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Vegan BLT (Easy, Smoky & Better Than the Classic!)

This Vegan BLT has everything you love about the classic. Smoky, crispy bacon, juicy tomatoes, crunchy lettuce, and creamy mayo, but made completely plant-based and incredibly easy. Use my homemade vegan mayo and your choice of tofu bacon, tempeh bacon, mushroom bacon, or seitan bacon (or even store-bought alternatives!) for a sandwich that’s bold, satisfying, and full of flavor. It’s the perfect quick lunch or easy weeknight dinner.
Prep Time: 10 minutes
Cook Time: 10 minutes
Total Time: 20 minutes
Servings: 1 sandwich
Author: Sam Turnbull

Ingredients

  • 3 - 4 slices vegan bacon of choice (tofu bacon, tempeh bacon, mushroom bacon, banana peel bacon, seitan bacon from Seitan School, or store-bought)
  • 2 slices bread (sourdough, artisan white, whole grain, or rye), toasted (gluten-free if preferred)
  • 1 - 2 tablespoon vegan mayonnaise (homemade or store-bought)
  • 2 - 3 slices ripe tomato
  • 1 - 2 crisp lettuce leaves (romaine, butter lettuce, or a handful of arugula)
  • Salt and pepper to taste
  • Optional add ons: avocado slices (for a BLAT), thinly sliced red onion, Dijon mustard, hot sauce, sprouts, pickled peppers, or a vegan cheese slice
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Instructions

  • Cook the bacon: Prepare your vegan bacon of choice following your preferred method (pan-fry, bake, or air fry) until crispy and golden.
    3 slices of vegan bacon in skillet.
  • Toast the bread: Toast 2 slices of bread until lightly golden.
  • Spread the mayo: Generously spread vegan mayonnaise on both slices of toasted bread.
    Spreading vegan mayo onto toasted slices of bread.
  • Layer the sandwich: Add the lettuce, then the tomato slices. Season tomatoes with a pinch of salt and pepper. Add the crispy vegan bacon on top. Add any additional toppings if you desire.
    Tofu bacon, tomato slices, and lettuce layered onto toasted bread.
  • Assemble & slice: Close the sandwich. Use sandwich picks if you like, slice in half, and serve right away.
    Assembled vegan BLT on parchment paper.

Notes

Vegan Bacon Options:
Use any vegan bacon you love. You can use your favorite store-bought plant-based bacon or make your own (my personal preference). Try:

Nutrition

Serving: 1sandwich (varies based on ingredients used) | Calories: 433kcal | Carbohydrates: 50g | Protein: 23g | Fat: 16g | Saturated Fat: 6g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 0.4g | Trans Fat: 0.02g | Sodium: 741mg | Potassium: 1139mg | Fiber: 13g | Sugar: 19g | Vitamin A: 3321IU | Vitamin C: 23mg | Calcium: 224mg | Iron: 8mg

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https://itdoesnttastelikechicken.com/vegan-blt/

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