TBLT's
with Potato Chips & Garlic Mayo
Salty, smoky, sweet, crunchy, creamy, juicy, complex, yet simple? Yes, please. The BLT sandwich, cherished for its perfect balance of textures and flavors, is truly greater than the sum of its parts. No vegan should be deprived of it! For a plant-based twist on bacon, we coat thin shavings of tofu in a bold, concentrated paste and roast them until they are caramelized and crispy. Silky garlic mayo, tender leafy greens, and sweet summer-ripe tomatoes top it all off to create the greatest sandwich in the world.
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INGREDIENTS
- 1/4 cup vegan mayo
- 1 garlic clove, peeled and grated
- 1 tbsp tomato powder
- 2 tsp Worcestershire powder
- 1 tbsp red miso paste
- 1 tbsp liquid smoke (divided)
- 1 tbsp maple syrup
- 2 tsp smoked paprika (divided)
- 1 russet potato, cut into 1/4-inch thick rounds
- 10 oz organic extra firm tofu, patted dry and peeled into ribbons
- 4 slices sourdough bread
- 4 oz mixed greens
- 1 Roma tomato, thinly sliced
- 3 tbsp vegetable oil*
- Salt*
- Pepper*
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INSTRUCTIONS
Preheat oven to 425°F. Stir together mayo, garlic, and a pinch of salt and pepper in small bowl and set aside. In separate small bowl, combine tomato powder, Worcestershire powder, miso, liquid smoke, maple, just half the paprika, 2 tsp salt, 1 tsp pepper, and 2 tbsp warm water and whisk together spice paste. (4-servings: use 4 tsp salt, 2 tsp pepper, ¼ cup warm water)
Combine potato, remaining paprika, 1 tbsp vegetable oil, ¼ tsp salt, and a pinch of pepper on baking sheet. Toss to coat and roast until crispy, 25 to 30 minutes, rotating sheet halfway. (4-servings: use 2 tbsp vegetable oil, ½ tsp salt)
Meanwhile, brush second baking sheet with 2 tbsp vegetable oil. Lay tofu ribbons in single layer and brush with spice paste. Roast until dark and edge pieces are crispy, 24 to 28 minutes, rotating sheet halfway. (4-servings: use ¼ cup vegetable oil) (TIPS: You can overlap tofu ribbons in order to fit on baking sheet. For 4-serving meal, roast tofu in batches.)
Place sourdough directly on oven rack and toast until lightly browned, 2 to 4 minutes. Transfer to clean work surface. Spread some garlic mayo on 2 slices and top with greens, tomato, and tofu-bacon. Close sandwiches with remaining slices sourdough.
Cut TBLT's in half and serve with potato chips and extra garlic mayo for dipping. Tuck in!