Vegan BBQ Tempeh Sandwich

Barbeque season is upon us, and we can't wait to dig into this delicious Vegan BBQ Tempeh sandwich. This sandwich uses an easy vegan homemade BBQ sauce and a very simple vegan coleslaw as a topping. However, if you want to make this recipe even easier, feel free to buy your favorite BBQ and vegan coleslaw for a meal in a pinch.

Use the size of your bun to measure what dimensions to cut your tempeh. We like to just cut them into squares, but you can also cut them into circular patties, or even in thick strips to mimic a bbq tempeh “rib" sandwich! With the weather finally warming up, this recipe is perfect for those outdoor cookouts.

Vegan BBQ Tempeh Sandwich

Prep Time: 10 Min

Cook Time: 20 Min

Total Time: 30 Min

Serves 1-2

Ingredients

For the Coleslaw

• 1/2 Cup Vegan Mayo
• 2 Tbsp Apple Cider Vinegar
• 1 Tbsp Sugar
• ¼ Tsp Salt
• ¼ Tsp Black Pepper
• 3-4 Cups Coleslaw Mix

For the BBQ Tempeh

• 1 Pack Tempeh, cut into the size of your buns
• ⅔ Cups Ketchup
• ¼ Cup Maple Syrup
• 1 Tsp Smoked Paprika
• 1 Tsp Garlic Powder
• ½ Tsp Black Pepper
• ½ Tsp Salt
• 2-3 Drops Liquid Smoke

For the Sandwich

• Buns of your choice
• Vegan Mayo

Instructions

1. For the coleslaw: In a small bowl add your vegan mayo, apple cider vinegar, sugar, salt, and black pepper. Mix until combined. In a large bowl, add your coleslaw mixture and your dressing. Give it a toss until evenly coated. Set aside.
2. To make the bbq sauce, in a bowl add your ketchup, maple syrup, smoked paprika, garlic powder, black pepper, salt, and 2-3 drops of liquid smoke. Give it a mix until evenly combined.
3. Cut your tempeh into a square that would properly fit your bun. Be sure to save any leftover tempeh scraps to cook with any leftover bbq sauce!
4. In a non-stick pan, lightly drizzle some oil and heat it up over medium heat. Add your tempeh square and cook for 5 minutes on each side or until golden brown. Once golden brown on both sides, generously spoon or brush on your bbq sauce. Flip it over and cook for 2 minutes. Add bbq sauce to the other side, flip again, and cook for another 2 minutes. Repeat this step of adding bbq sauce and flipping 2-3 times. Remove the pan from the heat.
5. To assemble your sandwich, toast your buns on a pan or in a toaster, add some vegan mayo to the bottom bun, then add your bbq tempeh square, your vegan coleslaw on top, and finally the top bun. Enjoy!

Nutritionals Per Sandwich

Calories 822 | Total Fat 31.6g | Saturated Fat 3.3g | Cholesterol 19mg | Sodium 1896g | Total Carbohydrate 117.3g | Dietary Fiber 5.3g | Total Sugars 50.9g | Protein 24.4g | Calcium 306mg | Iron 6mg | Potassium 1257mg |