5 from 15 votes
TLT Sandwich with Tempeh Bacon
The TLT sandwich with tempeh bacon assembles marinated, oven-baked tempeh strips flavored with tamari, smoked paprika, and maple syrup alongside fresh romaine lettuce, ripe tomato slices, and a choice of condiments on toasted bread. The tempeh replicates bacon’s smoky and slightly sweet profile for a vegan-friendly alternative in this layered sandwich.
Prep Time
20 mins
Cook Time
20 mins
Total Time
40 mins
Servings:
3
sandwiches
Calories:
340 kcal
Course:
Main Course
Cuisine:
American, Vegan, gluten-free
Ingredients
- 1-2 Roma tomato
- 6 leaves romaine lettuce (or spinach, etc.)
- 6 lices bread your favorite variety
- avocado vegan mayo, toppings of choice
- mayonnaise
- hummus
- mustard
- sprouts
For the tempeh bacon:
- 8 oz. tempeh
- 3 Tbsp. tamari (or soy sauce)
- 1 Tbsp. pure maple syrup (or less)
- 1/2 tsp. smoked paprika
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350°F (180°C).
- Cut tempeh into small, fairly thin strips.*
- In a shallow dish, mix together the tamari, smoked paprika, and maple syrup. Add the tempeh strips. Flip to coat well, then set aside to marinate for about 10-15 minutes while your oven preheats.
- Line a rimmed baking sheet with parchment paper. Place marinated tempeh strips in a single layer. Drizzle any leftover tamari mixture on top for even more flavor. (But this does make it saltier.)
- Bake for 10 minutes. Then flip and return to oven. Bake 10 more minutes.
- Assemble your sandwich: Layer bread, tomatoes, lettuce, tempeh bacon, and any other toppings of choice.
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Notes
- Slice tempeh into about 12 thin strips from the 8 oz block for optimal texture.
- Yield: Tempeh bacon recipe is sufficient for about three sandwiches.
- Use gluten-free bread and tamari in the marinade for a gluten-free sandwich.
Nutrition Information
Calories
340kcal
(17%)
Carbohydrates
43g
(14%)
Protein
23g
(46%)
Fat
10g
(15%)
Saturated Fat
2g
(10%)
Polyunsaturated Fat
4g
(24%)
Monounsaturated Fat
3g
(15%)
Trans Fat
1g
(50%)
Potassium
661mg
(14%)
Fiber
4g
(16%)
Sugar
9g
(18%)
Vitamin A
5215IU
(104%)
Vitamin C
5mg
(6%)
Calcium
193mg
(19%)
Iron
5mg
(28%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 3 sandwiches
Amount Per Serving
Calories 340
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 340kcal | 17% |
| Carbohydrates | 43g | 14% |
| Protein | 23g | 46% |
| Fat | 10g | 15% |
| Saturated Fat | 2g | 10% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 4g | 24% |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 3g | 15% |
| Trans Fat | 1g | 50% |
| Potassium | 661mg | 14% |
| Fiber | 4g | 16% |
| Sugar | 9g | 18% |
| Vitamin A | 5215IU | 104% |
| Vitamin C | 5mg | 6% |
| Calcium | 193mg | 19% |
| Iron | 5mg | 28% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.