Spicy TLT Sandwich

Spicy TLT Sandwich

Prep Time: 25 minutes
Cook Time: 10 minutes
Total Time: 35 minutes
Servings: 1

Description:

A tasty and satisfying sandwich that combines marinated tempeh with fresh lettuce and tomatoes, creamy smashed avocado, and a spicy kick from jalapenos. Perfect for a quick lunch or dinner.

Ingredients:

  • ½ block of tempeh, sliced

    1 avocado, smashed

    4–5 pickled or fresh jalapenos, sliced

    2 slices bread 

    Lettuce leaves

    Tomato slices

    Vegan mayonnaise

    Tempeh marinade:

    ¼ cup soy sauce

    2 tablespoons olive oil

    1 tablespoon balsamic vinegar

    1 tablespoon maple syrup

    ½ tablespoon lime juice

Photo and Recipe Courtesy of Marissa Hager

Instructions:

  1. Marinate the tempeh: In a bowl, mix the soy sauce, olive oil, balsamic vinegar, lime juice, and maple syrup. Add the tempeh slices, ensuring they are well-coated. Let them marinate for at least 15 minutes.
  2. Cook the tempeh: Heat a pan over medium heat and cook the tempeh slices until golden brown on both sides, about 3–5 minutes per side. Cut up and prepare the veggies while waiting.
  3. Assemble the sandwich: Toast the bread and spread vegan mayonnaise on one side of each slice of bread. Layer lettuce, tomato, cooked tempeh, smashed avocado, and jalapeno slices on one of the pieces of bread. Top with the remaining bread slice, mayo side down, to create the sandwich.
  4. Enjoy!

Photo and Recipe Courtesy of Marissa Hager