Best Vegan BLT Sandwich
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Do I really even need to say anything else? Crispy coconut bacon with cashew mayo or mashed avocado, fresh tomato and crispy greens? This vegan BLT sandwich satisfies all my salty and fresh cravings at the same time!
Author: The Edgy Veg
Recipe type: Sandwich
Cuisine: American
Serves: 2½ cups
Ingredients
- 2 slices of toasted whole grain, rye or other bread of your choosing
- lettuce, spinach or sprouts (or any other green you love)
- tomato, sliced
- vegan mayo (store-boughtor made from cashews) or mashed avocado
- Smoky Coconut Bacon
- 2½ cupsunsweetened flaked coconut
- 2 tablespoons olive or coconut oil
- 2 tablespoons pure maple syrup
- 2 tablespoonstamari
- 1 tablespoon apple cider vinegar or 1 tsp liquid smoke
- 1 tsp smoked paprika
- sprinkle pink salt
Instructions
Smoky Coconut Bacon
- Preheat your oven to 325F.
- In a large mixing bowl whisk all of your liquid ingredients together until well combined to create a marinade.
- Add the coconut into the marinade mixture and lightly toss to coat evenly.
- Line a large baking sheet (or two medium size) with parchment paper and spread out the coated coconut.
- Bake for 15-20 mins, flipping the coconut every 5 mins to ensure it does not burn.
- Remove from the oven when the coconut is lightly golden brown and "toasted".
- Remove from sheet right away and place it into a large bowl, add a small sprinkle of salt and allow to cool completely.
- Once cooled, store in an air tight container or jar.
Build the Sandwich
- To serve, spread the vegan mayon on each slice of toasted bread.
- Top bottom slice with greens, tomatoes, and a generous amount of cocout bacon.
- Top with the other bread slice, cut in half and serve immediately.
Recipe by The Edgy Veg at https://www.theedgyveg.com/2016/01/14/best-vegan-sandwich-ever-the-tlc-vegan-blt/