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Crispy Maple-Dijon Tempeh
3 servings

[ INGREDIENTS ]

WASABI SLAW

Cabbage
Carrot
Scallion
Vegan Mayo
Rice Vinegar
Powdered Wasabi
Salt
Black Pepper

CORNMEAL CRUSTED TEMPEH

Whole Grain Dijon Mustard
Maple Syrup
Tempeh
Cornmeal
Salt
Black Pepper
Almond Milk
Coconut Oil

SERVING

Sandwich Bread
Baby Spinach or Other Greens ( Optional )

[ INSTRUCTIONS ]

1. Stir :
   
   2 Cups Cabbage, Shredded;
   1 Medium Carrot, Shredded;
   1 Scallion, Chopped;
   1/4 Cup Vegan Mayo;
   2 Tablespoon Rice Vinegar;
   2 Teaspoon Powdered Wasabi, or to Taste;
   Salt, to Taste;
   Black Pepper, to Taste;
   for the wasabi slaw together in a medium bowl. Set aside.
2. Stir :
   
   1/3 Cup Whole Grain Dijon Mustard;
   3 Tablespoon Maple Syrup;
   together in a small bowl. Set aside.
3. Slice :
   
   1 ( 8 Ounce ) Package Tempeh;
   in half, width-wise ¹, then slice each piece in half, thickness wise.
   
4. Stir :
   
   1/3 Cup Cornmeal;
   1/4 Teaspoon Salt;
   1/4 Teaspoon Black Pepper;
   together in a shallow dish.
5. Pour :
   
   1/4 Cup Almond Milk;
   into a separate shallow dish.
   
6. Coat the bottom of a large nonstick skillet with :
   
   About 3 Tablespoon Coconut Oil;
   and place over medium heat.
7. Dip a piece of tempeh into the almond milk, flip and dip the other side, so it's fully coated.
8. Dip each side in cornmeal mixture and then place into the skillet.
9. Repeat for as many pieces of tempeh as you can fit into the skillet.
10. Cook until crispy and lightly browned on bottoms, about 5 minutes.
11. Flip and cook until crispy and browned on opposite sides, about 5 minutes more.
12. Transfer to a paper-towel-lined plate.
13. Repeat until all tempeh pieces are cooked, adding oil to the skillet as needed between batches.
    
14. Dip both sides of each tempeh slab into maple-dijon sauce.
15. Place the maple-dijon tempeh between a pair of bread slices.
16. Top with slaw and greens, if desired. ²
17. Optionally, drizzle with additional maple-dijon sauce.

[ NOTE ]

¹ Or in thirds, if you want to make 3 sandwiches

² This recipe makes plenty of slaw and sauce. Use as much as you like of each.

::: View the original recipe for Crispy Maple-Dijon Tempeh at connoisseurusveg.com