Vegetarian Tempeh Sandwiches

Ingredients

• Tempeh

  • 3 tbsp (45 ml) low-sodium soy sauce
  • 3 tbsp (45 ml) maple syrup
  • 1 tbsp smoked paprika
  • 2 tsp (10 ml) apple cider vinegar
  • 1 package (240 g) tempeh, cut into 16 slices each 1/8 inch (3 mm) thick
  • 2 tbsp (30 ml) olive oil

• Sandwiches

  • 8 slices crusty bread, toasted
  • Mayonnaise, to taste
  • Iceberg lettuce leaves, torn
  • Basil leaves, to taste
  • 2 avocados, ripe but firm, thinly sliced
  • 2 tomatoes, sliced