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The Ultimate Tempeh Sandwich

March 7, 2015 by Cara

This is one of those sandwiches you need a fork and knife to eat. You know, like how George Castanza started with the candy bar? Yeah I’m doing that with this Ultimate Tempeh Sandwich. This little beauty is messy and requires at least four napkins to wipe off the leftovers from your face and fingers. It’s the best thing since sliced (gluten free) bread…

The Ultimate Tempeh Sandwich

And it’s perfect timing too with St. Patrick’s Day coming up soon. A rainbow assortment of sandwich toppings to pair nicely with a homemade batch of Tempeh Bacon. I kind of really love tempeh. Checking the archives I realized that I have a lot of tempeh recipes (thus supporting my claim that I love the dang food!):

Tempeh Meatballs

Baked Buffalo Tempeh Tenders

Tempeh Meatloaf Cupcakes

Chinese Tempeh Salad

Chipotle Blackened Tempeh Wrap

 

 

 The Ultimate Tempeh Sandwich (2)

I realize it can be an acquired taste but if you lightly steam your tempeh before you do anything else with it, you can greatly reduce that bitter flavor and make it more mild in taste. I don’t because it doesn’t bother me but I know it is a widely preferred practice. But what I do know is that you don’t have to do so in this vegan bacon recipe because the marinade already helps with this.

The Ultimate Tempeh Sandwich

 

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The Ultimate Tempeh Sandwich

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  • Author: Fork & Beans
  • Prep Time: 20 mins
  • Cook Time: 5 mins
  • Total Time: 25 mins
  • Yield: 1 Ultimate Sandwich 1x
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Ingredients

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  • 4 Tempeh “Bacon” slices
  • 2 slices gluten-free bread (this recipe or this yeast free recipe can work too)
  • 1–2 Tbsp. hummus
  • 1/4 avocado, sliced
  • 4 sliced cucumbers
  • 2 tomato slices
  • 2 red onion slices
  • 1 slice of yellow and orange bell pepper each
  • handful of lettuce and sprouts

Instructions

  1. Pile together all the ingredients in between 2 slices of bread to make a tower of veggies. Slice in half and place on top of each other. Good luck eating it without a mess!


Nutrition

  • Serving Size: 1 sandwich
  • Calories: 445
  • Sugar: 21g
  • Sodium: 800mg
  • Fat: 10.2g
  • Carbohydrates: 38g
  • Fiber: 1.5g
  • Protein: 17g

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 The Ultimate Tempeh Sandwich

And because I don’t have much else to say, I’m going to let these pictures do all of the talking…

Tempeh Rainbow Sandwiches

 

 Namastasty

 

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  • Vegan Meatball Sub SandwichesVegan Meatball Sub Sandwiches

Filed Under: Dairy-Free, Dinner Ideas, Egg Free, Fresh Out of the Oven, Gluten-Free, Holiday, Kid-Friendly, Lunch Box, Nut Free, St. Patrick's Day, Vegan

About Cara

Based in Chicago with her husband and son, Cara is the creator behind the site Fork and Beans: A place where kids can have fun with their food.

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  1. C. Fruity

    May 4, 2015 at 2:24 pm

    Thanks for the hint about steaming. I tried tempeh once, in a BBQ type sandwhich, and it was good and healthy, but I think I’d like to change up the flavor a bit. I’ll try steaming it next time!

  2. Kiki Stamatiou

    March 30, 2015 at 7:35 pm

    Looks like such a delicious mouthwatering recipe. I’ll definitely have to try it sometime, especially when it makes for such a hearty, healthy meal, that’s sure to be most satisfying.

    ★★★★★

    • Cara

      March 31, 2015 at 9:25 am

      Hope you love it as much as I do Kiki 🙂

  3. Traci

    March 18, 2015 at 3:21 am

    What a sammich, Cara! We love tempeh, as well, and are always looking for new ways to use it. I will soon be making my own with the tempeh starter I’ve found. Curious about the bread used in your beautiful photos…I checked the bread recipes you linked above, but they don’t look like the same bread you’ve used here. I’d love to know what bread this is. It looks amazing! Thanks!

  4. Marly

    March 15, 2015 at 12:03 pm

    This may be my new favorite way of eating the rainbow! Pinned!

  5. Glutenfreeveganpantry

    March 10, 2015 at 2:46 am

    This sandwich looks sooo tasty. I’m always on the hunt for gluten free vegan lunches and this one fits the bill. Sandwiches are the go to lunch for a lot of people and this is why! I’m soooo going to eat this.

    • Cara

      March 10, 2015 at 6:49 am

      I hear you! I try my best to branch away from eating sandwiches for lunch and add more variation but there is always something extremely comforting about a HUGE, layered tempeh sandwich 🙂

  6. Alice @ Hip Foodie Mom

    March 9, 2015 at 2:27 pm

    I love this!!!!

    • Cara

      March 10, 2015 at 6:49 am

      Thank you so much Alice, you are so sweet, xo.

  7. Anjali @ Vegetarian Gastronomy

    March 9, 2015 at 2:07 pm

    Hi Cara! Love the picture of the tempeh sandwich!! I would’ve loved to see you bite into that ha! I had some tempeh in the fridge and was planning on making my peanut sauce to marinate the tempeh in, but you’ve inspired me to create a tempeh sandwich recipe instead! I have some tempeh marinating as we speak with a new combination of flavors…hoping it turns out just as great as this sandwich!! Thanks for the inspiration! I need to make your GF bread for my brother!!!

    • Cara

      March 10, 2015 at 6:51 am

      I’m not even kidding when I said I ate this with a fork and knife. There is NO WAY I could stuff it into my face, ha 🙂 I cannot wait to hear how your tempeh turns out. A peanut sauce sounds amazing, lady–I’m gonna have to do something like that!

  8. Robyn Stone | Add a Pinch

    March 9, 2015 at 9:55 am

    This sandwich looks absolutely deee- licious! Love those appetizing layers!

    • Cara

      March 10, 2015 at 6:51 am

      Thank you so much for visiting, Robyn! Really appreciate the comment, xo.

  9. Maggie @ Veg Fiend

    March 8, 2015 at 6:07 am

    I love the rainbow tomatoes 🙂 Makes me hopeful that spring and summer are coming as I stare at the snow out the window. I think this would also be super yummy with vegenaise!

    • Cara

      March 10, 2015 at 6:52 am

      Summer is almost here Maggie, just believe 🙂 ha And yes, vegenaise is a GREAT addition (not gonna lie, there may or may not be a layer in there)…

  10. Caitlin

    March 8, 2015 at 4:48 am

    now that’s what i call a sandwich!

    • Cara

      March 10, 2015 at 6:53 am

      And all the sandwich people said AMEN.

  11. Ciel

    March 7, 2015 at 8:42 am

    Why is your tempeh sandwich made on gluten free bread? Isn’t tempeh made from wheat and therefore contains gluten? Are there gluten free varieties?

    • christine

      March 7, 2015 at 8:55 am

      I understand that tempeh is made from fermented soya beans, not wheat:)

      • Cara

        March 10, 2015 at 6:54 am

        Thank you for responding back Christine. You are right! Tempeh is made from soybeans. There are some brands that use wheat, Ciel, but for the most part it is a gluten free food. Hope that helps!

  12. Tricia

    March 7, 2015 at 8:03 am

    Looks oh so good!

    • Cara

      March 10, 2015 at 6:54 am

      Thank you Tricia 😉

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