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Vegan BLT Tempeh Sandwich

Don’t you just love a crisp sandwich with a smoky kick mixed with the smooth, nutty taste of avocado? Then you are going to enjoy this drool worthy Vegan Tempeh BLT Sandwich. It’s a whole lot healthier than your traditional BLT, but you’re guaranteed to be just as satisfied after your plate is polished off.

Vegan Tempeh BLT Sandwich

Sandwiches are an amazing invention. They’re easy to pack up and take on the go, a great addition to a spontaneous picnic, and a super quick lunch or snack for a grumbling tummy.

But what happens when you’re running out of ideas and getting sick of the same old vegan sandwiches? This is where the wonder ingredient tempeh comes into play!

First off, if you’re unfamiliar with tempeh let me introduce you. Made from fermented soybeans, tempeh is very nutritious and protein rich. It’s an excellent source of vegan probiotics, vitamins and dietary fiber.

Hand Holding a Vegan BLT Sandwich

On top of that, it’s a superhero at soaking up flavors such as this yummy tempeh marinade. Because of its soaking up superpower, it makes a great plant-based alternative to bacon and therefore perfect for this vegan BLT sandwich, as well as for vegan bowl toppings, for instance one of my favorite vegan rice bowls with smoky tempeh.

Not only does tempeh make a great bacon alternative, but I love using it as a substitute for ground beef. Perfect vegan sloppy joes use crumbled tempeh and are a very welcome comfort food on a chilly day, as well as vegan eggplant lasagna.

How to Make Tempeh BLT Sandwiches

The trick to making a fantastic sandwich is delicious bread. And while you could go out and buy your favorite store-bought loaf, I want to challenge you to make bread from scratch. I promise you; homemade bread is a total game changer.

Baking your own bread may sound overwhelming, but it’s actually super easy, and incredibly delicious. Healthy, and hearty this homemade No-Fail Wholemeal Bread  and Spelt Bread are going to bring your tempeh BLT sandwich to a whole new level.

Vegan BLT Sandwich Ingredients

You will have to have a batch of vegan bacon already prepared. What you are going to love about this bacon is that you can make a big batch of it and keep it in the fridge for up to a month.

That means whenever you’re ready, take out however much you’d like, throw it in the oven and enjoy fresh, crispy vegan bacon whenever you so desire!

Spread some mashed avocado on the bread of your choice, layer with lettuce, tomato and a few pieces of the vegan tempeh bacon strips and you’re done! Enjoy your super simple, yet wholly satisfying tempeh BLT sandwich.  

Collage with four steps of Vegan BLT Sandwich preparation

Why this Recipe Works

There great thing about this simple sandwich is that:

  • It’s quick and easy to put together with minimal ingredients.
  • You can customize it to your liking.
  • Vegan sandwiches make great on the go meals or snacks.
  • Using tempeh instead of bacon is much healthier and more nutritious.
  • It works well to feed a group of people. Make a big batch of vegan bacon and you can easily make a bunch of tempeh BLT sandwiches in one go.
  • It’s 100% plant-based.

Vegetarian BLT Sandwich Closeup

Cook’s Tips

Recipe Variations

  • Add some cucumber for more bite or try a different spread. Spice it up with chili flakes or add a dollop of vegan mayo.
  • Try making your tempeh sandwich with this delicious homemade whole meal bread. Your home will smell amazing.
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Vegan BLT Tempeh Sandwich

This Vegan Tempeh Sandwich is whole lot healthier than your traditional BLT, but you’re guaranteed to be just as satisfied after your plate is polished off.
Course lunch, Main course/starter/side dish
Cuisine American
Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 5 minutes
Total Time 15 minutes
Servings 4 servings
Calories 304kcal
$3

Ingredients

Instructions

  • Slice avocado in half, pit it and use a fork to mash the flesh to make it spreadable. Spread about a quarter of avocado on a slice of bread, add a lettuce leaf and a slice of tomato following 2-3 vegan tempeh bacon strips. Cover with another slice of bread. Continue with the rest of the sandwiches. Enjoy!

Notes

Cook’s Tips

Recipe Variations

  • Add some cucumber for more bite or try a different spread. Spice it up with chili flakes or add a dollop of vegan mayo.
  • Try making your tempeh sandwich with this delicious homemade whole meal bread. Your home will smell amazing.
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Nutrition

Calories: 304kcal | Carbohydrates: 34g | Protein: 16g | Fat: 13g | Saturated Fat: 2g | Sodium: 246mg | Potassium: 703mg | Fiber: 8g | Sugar: 5g | Vitamin A: 3883IU | Vitamin C: 18mg | Calcium: 128mg | Iron: 3mg
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About Elena Szeliga

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Elena Szeliga is the founder of Happy Kitchen.Rocks, where she shares delicious and healthy vegetarian and vegan food, from weeknight dinners to veganized classics and gourmet appetizers. Her recipes have been featured at Better Homes & Gardens, BuzzFeed, Country Living, The Kitchn and Reader’s Digest. Her mission is to help cook easy vegetarian and vegan meals with simple and fresh ingredients. Read more about Elena.

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