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Vegetarian BBQ Tempeh Sandwich

Vegetarian BBQ Tempeh Sandwich
Prep Time
20 min
Cook Time
2h
Yields
4 servings

One of the pre-made sandwiches that we sell from the fridges at our Bloor and Spadina locations. Keeps really well, so would be great for a picnic or for a kid’s lunch. We make both a vegan and a non-vegan version.Tempeh is a traditional soy product originally from Indonesia. It is made by a natural culturing and controlled fermentation process that binds soybeans into a cake form, similar to a very firm vegetarian burger patty. Like tofu, tempeh is made from soybeans, but tempeh is a whole soybean product with different nutritional characteristics and textural qualities. Tempeh’s fermentation process and its retention of the whole bean give it a higher content of protein, dietary fibre, and vitamins. It has a firm texture and an earthy, nutty flavour. You will usually find it at health food stores or better grocery stores in the freezer section. Bragg’s Liquid Aminos (or just Bragg’s for short) is a certified NON-GMO liquid protein concentrate, derived from soybeans, that contains many essential and non-essential amino acids. It is gluten free, not heated and not fermented, and is used by many as a replacement for tamari and soy sauce.

Recipe Courtesy of Jennifer Houston.

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ingredients

BBQ sauce

4
Tbsp olive oil
1
onion, diced
2
clove garlic
2
tsp allspice
1
tsp cayenne
½
cup organic sugar
¾
cup apple cider vinegar
¾
cup water
¾
cup ketchup
4
tsp sesame oil
3
Tbsp Bragg’s Liquid Aminos or tamari
3
Tbsp molasses

Sandwich

4
demi baguettes
½
cup mayonnaise
2
cup lettuce
16
slices tomato
salt and pepper
12
thin slices of extra old cheddar cheese
12
slices tempeh
16
slices cucumber
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directions

Step 1

Heat oil in pan over medium heat.

Step 2

Add onion, garlic, allspice and cayenne. Saute 5 minutes until onion is softened.

Step 3

Add remaining ingredients.

Step 4

Bring to a boil and reduce heat.

Step 5

Simmer 30 minutes until slightly thickened.

Step 6

Slice tempeh into 16 thin slices and cover with bbq sauce. Let marinate at least an hour, or up to a couple of days.

Step 7

Grill tempeh slices and set aside.

Step 8

Cut baguettes in half lengthwise and spread both sides with mayo.

Step 9

Put lettuce on bottom half, top with tomato and sprinkle with salt and pepper.

Step 10

Add remaining ingredients.

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