Try a Tempeh Sandwich for Lunch

PBS Food's Sandwich Madness put me in the mood for a sandwich recipe, so today I wanted to share with you guys one of my very favoritesmade up of very unlikely ingredients! Perhaps youve seen tempeh in the produce section of your local grocery store, or maybe youve even tried it! Its made from partially cooked and fermented soybeans, and has a higher protein and fiber content than tofu. In fact, tempeh might even be considered healthier than tofu, as its less processed. However, the downside to tempeh can be, for some, its acquired taste. Id describe it as being a bit on the nutty side and can also be slightly bitter. Usually, people either love tempeh or they hate it. Now, you might think Im a bit crazy, but Ive found that the tastiest way to eat tempeh is in a hearty sandwich with Swiss cheese and raspberry jam. Sounds totally bizarre, but the combination works---I promise you! The raspberry jam lends that bit of sweetness that cuts down on the bitter bite of the tempeh, and the Swiss cheese pulls everything together with a mellow flavor. Try it! I think you might surprise yourself.

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Jenna Weber is half of the Fresh Tastes blog team. She graduated from Le Cordon Bleu in 2008 and, since then, has worked as a pastry chef, bread baker and freelance food editor. Currently, Jenna blogs full-time on EatLiveRun.com where her delicious daily recipes and quirky culinary musings appeal to thousands. She lives in Northern California and, when not in the kitchen, can usually be found on her yoga mat.