High-Protein Tempeh Sandwich
Lunch doesn't need to be complicated thanks to this high-protein tempeh sandwich! It comes together in 15 minutes, is super customizable and makes a great lunch to pack to work or school. I love adding fresh veggies to my sandwich like lettuce, tomatoes, and pickled eggplants.
Ingredients
For the Tempeh
- 1 tsp1 tsp1 tsp Avocado Oil
- 240 grams240 grams240 grams Tempeh, Noble Bean Organic tempeh, 1 package
- 4 Tbsp4 Tbsp4 Tbsp Coconut Aminos, or sub soy sauce
- 1 pinch1 pinch1 pinch Salt and Pepper, to taste
- 0.25 tsp0.25 tsp0.25 tsp Garlic Powder

- 0.25 tsp0.25 tsp0.25 tsp Turmeric Powder

For the Sandwich
- 2 pieces2 pieces2 pieces Sourdough Bread, or 2 slices of bread of choice
- 1 Tbsp1 Tbsp1 Tbsp Vegan Mayo - Primal Kitchen, or condiment of choice
- 2 pieces2 pieces2 pieces Roma Tomato, use 2-3 slices of tomato
- 1 pieces1 pieces1 pieces Lettuce, Romaine
- 1 pieces1 pieces1 pieces Vegan Cheddar Cheese, Sliced
- 2 Tbsp2 Tbsp2 Tbsp Eggplant (Aubergine), pickled
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Note, these instructions are written assuming the standard serving size, since you have modified the number of servings, these steps may need to be modified for best results
- Heat up a medium-large pan on medium heat.
- Cut your tempeh block in long strips, then add oil to the pan, and your sliced tempeh.
- Season with salt, pepper, garlic powder, and turmeric powder. Add the coconut aminos and flip tempeh strips to get evenly seasoned. Let cook for about 10-15 minutes, until tempeh is a light golden brown colour. Take off the heat.
- Toast 2 slices of bread, then spread on your condiment of choice.
- Add lettuce, tempeh strips, tomato, cheese, pickled eggplants and the second piece of bread.
- Cut your sandwich in half and enjoy!
Notes
How to store: store any extra tempeh in a separate container. Store any other remaining ingredients separately to avoid them becoming soggy.
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Dairy Free Egg Free Nut Free Other Pescetarian Plant Based Shellfish Free Sugar Alcohol Free Sugar Free Vegan Vegetarian| This is our estimate based on online research. | |
| Calories: | 958 |
| Fat: | 41 g |
| Carbohydrates: | 102 g |
| Protein: | 43 g |
| Cholesterol: | 0 g |
| Sodium: | 3125 mg |
| Fiber: | 2 g |
| Sugars: | 30 g |
| Sugar Alcohol: | 0 g |
| Calculated for total recipe. | |




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