Smoky Maple Tempeh Hash Breakfast Sandwiches

Name: Smoky Maple Tempeh Hash Breakfast Sandwiches
Total time: 25 min
Yield: 3 to 4 servings
Cuisine: American
Ingredients: Tempeh hash: 8 oz fresh tempeh, shredded on box grater; 1 tbsp tamari; 1 tbsp maple syrup; 1 tbsp apple cider vinegar; 1 tsp smoked paprika; ½ tsp ground coriander; ½ tsp fennel seeds; ½ tsp dried basil; ¼ tsp cumin; 1½ tbsp avocado or neutral oil; 1 shallot, minced; 2 cloves garlic, minced; kernels from 1 ear fresh corn (or ½ cup frozen, thawed); Build: 3 to 4 English muffins, toasted; 1 avocado; 3 tbsp cilantro, minced; juice + zest of ½ lime; 5 oz fresh spinach or arugula; sriracha mayo (egg-free mayo + sriracha)

June 19, 2026

Smoky Maple Tempeh Hash Breakfast Sandwiches is a soy-free tempeh sandwich made with fresh, fermented chickpea tempeh instead of soy. A few simple swaps keep it gluten-free, too.

3 to 4 servings · About 25 min · Soy-free · Gluten-free option

Why fermented chickpea tempeh

This recipe is built on our fresh chickpea tempeh, which is fermented rather than pasteurized, so the culture stays active and the flavor stays full. It is naturally soy-free and holds its texture through cooking.

Ingredients

Tempeh hash: 8 oz fresh tempeh, shredded on box grater
1 tbsp tamari
1 tbsp maple syrup
1 tbsp apple cider vinegar
1 tsp smoked paprika
½ tsp ground coriander
½ tsp fennel seeds
½ tsp dried basil
¼ tsp cumin
1½ tbsp avocado or neutral oil
1 shallot, minced
2 cloves garlic, minced
kernels from 1 ear fresh corn (or ½ cup frozen, thawed)
Build: 3 to 4 English muffins, toasted
1 avocado
3 tbsp cilantro, minced
juice + zest of ½ lime
5 oz fresh spinach or arugula
sriracha mayo (egg-free mayo + sriracha)

Instructions

Grate tempeh on large holes of box grater, increases surface area for caramelization.
Toss shredded tempeh with tamari, maple syrup, ACV, and all spices. Let sit 5 to 10 min.
Heat oil in large skillet over medium-high. Sauté shallot and garlic 2 min. Add seasoned tempeh. Cook 7 to 10 min stirring every 2 min until caramelized bits form. Add corn in last 2 min.
Mash avocado with lime juice, zest, cilantro, salt.
Toast muffins. Smashed avocado on bottom half, hash, greens, sriracha mayo on top. Eat immediately.

Make it with

This pairs with Tempeh Breakfast Patties and Tempeh Bacon. Start from a block of OG Raw Chickpea Tempeh (shop it here). Short on time? Reach for our heat-and-serve Loaded Tempeh Bacon Breakfast Bowl.

Allergen swaps

Tamari → coconut aminos (soy-free). English muffins → GF English muffins (wheat-free). ✓ Chaotic Good Tempeh is chickpea-based, naturally soy-free at the tempeh level.

Frequently asked questions

Is Smoky Maple Tempeh Hash Breakfast Sandwiches soy-free?

Yes. Our tempeh is fermented from chickpeas, not soybeans, so this recipe is naturally soy-free. Check any packaged sauces or condiments if soy is a strict concern.

How do I make it gluten-free?

The tempeh itself is gluten-free. Use gluten-free bread, tamari, or noodles wherever the recipe calls for the standard version, and confirm any packaged sauces are gluten-free.