Buffalo Tempeh Sandwich

Buffalo Tempeh Sandwich made with marinated tempeh on toasted bread topped with lettuce, tomato, herbed nut cheese, and avocado. 

How was your Fourth of July this year and long holiday weekend?

We took a beautiful 3 mile hike with Flora that left her tongue hanging out the side of her mouth like the happiest little dope. 

After that, we visited our friends for a cookout in the afternoon and evening. 

I brought my Vegan Maple Baked Beans to share with friends as a contribution to our feast. 

We made it home before the fireworks (that was the goal!) so Flora was safe within the walls of our condo and the roar of  AC that dulled the noise of exploding lights. 

So seemed slightly concerned about several of the bigger “BOOMs”, but nothing that we couldn’t control with positive reinforcement and lots of treats. 

The rest of our weekend was busy, too! 

We met my parents for my mom’s birthday for dinner on Saturday, and then visited my cousin on Sunday for her gender reveal party (it’s a girl!!!). 

So, there was a a lot to celebrate early this July and so many things to be grateful for. 

Including bread and everything that goes in between it. 

Yes, it’s sandwich summer here at F&V and my latest favorite sandwich is this Buffalo Tempeh Sandwich. 

I love that it’s easy to meal prep for our rolling summer schedules for a quick and intentional lunch. 

This Buffalo Tempeh Sandwich is made with marinated tempeh on toasted bread topped with lettuce, tomato, herbed nut cheese, and avocado. 

What You Need to Make Buffalo Tempeh Sandwich 

These Buffalo Tempeh Sandwich is packed with protein and perfect for a vegan lunch! 

Here’s what you need to make this Buffalo Tempeh Sandwich:

• tempeh
• buffalo sauce
• avocado oil
• Buffalo Tempeh Sandwich
• toasted sourdough bread
• romaine lettuce
• tomato
• herbed cashew cheese spread
• avocado

That’s it!

How to Make Buffalo Tempeh 

Add the sliced tempeh to a bowl with the buffalo sauce.

Mix the strips and sauce well with a silicone brush to ensure all sides of the tempeh are covered. 

Add the avocado oil to a large saucepan over medium high heat.

Once it’s warm, add the buffalo tempeh slices to the pan.

Cook them for ~10 minutes, flipping at the half way point, until the tempeh slices are golden brown on both sides. 

How to Assemble the Sandwich

To assemble the sandwiches, transfer the toasted bread to a plate.

Add the 1 TBSP herbed cashew cheese spread to one slice and smash ¼ avocado on the other side.

I like to add a spread to both sides of bread because this helps the sandwich contents “stick” to the bread a little. 

While I can’t guarantee that eating this sandwich won’t be messy, the spread trick helps, friends! 

Next I like to add ~4 slices of the cooked tempeh to one side and stacked the tomato and lettuce on top.

Add the second piece of bread on top to form your sandwich. 

Press down, slice in half, and enjoy immediately! 

Notes on Meal Prep

The tempeh and sandwich contents for this recipe are easy to prepare in advance and store in the refrigerator so you can make sammies all week. 

Store leftover buffalo tempeh in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to one week.

While you can eat it cold on the sandwich, I prefer reheating it before assembly. 

Reheat the tempeh in the microwave for ~30 seconds before serving.

Store leftover sandwich toppings in the refrigerator separately and assemble just before serving so everything stays fresh. 

How to Serve Buffalo Tempeh Sandwich 

Enjoy this Buffalo Tempeh Sandwich for lunch, dinner, or snacking in between. 

It’s perfect to spice up your lunch routine any time of year, but I especially love these flavors for summer. 

It’s also the perfect recipe to use up leftover buffalo sauce that’s been open in the fridge for too long.

I find that this sandwich makes a nutritious yet satiating lunch that will keep you fueled and fired up for the rest of the day. 

And, while I’m still decidedly in my sourdough era, the Buffalo Tempeh doesn’t *have* to be served on sliced bread. 

You can also enjoy the cooked strips in a wrap, on a collard green, or in a hearty salad. 

Add any toppings that fit and sounds good to you!

Enjoy! 

More Vegan Sandwiches

• “Eggy” Veggie Chickpea Salad Sandwiches

• Vegan Chickpea Salad Sandwich

• BBQ Lion’s Mane Mushroom Sandwiches

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XO Lauren

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