Timeless Bacon Lettuce Tomato Sandwich Assembly
One mouthwatering blend of sweet, smoky, crusty, and salty, the revamped BLT is a food fantasy come true. If only it were socially acceptable—and healthy—to chow down on bacon and mayo daily.
This reinvented dish was showcased as part of our Tomatoes! recipe collection.
- Yield: 1 serving
- Difficulty: A synch to make
- Total: Under 20 minutes
- Active: Under 15 minutes
Ingredients (8)
- 2 thick-cut slices of whole grain bread
- 1 tablespoon hummus
- 1 tomato
- 1 large piece of leaf lettuce
- 8 oz tempeh (replacing regular bacon)
- sea salt
- freshly ground black pepper
- Optional: Avocado, pickles, or onions for added flavor
Ingredients for the Tempeh Bacon:
- 2 tbsp low-sodium soy sauce
- 1 tbsp maple syrup
- 1 1/2 tsp apple cider vinegar
- 1 tsp liquid smoke
- 1/4 tsp smoked paprika
- 1/4 tsp black pepper
Instructions
Toast 2 slices of whole grain bread. Spread 1 piece with 1 tablespoon of hummus, then layer on a few thick-cut tomato slices and sprinkle with kosher or sea salt and freshly ground black pepper.
Meanwhile, prepare the tempeh bacon by:
- Cutting the tempeh into thin slices.
- Whisking together the other tempeh bacon ingredients.
- Brushing the marinade evenly over the tempeh slices.
- Baking them in a preheated oven at 325℉ for about 15 minutes on each side until crispy[1].
Bring the sandwich together by adding a couple of slices of the crisped tempeh bacon, a large piece of leaf lettuce, and any optional extras like avocado, pickles, or onions to your hummus-slathered bread slice. Top it off with the other slice and voila! Slice in half and serve.
Enjoy a healthier version of the classic BLT sandwich, featuring protein and fiber-rich tempeh, hummus instead of mayonnaise, and whole grain bread. This revamped dish is better for you without compromising on flavor[1].
- This revamped BLT recipe, featuring Nutrition-focused ingredients such as tempeh, hummus, and whole grain bread, is categorized under the 'uncategorized' section of our 'Tomatoes!' recipe collection.
- The E1CAB6046E0BF130A0D9B5E9F1B1B77B creditline goes to the creator of this healthier BLT recipe that promises a sweet, smoky, crusty, and salty taste without the guilt.
- With only 20 minutes required and minimal difficulty, this recipe is ideal for a quick and easy lunch or dinner option.
- Avail yourself of the benefits from this recipe, which boasts reduced fat content, increased fiber, and a lower sodium intake compared to its original counterpart, while still delivering the characteristic BLT taste.
