This quick and easy Tempeh BLT Sandwich features air fried crispy tempeh bacon in a smoked maple marinade. The recipe is stacked with juicy tomatoes, crisp lettuce, and creamy vegan mayo. The perfect weekday lunch idea!
Course Brunch, Lunch, Main Course
Prep Time 5 minutesminutes
Cook Time 15 minutesminutes
Marinade Time 30 minutesminutes
Total Time 50 minutesminutes
Servings 2sandwiches
Author Two Market Girls
Ingredients
4slicesbread
70g(1 cup) lettuceshredded
1tomatosliced
28g(2 tbsp) vegan mayo
Tempeh Bacon:
227gtempeh
60mL(¼ cup) soy sauce
45mL(3 tbsp) apple cider vinegar
15mL(1 tbsp) maple syrup
2g(1 tsp) cumin
2g(1 tsp) smoked paprika
1g(½ tsp) garlic powder
10mL(2 tsp) liquid smoke
Instructions
Thinly slice tempeh into strips no more than a 1/4" thick.
To make the marinade combine soy sauce, apple cider vinegar, maple syrup, cumin, smoked paprika, garlic powder and liquid smoke in a shallow bowl or container. Whisk well to combine.
Place tempeh strips to marinade and make sure they are all coated. If using a container, place on slide and gently shake to coat. Let is rest for a minimum 30 minutes but at least an hour is best.
Once they have finished marinating you can bake or pan fry them, but we're opting to air fry them! Just place them in an air fryer and cook at 350F for 10-15 minutes or until golden and crispy.
To make the sandwich toast bread if desired and top with vegan mayo, shredded lettuce, tempeh bacon, and tomatoes. Enjoy!