Tomato
  • 1 Serving Of Smoky Tempeh Bacon

Tempeh Bacon Ingredients

  • 1 Tablespoon Olive Oil
  • 200g Tempeh
  • 2 Tablespoons Tamari
  • 1 Tablespoon Maple Syrup
  • 1 Teaspoon Liquid Smoke
  • 1 Teaspoon Of My Homemade BBQ Seasoning Or ¼ Teaspoon Smoked Paprika, ¼ Teaspoon Chipotle Chili Powder, ½ Teaspoon Garlic Powder, And ½ Teaspoon Onion Powder

Instructions
 

BLT Instructions

  • Spread 2 slices of bread or 2 halves of a bread roll with mayonnaise. Layer on your lettuce, tomato, and tempeh bacon on one piece of bread. Add your other piece of bread to the top to make a sandwich.

Tempeh Bacon Instructions

    Pan

    • Add the oil to a large frying pan over a medium heat. Slice the tempeh and add the slices to the pan. Try to make sure each slice is flat. Cook the tempeh for 1-3 minutes until golden. Turn over and cook for 1-3 minutes until golden.
    • Mix all the other ingredients in a small bowl. Add the mixture to the pan. Stir the tempeh until coated and leave until the liquid has been absorbed. This should only take about 1 minute.
    • Serve in a sandwich or as part of a cooked breakfast.

    Oven

    • Preheat the oven to 200C/400F.
    • Slice the tempeh and lay it flat on a baking tray lined with parchment/greaseproof paper.
    • Mix all of the other ingredients in a small bowl and pour over the tempeh.
    • Bake for 10-15 minutes until the liquid has been absorbed and the tempeh is golden brown.

    Air Fryer

    • Slice the tempeh and lay it flat on the air fryer basket lined with parchment/greaseproof paper. Alternatively, you could use a silicone baking dish that fits in your air fryer basket.
    • Mix all of the other ingredients in a small bowl and pour over the tempeh.
    • Bake for 5-10 minutes at 200C/400F until the liquid has been absorbed and the tempeh is golden brown.

    Notes

    Storage: This recipe keeps in the fridge for up to 4 days in an air-tight container. It also freezes well for up to 3 months.  Defrost it before using it. Reheat it by warming it up gently in a pan, air fryer, or oven.
    Nutritional Information: The nutritional information is for one serving of the entire recipe.