BBQ Tempeh Sandwich
User Reviews
4.8
BBQ Tempeh Sandwich
Description
This BBQ Tempeh Sandwich recipe uses diced tempeh cooked alongside minced garlic and diced red onion to build a base of savory flavor. Adding liquid smoke and submerging the tempeh completely in barbecue sauce allows the pieces to absorb smoky notes and a sweet tang. Cooking until the sauce caramelizes thickens the coating, giving the tempeh a sticky glaze.
The texture of the tempeh is firm yet tender with a caramelized exterior. The sauce provides moistness with a balance of smokiness and sweetness, complemented by the aromatics of garlic and onion. The sandwich is assembled on buns and can be topped with any preferred burger toppings.
It fits well as a casual vegan or vegetarian sandwich option, suitable for backyard BBQs or quick meals. Adding slaw or spicy sauce can enhance texture and flavor variety.
Tips note that if using smoked BBQ sauce, the liquid smoke can be omitted to avoid overpowering the dish. Cooking tempeh patties on a grill wrapped in foil offers an alternative method. Gluten-free buns can be used for dietary preferences. Spicy BBQ additions or toppings can customize heat levels according to taste.
Ingredients
- 1 package tempeh diced
- 2 cups barbecue sauce
- 1 clove garlic minced
- ½ small red onion diced
- ¼ teaspoon liquid smoke of
- 4 Buns
- Your favorite burger toppings
Instructions
- Cook garlic and onion in a nonstick or lightly oiled pan for 5 minutes.
- Add tempeh and liquid smoke, continue to cook for another 5 minutes.
- Add BBQ sauce until the tempeh is submerged. Cook for 5 more minutes or until sauce is caramelized.
- Serve tempeh mix on a bun and top with your favorite burger toppings.
Notes
- If using smoked barbecue sauce, omit the liquid smoke to avoid excessive smokiness.
- Tempeh patties can be grilled in a foil packet for a backyard BBQ variation instead of pan cooking.
- Add chili powder, cayenne, or red flakes to increase spice if desired.
- Use gluten-free buns to make the sandwich gluten-free.
- Consider topping with vegan coleslaw for a complementary texture and flavor contrast.
Nutrition Information
Show DetailsNutrition Facts
Serving: 4servings
Amount Per Serving
Calories 484 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 484kcal | 24% |
| Carbohydrates | 86g | 29% |
| Protein | 17g | 34% |
| Fat | 9g | 14% |
| Saturated Fat | 1g | 5% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 2g | 12% |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 2g | 10% |
| Sodium | 1462mg | 61% |
| Potassium | 519mg | 11% |
| Fiber | 2g | 8% |
| Sugar | 43g | 86% |
| Vitamin A | 254IU | 5% |
| Vitamin C | 2mg | 2% |
| Calcium | 111mg | 11% |
| Iron | 13mg | 72% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
User Reviews
Overall Rating
4.8
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