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Blackened Tempeh Sandwich on a Cutting Board with Glass of Water in the Background
Blackened Tempeh Sandwiches
Prep Time
15 mins
Cook Time
10 mins
Total Time
25 mins
 

These tempeh sandwiches are packed with spicy flavor! Made with blackened tempeh, greens, and creamy vegan Remoulade sauce, they cook up in minutes and are perfect for lunch or dinner.

Course: Sandwich
Cuisine: American
Servings: 2
Calories: 577 kcal
Author: Alissa
Ingredients
For the Remoulade Sauce
  • 3 tablespoons vegan mayo
  • 1 tablespoon horseradish mustard
  • 2 teaspoons cayenne pepper hot sauce (or to taste)
  • 1 garlic clove, minced
  • Pinch cayenne pepper (optional - just use if you'd like some extra heat)
For the Blackened Tempeh
  • 1 (8 ounce or 227 gram) package tempeh
  • 2 tablespoons vegan butter
  • 2 tablespoons balsamic vinegar
  • 2 tablespoons blackened seasoning (store-bought or homemade), plus more to taste (up to 4 tablespoons)
For the Sandwiches
  • 4 slices sandwich bread, optionally toasted
  • 4 large roasted red pepper slices
  • ½ cup arugula
Instructions
Make the Remoulade Sauce
  1. Stir all ingredients together in a small bowl.

Make the Blackened Tempeh
  1. Cut your tempeh block in half, widthwise, so you have two squares. Now cut each square in half, thickness-wise, so you have four thin slabs.

  2. Melt the butter in a large skillet over medium heat.

  3. Add the tempeh slabs to the skillet, in an even layer. You can cook them in batches if they won't all fit at once.

  4. Cook the tempeh slabs for about 4 minutes on each side, until lightly browned.

  5. Drizzle the tempeh with balsamic vinegar, then sprinkle the slabs evenly with blackened seasoning. Flip the slabs so the seasoned side is facing down.

  6. Cook the tempeh for 1 to 2 minutes, until the seasoning darkens and forms a crust on the tempeh.

  7. Sprinkle the tempeh again with blackening seasoning, flip the slabs, and cook them for another 1 to 2 minutes, to form a dark crust on the opposite sides.

  8. Remove the tempeh from the skillet and transfer it to a plate.

Assemble the Sandwiches
  1. Slather the bread slices with Remoulade sauce, pair them up, and stuff with the blackened tempeh, roasted red pepper slices, and arugula.

  2. Serve.

Nutrition Facts
Blackened Tempeh Sandwiches
Amount Per Serving (1 sandwich)
Calories 577 Calories from Fat 360
% Daily Value*
Fat 40g62%
Saturated Fat 7.4g37%
Sodium 1943mg81%
Potassium 488mg14%
Carbohydrates 42.2g14%
Fiber 118g472%
Sugar 5g6%
Protein 19.6g39%
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.