BBQ Tempeh Sandwich with Maple Dijon Slaw
Craving BBQ? These sandwiches combine the sweetness and spiciness of BBQ tempeh with a tangy maple dijon slaw between a crunchy toasted bun...the perfect combination! Homemade BBQ sauce and slaw recipe included,
Servings: 4 servings
Calories: 735kcal
Ingredients
- 4 Vegan Ciabatta Buns sliced and toasted (You can use gluten-free bread, a wrap, or any desired bread) or skip the bread
- 2 packages Tempeh each package sliced in half
HEALTHY BBQ SAUCE
- 1 , diced White Onion
- 2 cloves minced Garlic
- 2 Tablespoons Organic Tomato Paste
- 15 ounces Organic Tomato Sauce
- 4 Tablespoons Pure Maple Syrup
- 2 teaspoons Apple Cider Vinegar
- 1 Tablespoon Vegan Worcestershire Sauce
- 1 ½ Tablespoons Molasses
- 1 teaspoon Dijon Mustard
- ½ teaspoon Paprika
- 1 /2 teaspoon Pepper
- ¼ teaspoon Cayenne Pepper
Maple Dijon Slaw
- ½ small Napa cabbage chopped
- ½ small purple cabbage chopped
- 2 fuji apples or any sweet apple you like julienned and soaked to 2 Tablespoons of neon juice to prevent browning.
- 1 cup shredded carrots
- 1 bunch green onions chopped
Slaw Dressing
- ½ cup cashews soaked overnight and drained
- ¼ cup maple syrup
- 3 Tablespoons dijon mustard
- 1 teaspoon liquid smoke
- ¼ cup water
Instructions
BBQ SAUCE
- Sauté the onions and garlic in a medium saucepan until translucent.
- Combine all other ingredients.
- Bring to a boil.
- Reduce to simmer.
- Pour on tempeh.
- Cook for 20 minutes on simmer.
TEMPEH
- Cut each tempeh block in half.
- Pout ⅛ cup BBQ sauce into a refrigerator safe container
- Place pieces of tempeh on top of the BBQ sauce.
- Add more BBQ sauce; repeat until the top of the tempeh is covered.
- Marinate overnight.
GRILL
- Heat the grill to low heat.
- It is all about cooking it low and slow.
- Use a grilling mat, or directly on the grill, place a single layer of marinated tempeh on the grill.
- Reserve the BBQ sauce in the container.
- Cook 8 minutes on each side, using a spatula to flip pieces
- Put tempeh back into the container for an extra coating of BBQ sauce.
SALAD
- Cut apples and place them in 2 Tablespoons of lemon juice and set aside.
- Cut all ingredients and place them in a bowl.
- Drain apples and add them to the bowl.
DRESSING
- Drain cashews
- Add all ingredients to a high-speed blender
- Blend until smooth
- Pour over the slaw ingredients and toss.
- Refrigerate until ready to use.
Notes
WHY BOIL TEMPEH FOR BBQ TEMPEH SANDWICHES OR ANY MARINADE?
- Boiling removes tempeh's naturally bitter taste.
- It softens the tempeh to make it easier to eat and enjoy
- And boiling allows for better saturation of marinate
Nutrition
Calories: 735kcal | Carbohydrates: 114g | Protein: 35g | Fat: 21g | Saturated Fat: 4g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 6g | Monounsaturated Fat: 8g | Trans Fat: 0.003g | Sodium: 1120mg | Potassium: 2014mg | Fiber: 11g | Sugar: 54g | Vitamin A: 7652IU | Vitamin C: 110mg | Calcium: 385mg | Iron: 8mg