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Close Up of Two Halves of a Barbecue Tempeh Sandwich on a Plate with Chips
Mango Barbecue Tempeh Sandwiches
Prep Time
10 mins
Cook Time
20 mins
Total Time
30 mins
 
These mouthwatering barbecue tempeh sandwiches are made with crispy cubes of pan-fried tempeh smothered in spicy barbecue sauce that's been spiked with juicy mango puree!
Course: Sandwich
Cuisine: American
Servings: 4
Calories: 611 kcal
Author: Alissa
Ingredients
For the Mango Barbecue Sauce
  • 1 cup mango puree, from about 1 large or 2 small ripe mangoes
  • ¼ cup tomato paste
  • 2 garlic cloves, minced
  • 2 tablespoons apple cider vinegar
  • 2 tablespoons soy sauce
  • 1 tablespoon blackstrap molasses
  • 1 tablespoon maple syrup
  • 1 teaspoon sriracha, or to taste
  • ½ teaspoon liquid smoke
  • ¼ teaspoon ground cumin
For the Barbecue Tempeh
  • 1 tablespoon vegetable oil
  • 2 (8 ounce) packages tempeh, cut into ½ inch cubes
  • ½ cup diced mango, about 1 small or ½ large mango
  • 2 scallions chopped
For the Sandwiches
  • 4 6 inch sandwich rolls, sliced open
  • vegan mayo
  • lettuce and sliced tomato
Instructions
  1. Place all barbecue sauce ingredients into a small saucepan and mix well. Place over low heat and bring to a simmer. Allow to cook for about 10 minutes at a low simmer, adding a bit of water if the mixture gets too thick.
  2. Coat the bottom of a large skillet with oil and place over medium heat. Add tempeh and cook about 10 minutes, flipping once or twice, until browned on multiple sides. Add barbecue sauce and flip a few times to coat tempeh. Remove from heat and add mango and scallions. Flip a few more times to incorporate.
  3. Slather buns with vegan mayo and stuff with tempeh mixture. Top with lettuce and tomato. Serve.
Recipe Notes

You could probably swap out the blackstrap molasses and maple syrup with 2 tablespoons of regular molasses, but I haven't tested the recipe this way, so I can't say for sure.br]The mango barbecue sauce makes great dipping material for my [Jamaican jerk sweet potato fries.

Nutrition information includes ¼ cup of lettuce, ¼ of a tomato and 1 tablespoon of vegan mayo.

Nutrition Facts
Mango Barbecue Tempeh Sandwiches
Amount Per Serving
Calories 611 Calories from Fat 249
% Daily Value*
Fat 27.7g43%
Saturated Fat 4.4g22%
Sodium 949mg40%
Potassium 946mg27%
Carbohydrates 68.7g23%
Fiber 4.4g18%
Sugar 21.8g24%
Protein 29.3g59%
Calcium 200mg20%
Iron 6.7mg37%
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.