The Veganator Blt Recipe
(V) The bacon sammich that’s easy on the conscience - grilled country loaf, tempeh bacon, tender greens, oven-dried tomatoes, smoky vegan mayo, humane fries.
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Ingredients
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Main Ingredients
Method
Preparation Steps
- 1
Prepare the Tempeh Bacon
Slice the tempeh into thin strips. In a bowl, mix olive oil, smoked paprika, soy sauce, and maple syrup. Marinate the tempeh strips in this mixture for at least 15 minutes.
- 2
Cook the Tempeh Bacon
Heat a skillet over medium heat. Cook the marinated tempeh strips for about 5-7 minutes on each side until crispy. Remove from heat and set aside.
- 3
Make the Fries
Preheat the oven to 425°F (220°C). Cut the potatoes into fries, toss them with olive oil, salt, and pepper, and spread them on a baking sheet. Bake for 25-30 minutes, flipping halfway through, until golden and crispy.
- 4
Toast the Bread
While the fries are baking, toast the slices of country loaf bread in a toaster or on a skillet until golden brown.
- 5
Assemble the Sandwich
Spread vegan mayonnaise on one side of each slice of toasted bread. Layer the tempeh bacon, tender greens, and oven-dried tomatoes on one slice. Top with another slice of bread, mayo side down.
- 6
Serve
Cut the sandwich in half and serve alongside the humane fries.