Tofu BLT
Serves 3
Directions
- 1Whisk together the tamari, maple syrup, balsamic vinegar, olive oil, garlic granules and smoked paprika in a shallow dish and season with smoked salt.
- 2Slice the extra firm tofu into thin rashers using a mandolin or peeler.
- 3Add the sliced tofu into the marinade and mix until all slices are fully covered.
- 4Heat the olive oil in a large frying pan over medium-high heat.
- 5Add the tofu in a single layer, working in batches if needed, and cook until deep golden and caramelised before flipping and repeating on the other side.
- 6Toast the bread.
- 7Spread the vegan mayo generously over both slices of toasted bread.
- 8Layer up the lettuce on the bottom slice, followed by the tomato, then pile on the tofu bacon.
- 9Top with the second slice of bread, press down gently and serve straight away.
Ingredients
- 1 block extra firm tofu
- 3 tbsp tamari
- 2 tbsp maple syrup
- 1 tbsp balsamic vinegar
- 1 tbsp olive oil
- 1 tbsp smoked paprika
- 1 tsp garlic granules
- 1 pinch smoked salt
- 2 slice sourdough
- 2 tbsp vegan mayo
- 1 whole salad tomato, sliced
- 2 leaf lettuce
Equipment
mandolinvegetable peelersharp knifeshallow dishlarge frying pantoaster
Tips
- Meal prep the tofu bacon ahead of time for better flavor.
- Slice tofu as thin as possible using a mandolin, vegetable peeler, or sharp knife.
- Air frying instructions are an alternative cooking method.
- One small tweak makes the recipe gluten-free (using GF bread).
