Grilled Chili Lime Tempeh Sandwiches

Elevate your sandwich game with these bold and flavorful Grilled Chili Lime Tempeh Sandwiches! Packed with smoky, tangy, and slightly sweet notes, this plant-based recipe stars marinated tempeh infused with lime juice, chili powder, and a touch of maple syrup, then grilled to perfection for a hint of char. Sandwiched between toasted bread, each bite is layered with creamy avocado-lime spread, crisp lettuce, juicy tomatoes, and zesty red onion for the ultimate texture and freshness. Perfect for quick meals or summer cookouts, these sandwiches offer a satisfying, protein-packed option that's both vegan and bursting with flavor.

Nutriscore Rating: 74/100

Prep Time:15 mins

Cook Time:10 mins

Total Time:25 mins

Servings: 2

Ingredients

• 8 ounces tempeh
• 3 tablespoons lime juice
• 2 tablespoons olive oil
• 2 tablespoons soy sauce
• 1 tablespoon maple syrup
• 1 teaspoon chili powder
• 1 teaspoon smoked paprika
• 0.5 teaspoon garlic powder
• 0.25 teaspoon salt
• 0.25 teaspoon black pepper
• 1 avocado
• 0.5 teaspoon lime zest
• 4 slices sliced sandwich bread or buns
• 4 lettuce leaves
• 1 tomato, sliced
• 0.25 red onion, thinly sliced
• 0 optional hot sauce

Directions

Step 1

Slice the tempeh into 1/4-inch thick strips and set aside.

Step 2

In a medium bowl, whisk together lime juice, olive oil, soy sauce, maple syrup, chili powder, smoked paprika, garlic powder, salt, and pepper to create the marinade.

Step 3

Place the sliced tempeh into the marinade, ensuring each piece is coated. Let it marinate for at least 10 minutes or up to 1 hour for deeper flavor.

Step 4

While the tempeh marinates, prepare the avocado spread. Mash the avocado in a small bowl and mix in lime zest. Season with a pinch of salt and pepper to taste.

Step 5

Preheat a grill pan or outdoor grill over medium heat. Lightly oil the grill to prevent sticking.

Step 6

Place the marinated tempeh on the grill and cook for 4-5 minutes on each side, or until grill marks appear and the tempeh is heated through.

Step 7

Toast the bread or buns on the grill for 1-2 minutes until lightly browned and crisp.

Step 8

Assemble the sandwiches by spreading the avocado mix onto one side of each slice of bread or bun.

Step 9

Layer on the grilled tempeh, lettuce leaves, tomato slices, and red onion. Add optional hot sauce for extra heat if desired.

Step 10

Top with the second slice of bread or bun, slice in half, and serve immediately.

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	(855.4g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	1552.2

Total Fat 82.6g	0%
Saturated Fat 16.5g	0%
Polyunsaturated Fat 5.4g
Cholesterol 0mg	0%
Sodium 2956.6mg	0%
Total Carbohydrate 150.8g	0%
Dietary Fiber 18.4g	0%
Total Sugars 31.2g
Protein 69.3g	0%

Vitamin D 0IU	0%
Calcium 490.6mg	0%
Iron 14.0mg	0%
Potassium 2374.9mg	0%

*The % Daily Value 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.

Source of Calories

Fat: 45.8%

Protein: 17.1%

Carbs: 37.1%