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
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
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4
6 inch sandwich rolls,
sliced open
-
vegan mayo
-
lettuce and sliced tomato
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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.
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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.
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Slather buns with vegan mayo and stuff with tempeh mixture. Top with lettuce and tomato. Serve.
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.