BBQ Tempeh Sandwiches
A mouthwatering sandwich recipe that repurposes expired but safe tempeh to minimize food waste.
40
Prep Time (min)
10
Cook Time (min)
50
Total Time (min)
4
Servings
Ingredients
- 1 package of expired but safe unopened refrigerated tempeh
- 1/2 cup BBQ sauce
- 4 hamburger buns
- 1/4 cup sliced red onion
- Lettuce leaves
- Pickles, for serving
Difficulty:Medium
Tags:
expired-food-recipefood-waste-reduction
Instructions
1
Slice the tempeh into thin strips.
2
In a shallow dish, marinate the tempeh in BBQ sauce for at least 30 minutes.
3
Preheat a grill or grill pan over medium heat.
4
Grill the tempeh for 3-4 minutes per side, or until heated through and slightly charred.
5
Toast the hamburger buns on the grill for a minute or two, until lightly browned.
6
Assemble the sandwiches by placing the grilled tempeh on the bottom bun, topping with sliced red onion, lettuce leaves, and pickles.
7
Serve the BBQ tempeh sandwiches with additional BBQ sauce, if desired.
8
Enjoy!