These Buffalo Tempeh Sandwiches are stuffed with crispy baked tempeh buffalo tenders, provolone cheese, and ranch dressing!

My go-to vegetarian meal maker is almost always chickpeas, followed closely by tofu and mushrooms. But for when I’m craving something a little different (or for when the tulip-man noticeably feigns excitement over yet *another* chickpea recipe), we tempeh.

But the thing with tempeh is, you have to do something with it. Like chickpeas plain, fine, throw them on a salad, it’s okay. But with tempeh that just won’t work. Tempeh requires a little coaxing to come out of its shell. But when it does, it’s a game changer.

Case in point, these Buffalo Tempeh Sandwiches. Crispy (from baking) and packed with buffalo sauce flavor, it’s the epitome of healthy(ish) comfort food.

Buffalo Tempeh Sandwich Ingredients

• Buffalo Tempeh Tenders: Transfer tempeh into a crispy, buffalo packed tender, then plop it on a sandwich like the stuff of vegetarian bar food dreams. Get the recipe here (30 minutes to make).
• Ranch or Bleu Cheese Dressing: My favorite way to tame the buffalo flames? Ranch dressing! (Feeling adventurous? Try this homemade Kefir Ranch Dressing)
• Provolone Cheese: Any mild cheese will do, but melted provolone really brings the ensemble together.
• Your favorite veggies: Crunchy romaine, tomatoes, watercress, cucumber…anything goes!

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Buffalo Tempeh Sandwiches

These Buffalo Tempeh Sandwiches are stuffed with crispy baked tempeh buffalo tenders, provolone cheese, and ranch dressing.

Course Main Dishes, Sandwiches and Wraps

Cuisine American

Keyword buffalo sandwich, tempeh sandwich

Diet Vegetarian

Occasion 4th of July, Game Day

Time 30 minutes or less, 45 minutes or less

Prep Time 15 minutes

Cook Time 15 minutes

Total Time 35 minutes

Servings 4 sandwiches

Calories 526 kcal

Author Live Eat Learn

Ingredients

• Buffalo Tempeh Tenders click for recipe
• 4 slices provolone cheese
• 4 buns or bread rolls
• 4 Tbsp ranch or bleu cheese dressing 60 g
• Veggies toppings: tomato, lettuce, onion, cucumber

Instructions

1. Tenders: Prepare the Buffalo Tempeh Tenders (15 minutes hands-on work, 15 minutes baking).

2. Sandwich: While tenders bake, prepare remaining ingredients. When tenders are hot from the oven, place 2 or 3 tenders on each roll, immediately topping with cheese so it melts. Assemble with desired veggies, drizzle with sauce, and serve.

Nutrition Facts

Buffalo Tempeh Sandwiches

Amount Per Serving (1 sandwich)

Calories 526 Calories from Fat 219

% Daily Value*

Total Fat 24.3g 37%

Saturated Fat 8g 40%

Cholesterol 74mg 25%

Sodium 1908mg 80%

Potassium 433mg 12%

Total Carbohydrates 50.4g 17%

Dietary Fiber 2.8g 11%

Sugars 4.7g

Protein 26.2g 52%

Calcium 27%

Iron 24%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.

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