Description
A delicious vegan alternative to the classic BLT, featuring marinated tofu, creamy avocado spread, and fresh veggies.
Ingredients
Scale
- 3 tbsp tamari
- 2 tbsp maple syrup
- 2 tbsp apple cider vinegar
- 2 tbsp vegetable broth or water
- 1 tbsp olive oil plus more for cooking
- 1 tsp liquid smoke (optional)
- 2 tsp nutritional yeast (optional)
- 1 tsp smoked paprika
- 1 tsp garlic powder
- 1/2 tsp onion powder
- 1/2 tsp ground coriander
- 1/4 tsp allspice
- Pinch of white pepper
- 1, 16 oz block of super firm tofu, drained and pat dry
- Kosher salt to taste
- 2 ripe avocados, core removed
- Juice and zest of 1 lime
- 1/4 cup dill, minced
- 3-4 ciabatta sandwich rolls
- Lettuce
- 8-10 thick slices of tomatoes
- Lime wedges
Instructions
- Add tamari, maple syrup, apple cider vinegar, vegetable broth, olive oil, liquid smoke, nutritional yeast, smoked paprika, garlic powder, onion powder, ground coriander, allspice, and white pepper to a large shallow bowl or container. Whisk to evenly mix.
- Cut the tofu block in half lengthwise. Place the tofu cut side down and thinly slice it into 1/8-inch (1-2 mm) strips using a sharp knife.
- Dip each strip of tofu into the marinade to coat both sides.
- Heat oil in a large griddle or skillet over medium-low heat.
- Arrange the tofu strips in a single layer on the cooking surface, leaving a little space between each slice. Cook undisturbed for 4-5 minutes.
- Flip the tofu strips and cook again for 3-4 minutes, adjusting based on thickness.
- Brush some of the remaining marinade on top of the tofu if it looks dry during cooking. Cook until nicely browned and lightly crisp around the edges on both sides, then transfer to a plate. Sprinkle with a pinch of salt if desired.
- Add avocados, lime zest, lime juice, dill, and a generous pinch of salt to a bowl. Mash together with a fork until well combined.
- Spread the mashed avocado onto both sides of the ciabatta rolls. Layer with thick slices of tomato.
- Top with the tofu strips and lettuce before closing the sandwich with the bun. Enjoy!
Notes
For a gluten-free version, use gluten-free ciabatta rolls. Make sure to use ripe avocados and fresh tomatoes for the best flavor.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Pan-frying
- Cuisine: Vegan
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 sandwich
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 7g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 25g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 15g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 50g
- Fiber: 8g
- Protein: 15g
- Cholesterol: 0mg