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Vegan BLT

Published: May 7, 2020 · Modified: Aug 11, 2020 by Lexi

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We're bringing you the ultimate vegan BLT (technically a BLTA with the addition of avocado)! Tofu bacon is the star of the show, complemented by lettuce, pan-roasted cherry tomatoes and avocado. The ideal lunch, if you ask me!

side view of vegan blt cut in half on plate

Let's break down this vegan BLTA. (The "A" stands for avocado, in case you weren't familiar.)

Sourdough bread (homemade, if you're that person, and slathered in vegan mayo), lettuce (boring, but essential), homemade tofu bacon (wayyyy better than it sounds), pan-roasted cherry tomatoes (SO MUCH BETTER THAN REGULAR TOMATOES) and avocado (no explanation needed).

side view of vegan BLT with avocado cut in half and stacked

Why you need to make tofu bacon

A few weeks ago, we shared a recipe we've been working on for a while: homemade tofu bacon. You guys were pretty psyched about it, for good reason!

Tofu bacon on sheet pan

It's crispy, chewy, salty, smoky and everything you want in your favorite breakfast food. Sure, it's not quite like regular bacon, but it's a pretty damn good alternative. Especially if you haven't had bacon in years.

Essentially, it involves making a simple marinade (soy sauce, maple syrup, liquid smoke, apple cider vinegar, oil, a little onion powder, salt and pepper). Slice tofu into super thin planks, then baste with the marinade, roast and periodically brush with more marinade until the bacon is crispy and chewy.

All in all, it takes a little over an hour to make (and you'll have to stay near the oven), but it's well worth the effort!

ingredients for vegan BLT sandwich with tofu bacon

Next-level pan-roasted tomatoes

We were really craving tomato jam for this vegan BLT. But since we're trying to limit grocery store trips (and also didn't feel like spending 3 hours making it), we had to improvise.

Oh, and we also forgot to buy sandwich-appropriate tomatoes at the store. So we were really limited, with just one carton of slightly overripe cherry tomatoes. Raw cherry tomatoes aren't particularly well suited for sandwiches, so we threw them in a pan with some olive oil and salt.

overhead view of ingredients for vegan BLT sandwich

20 minutes later, we had perfect pan-roasted tomatoes that are basically a much easier version of tomato jam. They're perfect for spreading on a BLT and honestly taste WAY better than raw tomato.

Not sure about you, but I've never really liked tomatoes on sandwiches. Unless they're perfectly ripe heirlooms, they usually just don't taste that great. Pan-roasted tomatoes are the way to go!

Side note: if you have extra time on your hands, you could also make these really good roasted tomatoes from Brewing Happiness. We've heard rave reviews!

close up view of vegan BLT on sourdough

More vegan lunch recipes you'll love:

  • Greek Chickpea Salad
  • Portobello Mushroom Panini
  • Quinoa Tabbouleh Salad
  • Asian-inspired Lettuce Wraps with Peanut Sauce
  • Mushroom Shawarma with Tzatziki
  • Fajita Panini
close up view of vegan BLT sandwich cut in half and stacked on plate

If you make this Vegan BLTA recipe with tofu bacon, we’d love for you to leave a comment and rating below! We also love to see your creations on Instagram – tag us at @crowded_kitchen so we can see what you’ve been cooking.

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Vegan BLT


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  • Author: Lexi
  • Total Time: 25 minutes
  • Yield: 1 sandwich 1x
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We're bringing you the ultimate vegan BLT (technically a BLTA with the addition of avocado)! Tofu bacon is the star of the show, complemented by lettuce, pan-roasted cherry tomatoes and avocado. The ideal lunch, if you ask me!


Ingredients

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  • 1 cup cherry tomatoes
  • 1 tbsp olive oil
  • ½ tsp salt
  • 1 tsp balsamic vinegar (optional)
  • 2 slices sandwich bread of choice
  • 2 tbsp vegan mayo or butter
  • 4-6 slices tofu bacon
  • Lettuce
  • ½ of an avocado

Instructions

  1. Make tofu bacon following these instructions.
  2. Heat a skillet over medium. Add olive oil and tomatoes. Sauté for 5-8 minutes, until tomatoes start to burst and soften. Add salt and balsamic and continue cooking for 15 minutes, stirring frequently, until they dry out and form a jam-like consistency. Remove from heat. 
  3. Toast bread and spread on vegan mayo or butter. 
  4. Top with lettuce, tofu bacon, tomatoes and avocado. Enjoy!

Notes

You can sub tofu bacon with a store-bought alternative.

  • Prep Time: 20 minutes
  • Cook Time: 5 minutes
  • Category: Lunch
  • Method: Stovetop
  • Cuisine: American

Nutrition

  • Serving Size:
  • Calories: 344
  • Sugar: 4.9 g
  • Sodium: 854.2 mg
  • Fat: 24.5 g
  • Saturated Fat: 3.3 g
  • Trans Fat: 0 g
  • Carbohydrates: 24.9 g
  • Fiber: 6.4 g
  • Protein: 10.1 g
  • Cholesterol: 0 mg

Keywords: Vegan BLT

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  1. Shannon

    September 04, 2021 at 6:37 pm

    Absolutely delicious

    ★★★★★

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  2. Alison

    December 21, 2020 at 12:48 pm

    I think this is my new favourite sandwich, the smokey flavour is great. I made up a bunch for my lunches, I think it even tasted better the second day. This is the first time I've been to your website. I think I was actually looking for vegan White Russian's, which is on my list to make, when I found the Tofu bacon recipe. I am definitely going to be trying more from your site.

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    • Lexi

      December 21, 2020 at 1:02 pm

      That's so great to hear, thank you so much!! Hope you enjoy the white russian's, too 🙂

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