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Buffalo Tempeh Sandwich (With Ranch Slaw!)

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By: Sarah BondUpdated: Sep 27, 2023 Leave a Comment

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These Buffalo Tempeh Sandwiches are stuffed with crispy baked tempeh buffalo tenders, creamy ranch slaw, tomatoes, and avocado! They’re a hearty vegetarian sandwich that everyone will go wild for.



 

My go-to vegetarian meal maker is almost always the humble, healthy chickpea, followed closely by tofu and mushrooms. But for when I’m craving something a little different, 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 recipes require 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 for the tempeh tenders here (30 minutes to make).
  • Buns: Any bread will really work here, but I like to use something sturdy that will hold up well to all of our fillings! Head to the fresh baked bakery aisle and looks for some buns to use here.
  • Coleslaw: Any variety of shredded coleslaw will do. We’ll combine it with the ranch to create a creamy crunch!
  • Ranch Dressing: My favorite way to tame the buffalo flames? Ranch dressing! (Feeling adventurous? Try this homemade Kefir Ranch Dressing or this vegan Tofu Ranch Dressing)
  • Your favorite veggies: Tomatoes, avocado, cucumber…anything goes!

How to make these tempeh sandwiches

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

Step 2: Ranch Slaw
Meanwhile, stir together the coleslaw and ranch.

Step 3: Assemble
When tenders are hot from the oven, spoon ranch slaw onto each bun, followed by tomatoes, tempeh tenders, and sliced avocados.

Buffalo Tempeh Sandwich (With Ranch Slaw!)

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Prep: 15 minutes minutes
Cook: 15 minutes minutes
Total: 35 minutes minutes
Author: Sarah Bond
Calories: 550kcal
Servings: 4 sandwiches
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These Buffalo Tempeh Sandwiches are stuffed with crispy baked tempeh buffalo tenders, a quick ranch slaw, and creamy avocado!

Ingredients

  • Buffalo Tempeh Tenders click for recipe
  • 4 buns or bread rolls
  • 2 cups coleslaw
  • ½ cup ranch dressing 120 g
  • 1 avocado sliced
  • 1 tomato sliced

Instructions 

  • Tenders: Prepare the Buffalo Tempeh Tenders (15 minutes hands-on work, 15 minutes baking).
  • Ranch Slaw: Meanwhile, stir together coleslaw and ranch.
  • Assemble: When tenders are hot from the oven, spoon ranch slaw onto each bun, followed by tomatoes, tempeh tenders, and sliced avocados.

Nutrition Information

Serving: 1sandwich Calories: 550kcal (28%) Carbohydrates: 64.9g (22%) Protein: 21.6g (43%) Fat: 24.8g (38%) Saturated Fat: 5g (31%) Cholesterol: 49mg (16%) Sodium: 936mg (41%) Potassium: 677mg (19%) Fiber: 5.9g (25%) Sugar: 6.3g (7%) Calcium: 161mg (16%) Iron: 5mg (28%)
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