Healthy Recipe of the Week

Attention all vegans and vegetarians (or anyone seeking a meatless burger)!

Tempeh can be an excellent substitution for that meat-like feel.

Tempeh is also a good source of Vitamin B-12, which can be deficient in a vegan diet.

Tempeh BLT

Tempeh Ingredients

• (1) 8-ounce package of Tempeh
• 2 tablespoons Tamari Sauce (*may substitute with Soy Sauce)
• 2 tablespoons Avocado Oil
• 2 tablespoons Maple Syrup
• 1 teaspoons Smoked Paprika

Condiments 

• Whole Grain Sandwich Bread (toasted) (*may substitute for whole wheat tortilla)
• (1) medium-sized Avocado (mashed)
• Leaf Lettuce 
• (1) Tomato (sliced)
• Vegan Mayonnaise (*optional)

Directions

Preheat oven to 400° degrees F. Cut the tempeh into thin slices (about ¼-inches thick). In a shallow dish, whisk the tamari sauce (or soy sauce), avocado oil, maple syrup and smoked paprika. Add the tempeh slices to the marinade, turning to coat. Allow the tempeh to marinade for thirty (30) minutes. Line a baking sheet with parchment paper and arrange the tempeh in a single layer and bake for twenty (20) minutes. Remove tithe tempeh from the oven and allow to cool slightly. Arrange sandwiches by spreading toasted bread with the mashed avocado and layering the lettuce, sliced tomato, and tempeh slices.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Reference

YMCA of Greater Seattle. (2021, October 26). Recipe: Tempeh BLT. YMCA of Greater Seattle Blog. https://www.seattleymca.org/blog/recipe-tempeh-blt