Smoked Tempeh Sandwich with Avocado
Enjoy the smoky goodness of tempeh marinated in the sweetness of coconut aminos and liquid smoke. Enjoy the crunch of the tempeh against the creamy texture of the avocado. Enjoy Smoked Tempeh Sandwich with Avocado!
Ingredients
The tempeh
- 8 ounces tempeh
- ½ cup coconut aminos
- ½ cup water
- 1 tablespoon liquid smoke
The spread used in this sandwich
- ½ cup mayonnaise vegan
- 1 clove garlic finally diced
- 1 teaspoon smoked paprika
- 1 teaspoon Aleppo pepper optional, can also use urfa biber flakes
For the sandwich
- 1 avocado
Instructions
- Mix the coconut aminos, water, and liquid smoke. Mix well.
- Slice the tempeh into thin slices (see Notes).
- Pour the marinade over the tempeh. Marinade overnight, or at least for 3 hours.
- Pour off the marinade.
- Heat a cast iron skillet on medium. Add a small amount of oil. Wait until the oil shimmers. Add the tempeh. Shake the pan back and forth to keep the tempeh from sticking.
- Fry until the tempeh is browned on one side, about 5 minutes. Flip and brown the other side.
- Add the spread ingredients to the jar of mayo and mix.
- Assemble the sandwich.
Notes
The above pictures were made with a fresh tempeh. If you can find it, use fresh tempeh, it is amazing. But if you can't, I have also made it with Light Life tempeh. When I made it with Light Life, I cut across its length 4 times, and then each slice was sliced in half keeping the slices the same shape. Slicing thicker tempeh would be easier, just slice thin.
The coconut aminos are nice as they have a slightly sweet flavor. Tamari can also be used, though will make the tempeh saltier.
Also, try the sandwich with lettuce and tomato!
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