Tempeh "Bacon," Lettuce, and Tomato Sandwich

A vegetarian twist on the classic BLT sandwich featuring crispy tempeh bacon, roasted cherry tomatoes, fresh avocado, and basil leaves on toasted sourdough bread. Perfect for a hearty lunch or light dinner.

2 servings
2 hr 38 min

Ingredients

  • 1 batch Tempeh Bacon
  • 2 cups cherry tomatoes
  • 2 tablespoons mayonnaise
  • 4 slices sourdough bread
  • ½ large avocado
  • ¼ cup basil leaves
  • 2 leaves romaine lettuce

Cooking Instructions

  1. 1.

    Prepare marinade for Tempeh Bacon in a shallow dish, adding tomatoes along with tempeh. Cover and chill at least 2 hours or up to 4.

    120 min

  2. 2.

    Preheat oven to 400°F and line a rimmed baking sheet with parchment paper. Arrange tempeh on one-half of sheet and tomatoes on remaining half in a single layer. Bake, tossing tempeh and basting with marinade after 10 minutes, until tempeh is crispy and tomatoes are shrunken and sweet, 30-33 minutes.

    33 min

  3. 3.

    Divide mayonnaise between 2 slices of bread. Top with tempeh and roasted tomatoes. Arrange avocado slices, basil, and romaine over, then top with remaining slices to close sandwich.

    5 min