Co+op Basics: Tofu BLT
There's nothing better than a BLT, and we've put together a delicious vegan version! Swap the bacon for smoky tofu bacon, and replace the mayo with a protein-packed chickpea aioli, and you won't miss the real thing. This sandwich features 6 Co+op Basics products and comes out to $4.00/sandwich! The following ingredients are all part of the Basics program:
- Rudi's sourdough bread
- Wild Harvest chickpeas
- Field Day olive oil
- Soy Boy tofu
- Field Day tomato paste
- Field Day maple syrup
Ingredients
Tofu Bacon
Soy boy tofu
14 ounces
Soy sauce
1/2 cup
Field Day tomato paste
2 tablespoons
Field Day maple syrup
2 tablespoons
Liquid smoke
2 tablespoons
Chickpea Aioli
Wild Harvest chickpeas
1 can, drained
Garlic cloves
6
Dijon mustard
2 teaspoons
Lemon, juiced
1
Field Day olive oil
1/4 cup
Water, if needed
1/4 cup
BLT
Rudi's bread
8 slices
Romaine lettuce
1 bunch
Red tomato, sliced
1
Prep time: 20 minutes
Cook time: 40 minutes, plus 1 hour to marinate
Servings: 4 sandwiches
Calories per serving: 567
Cost per serving: $4.00
- Press the tofu: wrap the tofu in paper towels, then a hand towel. Place something heavy on top, and let press for at least 20 minutes.
- Thinly slice the tofu into strips.
- In a bowl, whisk together the soy sauce, tomato paste, maple syrup, and liquid smoke. Pour over the tofu and let marinate 1 hour in the refrigerator.
- While the tofu is marinating, make the aioli. Place the chickpeas, garlic cloves, dijon mustard, juiced lemon, and olive oil in a blender and blend until smooth. If needed, add water 1 tablespoon at at time to thin out the aioli and reach the desired consistency.
- Preheat oven to 375 degrees F and spray a baking sheet with spray oil or line with parchment paper.
- Place the tofu strips on the baking sheet. Brush with additional marinate and make for 20 minutes. Flip the tofu, brush with more marinade, and bake 15-20 minutes more until crispy.
- Toast the bread in a toaster or oven.
- Assemble the sandwiches: spread a good amount of chickpea aioli on both sides of the bread. Layer with lettuce, tomato, and tofu bacon. Serve & enjoy!