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14) Turkey-Free BLT with Tempeh Bacon

This one started as a weeknight experiment and ended up on weekly rotation. Tempeh bacon crisps up beautifully in a hot pan — thin slices, a quick marinade of soy sauce, maple syrup, and smoked paprika, and about four minutes per side.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 10 minutes
Total Time 20 minutes
Servings: 2 servings
Ingredients Method

Ingredients
  

  • 8 slices tempeh 8 oz total
  • 2 tbsp soy sauce or tamari
  • 1 tbsp maple syrup
  • 1 tsp smoked paprika
  • 4 slices bread
  • 4 lettuce leaves
  • 2 tomatoes sliced
  • 2 tbsp mayo or vegan mayo
  • 1 tsp olive oil

Method
 

  1. Slice tempeh thin. Whisk soy sauce, maple syrup, and smoked paprika together.
  2. Toss tempeh in the marinade and let sit 5 minutes.
  3. Heat oil in a pan over medium. Fry tempeh 3 to 4 minutes per side until crisp.
  4. Toast bread. Spread mayo on two slices.
  5. Layer lettuce, tomato, and tempeh, top with remaining bread, press gently, and cut in half.