California Tempeh Burger

California Tempeh Burger
4.5 (2 ratings)
A healthier take on the traditional burger, this tempeh creation is best topped with creamy almond yogurt sauce and served on crusty bread.
Servings
1
Ingredients
  • 1 tablespoon olive oil
  • one 3-inch square tempeh
  • 2 slices good-quality, crusty white sandwich bread
  • 2 tablespoon almond-yogurt sauce (recipe below)
  • 1/4 cup shredded carrots
  • 6-8 very thin cucumber slices
  • 3 teaspoon almond butter
  • one 6-ounce container plain soy yogurt
  • 1 tablespoon minced cilantro
Directions
  1. Heat the olive oil in a small skillet. Fry the tempeh on medium heat, browning on both sides and heating throughout. Meanwhile, spread both slices of the bread with the sauce. Top 1 slice with shredded carrots, cucumber slices, and tempeh; assemble sandwich and serve.
  2. Place the almond butter in small bowl. Add ½ of the yogurt and whisk until smooth, using a fork. Add the remaining yogurt and whisk again. Stir in the cilantro and serve. Makes about 1 cup.