Vegan Banh Mi

Ingredients

• 0.6 lb mixed shredded vegetables
• 3 tbsp vegan white wine vinegar
• 1 tsp granulated sugar
• 1 tsp salt
• 1 large baguette
• ½ cup hummus
• ¾ lb tempeh
• ¼ cup fresh cilantro
• ¼ cup fresh mint
• 2 tbsp hot sauce (optional)

Steps

1. Combine shredded vegetables with vinegar, sugar, and salt in a bowl; toss well and set aside to pickle.
2. Preheat oven to 180C (350F). Cut the baguette into four pieces, then slice each horizontally.
3. Toast baguette pieces in the oven for 5 minutes until lightly warm and crisp.
4. Spread hummus evenly on all baguette halves.
5. Layer tempeh slices on four baguette halves, then pile high with the pickled vegetables.
6. Sprinkle with fresh cilantro and mint, then drizzle with hot sauce if desired.
7. Top with the remaining baguette halves to create sandwiches and serve immediately.