If you’re looking for a new take on the classic BLT sandwich, then this recipe could well be worth a try – and it’s perfect for anyone trying to cut down on meat
There’s nothing like a stellar sandwich to satisfy those midday hunger pangs, but sometimes the standard cheese, salad or ham fillings just don’t cut it. That’s when it’s time for the heavy hitters.
A BLT—a drool-worthy bacon, lettuce, and tomato sandwich—is tough to top, standing tall in the pantheon of sammy classics. But for those looking to shake things up with a new twist on this beloved staple, one innovative recipe is drawing raves.
It swaps out the traditional bacon for a scrumptious, health-conscious stand-in that nails the smoky, savory taste we all crave.
Enter tofu, the versatile soy-derived protein that’s storming the culinary world, offering a plant-powered bacon alternative for your BLT. It’s ideal for anyone trimming back their meat intake without skimping on flavor.
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Social media’s gone wild for a lip-smacking tofu BLT recipe dropped by BOSH!, reports the Express.
, the dynamic vegan chef duo known for their cookbooks and mouthwatering online food shares. They claim to have cracked the code to sandwich nirvana: “Do you want to know the secret to a perfect sandwich? Crispiness, contrast, crunch. And this tofu lettuce tomato has them all.”
This take was also a hit on Instagram, collecting cheers from foodies far and wide. One commenter exclaimed, “I made this and it was delicious! !” while another lavished praise, calling it ‘divine’.
Fancy reimagining your BLT lineup?
Get ready to transform the humble tofu into ultra-thin bacon-like slices, marinate it in a zesty mix of soy, maple, tomato puree, paprika, and liquid smoke, then layer it up with sliced tomatoes and crisp lettuce nestling inside a halved ciabatta.
Marinate the tofu strips and then pan-fry them in olive oil for a few minutes, turning them over halfway through until they’re golden, sticky, and smoky.
For the dressing, mix vegan mayo, chilli crisp, and maple syrup together.
Finally, toast your ciabatta, spread it with the chilli-maple mayo, and stack it with the tofu, tomatoes, and lettuce. Cut the sandwich into pieces and savor every bite.
