Creamy and Crunchy Blackened Tempeh Tower Sandwich

Name: Creamy and Crunchy Blackened Tempeh Tower Sandwich
Prep time: 20 min
Cook time: 10 min
Total time: 30 min
Yield: 2 servings
Ingredients: 8 oz organic tempeh (cut in half widthwise); 1 tbsp extra virgin cold pressed olive oil (optional); 1 tsp paprika (sweet or smoky or a combination of the two, depending on your preference); ½ tsp garlic powder; ½ tsp onion powder; ½ tsp dried oregano; ⅛ tsp cayenne (optional); ⅛ tsp salt (optional); 1 batch of Spicy Mustard Dipping Sauce (link in Chef’s Notes); 1 batch of Pickled Red Onions (link in Chef’s Notes); ½ cup watercress leaves; 1 small avocado (sliced); 4 sliced organic whole grain bread (toasted, or lettuce wraps)

Nichole Dandrea-Russert, MS, RDN

1 month ago

Creamy and Crunchy Blackened Tempeh Tower Sandwich

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Prep Time20 minsCook Time10 mins

</p> <h2>Ingredients</h2> <p>

Grilled Tempeh

8 oz organic tempeh (cut in half widthwise)

1 tbsp extra virgin cold pressed olive oil (optional)

Cajun seasoning

1 tsp paprika (sweet or smoky or a combination of the two, depending on your preference)

½ tsp garlic powder

½ tsp onion powder

½ tsp dried oregano

⅛ tsp cayenne (optional)

⅛ tsp salt (optional)

1 batch of Spicy Mustard Dipping Sauce (link in Chef’s Notes)

1 batch of Pickled Red Onions (link in Chef’s Notes)

½ cup watercress leaves

1 small avocado (sliced)

4 sliced organic whole grain bread (toasted, or lettuce wraps)

</p> <h2>Directions</h2> <p>

Make the tempeh: Add the tempeh and enough water to cover it by 2-inches to a medium stovetop pot. Bring to a boil and boil for 10 minutes. Drain and set aside.

Meanwhile, make the Cajun seasoning: Add the paprika, garlic powder, onion powder, oregano, optional cayenne pepper and salt to a shallow bowl. Whisk to combine.

Season and cook the tempeh: Brush the tempeh with optional olive oil then press both sides of the tempeh seasoning into the cajun seasoning. If you’re not using oil, you may need a little water to make the seasoning stick.

Cook the tempeh in a stovetop pan over medium heat for 2–3 minutes on each side or until slightly golden.

Assemble your sandwiches: Spread 2 tablespoons of the Spicy Mustard Dipping Sauce onto one slice of toasted bread. Add 2–3 forkfuls of Pickled Red Onions. Add several sprigs of watercress and the sliced avocado. Place the blackened tempeh over top. Add the second slice of toasted bread.

Cut your watercress tempeh sandwich in half, if desired, and enjoy!

</p> <h2>Chef’s Notes</h2> <p><em>Substitutions</em><br />In place of tempeh try firm or extra firm tofu.<br /><br />In the place of watercress, try arugula, spinach, or kale for a different leafy green.<br /><br />In place of pickled red onion, try raw red onion.</p> <p><em>Prep Ahead</em><br />Make the <a href="/recipes/pickled-red-onions/">Pickled Red Onions</a> ahead of time and store in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 2 weeks.<br /><br />Make the <a href="/recipes/spicy-mustard-dipping-sauce/">Spicy Mustard Dipping Sauce</a> ahead of time and store in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to one week.</p> <p><em>Storage</em><br />Store watercress sandwich leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 5 days.</p> <div class="mt-5">

Nutrition Facts

2 servings

Serving size

276g

Amount per serving
Calories640

% Daily Value *
Total Fat 41g53%
Cholesterol 0mg
Sodium 260mg12%
Total Carbohydrate 43g16%
Protein 35g

Calcium 270mg21%
Iron 6.4mg36%
Potassium 1070mg23%
Vitamin D 0mcg0%

* The % Daily Value (DV) tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.

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