Elevate your sandwich game with our Veggie BLT sandwich featuring savory mushroom bacon, fresh lettuce, ripe tomatoes, and mayo. Gluten-free and vegan.
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Bacon, lettuce, and tomato could be considered one of the great classic sandwiches. One of the easiest sandwich recipes with layers of flavor.
Why you'll love this recipe
- Uses plant-based bacon made from mushrooms
- Gluten-free and vegan blt recipe
- Simple ingredients
Ingredients and substitutions
Here are a few quick notes about the ingredients in this recipe. You can see a complete list of ingredients and instructions in the recipe card below.
![A platter with bread, tomato, lettuce, and mushrooms.](https://saltedplains.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/09/veggie-blt-ingredients.jpg)
Fresh tomato - Juicy tomato slices are a crucial layer in a BLT.
Lettuce - Fresh lettuce leaves are another essential ingredient. Use iceberg or romaine lettuce.
Mushroom bacon - Prepare this vegan bacon ahead of time and have it stored in the fridge.
Vegan mayo - Use your favorite regular or vegan mayo of choice based on your dietary needs.
Gluten-free bread - Just two slices of bread whether whole-grain or white bread, gluten-free, vegan, or both.
Salt and black pepper
Step-by-step instructions
Before you start: Toast your bread to a golden brown. Make sure your mushroom bacon is ready.
![Two pieces of bread on a plate slathered with mayo.](https://saltedplains.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/09/mayo-on-bread.jpg)
![Two slices of bread layered with lettuce, tomato, and mushrooms.](https://saltedplains.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/09/layered-sandwich.jpg)
Step 1: Spread mayo on top of each slice of toasted bread.
Step 2: Layer pieces of crisp lettuce atop each slice. Place one tomato slice on top of each lettuce-covered slice of bread.
Salt and pepper each slice of tomato. Place 2-3 thick slices of bacon on each tomato slice. Carefully close the sandwich and cut it in half.
Tips
- Prep your mushroom bacon substitute the day before and store it in the refrigerator in an airtight container for the easiest assembly. Great for meal prep!
- Stop by your nearest farmer's market and buy local tomatoes. In-season juicy tomatoes are the best!
Variations
Want a BLT recipe with a twist for extra flavor? The template for this sandwich makes it simple to add some "extras."
The following ingredients will up your BLT game!
- Cool and creamy avocado slices are a great contrast to crunchy lettuce
- Swap in sprouts for crispy lettuce
- Drizzle a little olive oil on the tomato slices before salt and pepper
- Add a little heat with hot peppers or spicy mayo
- Vegan cheese to amp up the flavor
- A schmear of dijon mustard or sour cream chive dip
- Red onion or crispy onion strings for added taste and crunch
- Spread a little roasted red pepper sauce, vegan pesto or avocado hummus on your whole-grain bread
- Fried egg (if not vegan)
FAQs
With a simple marinade of maple syrup, gluten-free soy sauce, and spices, different types of mushrooms can be transformed into chewy, "meaty" slices.
Mushroom, coconut, and eggplant bacon, tempeh, and seitan are all options for a vegan version of bacon. It is important to note that while vegetarian, seitan is not gluten-free.
Hooray Foods and Soy Boy are plant-based bacon options that are gluten-free. There are many brands like Morningstar Farms, Tofurkey, Sweet Earth, and Upton's Naturals that sell vegetarian bacon but are not gluten-free.
Yes! You can now find vegan mayonnaise in most major grocery stores and health food stores.
Also known as "veganaise," here are some brands that make it: Earth Balance, Mindful Mayo, Trader Joe's Vegan Spread and Dressing, Sir Kensington's Fabanaise, Whole Foods 365 Vegan Mayo, Hellman's Vegan Mayo
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📖 Recipe
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Veggie BLT Sandwich
Ingredients
- 2 slices gluten-free bread vegan too if needed
- 2 tablespoons vegan mayonnaise
- 1 cup iceberg lettuce
- 2 slices tomato
- salt and pepper to taste
- 6 strips mushroom bacon (store-bought vegetarian bacon can also be used.)
Instructions
- Toast two slices of gluten-free bread. Spread vegan mayo on top of each slice of bread.
- Layer pieces of lettuce atop each slice. Place one tomato slice on top of each lettuce-covered slice of bread. Salt and pepper each slice of tomato.
- Place 2-3 slices of mushroom bacon on each tomato slice.
- Carefully close the sandwich and cut in half. Serve immediately.
Alison B Cooper
Yum!