Savory Tempeh Melt

Tempeh is a traditional Indonesian soy product that is made by fermenting soybeans. It is a great source of protein and is often used as a meat substitute in vegetarian dishes.

This is vegetarian and high protein recipe. Dish can be prepared in 30 minutes. Recipe requires some culinary experience (medium difficulty). Number of ingredients: 10.

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Savory Tempeh Melt

Cooking Method: Grilling, Toasting Cuisine: American Courses: Lunch, Sandwich, Vegetarian Recipe Keys: High Protein Vegetarian

Difficulty: Intermediate Prep Time 10 min Cook Time 15 min Rest Time 5 min Total Time 30 mins

Servings: 2 Calories: 800

Best Season: Suitable throughout the year

Ingredients

Servings

• 8 ounce Tempeh
• 4 slice Bread
• 4 slice Cheddar cheese
• 2 slice Tomato
• 4 leaf Lettuce
• 2 tablespoon Mayonnaise
• 2 tablespoon Mustard
• 0.5 teaspoon Salt
• 0.5 teaspoon Black pepper
• 2 tablespoon Olive oil

Instructions

1. Preheat a grill or a skillet.
2. Slice the tempeh into thin strips.
3. In a small bowl, mix together the salt, black pepper, and olive oil.
4. Brush the tempeh slices with the oil mixture.
5. Grill or toast the bread slices until lightly browned.
6. Place a slice of cheddar cheese on each bread slice.
7. Top with the tempeh slices, tomato slices, and lettuce leaves.
8. Spread mayonnaise and mustard on the remaining bread slices.
9. Place the bread slices with the spreads on top of the sandwich fillings.
10. Grill the sandwiches until the cheese is melted and the bread is crispy.
11. Remove from heat and let rest for 5 minutes.
12. Serve hot and enjoy!

Nutrition Facts

Servings 2

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Amount Per Serving

Calories 400kcal

% Daily Value *

Total Fat 15g24%

Total Carbohydrate 40g14%

Sugars 5g

Protein 20g40%

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* The Percentage Daily Values are calculated from a 2,000 calorie diet. Your specific daily value may vary, depending on your individual calorie requirements.