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    Basil Vegan BLT Sandwich

    April 30, 2018 by Emily Cooper 17 Comments

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    Vegan BLT Sandwich -- A recreation with a twist of the famous TTLA from Whole Foods made with Tempeh Bacon, mashed avocado, spicy arugula, sliced tomato, and fresh basil on grilled sourdough bread. A hearty vegan sandwich even meat-lovers will devour!Vegan BLT Sandwich on plate

    This post is sponsored by Lightlife. As always, all thoughts and opinions are my own. Thanks for supporting the partners that help make Sinful Nutrition possible!

    So we meet again. B to the A to the C-O-N, BACON.

    Never has a non-bacon bacon been talked about by a non-bacon lover. This is why I'm socially awkward.

    So I tried my hands on making my own tempeh bacon, so it's only right to try out what it's actually supposed to taste like, right?

    Vegan BLT Sandwich cut in half

    Lightlife knows what they're doing with facon. So much so, they made a sandy out of it. I alluded to this in yesterday's instagram post, so I know y'all at on the edge of your seats with anticipation for me to just get on with it, and end this bacon madness already.

    I'm getting there.

    It's called a TTLA, and it's all the rage at your local WF Lounge (or Whole Foods for 99.999% of the world). That stands for Tempeh, Tomato, Lettuce, and Avocado, and it is avocadomazing.

    But of course I had to spin that Sinful Nutrition track on that. And here we are.

    Money-Saving Tips for this Vegan BLT Sandwich:

    • Buy in bulk. Packaged basil may be convenient, but it also tends to be more expensive. Buy it loosely if available & use the leftovers to make a killer pesto.
    • Shop the sales. Buy avocados when they are on sale, and freeze them for later. Make sure to remove the skin and pit first, and cut into quarters. Thaw the amount you need in the refrigerator overnight.

    more tempeh recipes:

    Homemade Tempeh Bacon

    Tempeh Taco Bowls

    Smoky Tempeh Stuffed Acorn Squash 

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    Vegan BLT Sandwich -- A recreation with a twist of the famous #TTLA from @WholeFoods made with @lightlife Tempeh Bacon, mashed avocado, spicy arugula, sliced tomato, and fresh basil on grilled sourdough bread. A hearty #vegan sandwich even meat-lovers will devour! | @sinfulnutrition | #sponsored | #tempeh | #sandwich | #bacon | #BLT | #vegetarian | #wholefoods | #plantbased | #lunch |

    Vegan BLT Sandwich


    ★★★★★

    5 from 3 reviews

    • Author: Sinful Nutrition
    • Total Time: 18 mins
    • Yield: 1 sandwich 1x
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    A recreation with a twist of the famous #TTLA from Whole Foods made with Lightlife Tempeh Bacon, mashed avocado, spicy arugula, sliced tomato, and fresh basil on grilled sourdough bread. A hearty vegan sandwich even meat-lovers will devour!


    Ingredients

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    • 3 slices Lightlife Tempeh Bacon
    • 2 slices sourdough bread
    • ½ tablespoon vegan mayonnaise
    • ½ avocado, sliced
    • 2 slices tomato
    • 3-4 basil leaves
    • handful arugula
    • salt, pepper, and garlic powder

    Instructions

    1. Heat a skillet over medium heat, and spray with cooking spray.
    2. Add bacon slices, and cook 2-3 minutes on each side, or until crispy.
    3. Spread mayonnaise on one slice of bread, and mash avocado on remaining slice.
    4. Sprinkle each with salt, pepper, and garlic powder.
    5. Add tomato to avocado topped slice followed by the bacon, basil, and arugula.
    6. Top with remaining slice of bread.
    7. Grill in heated skillet if desired, or serve as is.

    Notes

    • Grilled bread is KEY. Using a panini press is my favorite way to do it, but you can use a skillet instead, or even just toasted the bread. Just make sure your bread is crispy AF.
    • Use the avocado and mayo as your glue to hold this monster together. Add the avocado to one slice, and the mayo to the other to girdle all those veggie fixin's in there.
    • No fresh basil? Try pesto instead! You can make your own without cheese if you want to keep it vegan.
    • Prep Time: 10 mins
    • Cook Time: 8 mins
    • Category: Sandwich
    • Method: assembly
    • Cuisine: vegan

    Keywords: tempeh, bacon, vegan, sandwich, lunch, vegetarian, blt, basil, avocado

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    Reader Interactions

    Comments

    1. Katie Uhran

      May 02, 2018 at 6:58 am

      I love tempeh...I think the texture is great...And making it into a BLT sounds absolutely divine!!! DELISH!!!

      Reply
    2. Deborah Brooks

      May 02, 2018 at 8:07 am

      Big fan of the Lightlife products and love this idea for a sandwich. Grilled bread is the key yum

      ★★★★★

      Reply
    3. Abbey Sharp

      May 02, 2018 at 3:13 pm

      Mm this BLT looks next level! Perfect for a nice and quick lunch!

      ★★★★★

      Reply
    4. Rachel

      May 02, 2018 at 7:59 pm

      Looks really good! My kids would love it.

      Reply
    5. Elysia

      May 03, 2018 at 12:13 am

      This sandwich looks so delicious!!! Love how you put a vegan spin on a BLT!

      Reply
    6. Jodi Robinson

      May 03, 2018 at 11:26 pm

      Though I am not vegan, it never ceases to amaze me the creativity we can use to put together recipes such as this! Looks amazing.

      Reply
    7. Kelly Jones

      May 04, 2018 at 9:56 am

      Sounds and looks delish! I just started to eat more tempeh and I just bought sourdough for the first time in forever!

      Reply
    8. Amy Gorin

      May 04, 2018 at 10:18 am

      This looks SO delish!

      Reply
    9. Sarah Remmer

      May 04, 2018 at 3:41 pm

      Im totally pinning this! Looks yummy!

      Reply
      • Emily Cooper

        May 06, 2018 at 8:25 am

        Thank you Sarah! Hope you enjoy!

        Reply
    10. Kara Lydon

      May 04, 2018 at 4:39 pm

      Now this sounds like my kind of sammie! It'd be perfect to pack for a picnic too!

      Reply
      • Emily Cooper

        May 06, 2018 at 8:25 am

        Thanks Kara! Love the picnic idea!

        Reply
    11. Erin Palinski-Wade

      May 06, 2018 at 9:20 pm

      What a great idea! These look delicious!

      ★★★★★

      Reply
    12. Whitney E, R.D.

      May 07, 2018 at 3:31 am

      A BLT without the bacon? Count me in! This sandwich looks incredibly delicious and so full of flavor. I am loving the addition of basil. This sounds like the absolute perfect take-me-to-work lunch 🙂

      Reply
    13. Shannon

      May 07, 2018 at 11:42 am

      I love the addition of basil to this sandwich! It all sounds so fresh and healthy!

      Reply
    14. Rebecca Livingstone

      May 07, 2018 at 11:54 am

      This BLT looks 10/10 need to share with my bacon loving hubby! <3 Thanks Emily!

      Reply
    15. Abbie Gellman, MS RD CDN

      May 15, 2018 at 7:55 am

      Great idea for all the vegans out there!

      Reply

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