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    Home » Recipes » Sandwiches, Wraps, and Burgers

    Published: Apr 15, 2023 · Modified: Apr 27, 2023 by Willow Moon · This post may contain affiliate links. · As an Amazon Associate I earn from qualifying purchases.

    Vegan BLT with Avocado

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    This easy Vegan BLT with Avocado is so good, you won't miss the bacon! Made with a flavorful roasted red pepper tahini spread.

    Vegan BLT with Avocado on cutting board.

    This Vegan BLT with Avocado is an easy lunch. It has a balance of flavors.

    I used tofu bacon to make this sandwich. After making some almond bacon a while back, I knew I would have to use the marinade on tofu also. It has a sweet and smoky flavor from maple syrup and liquid smoke.

    You could also add it to a Vegan Monte Cristo or a Vegan Reuben Sandwich. It goes great on salads or added to pasta.

    I added a roasted red pepper spread for a sweet and savory flavor. If you thin it with water after refrigerating it, it can also be used as a salad dressing.

    A similar sandwich is my Vegan Eggplant BLT Sandwich.

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    • 🧾 Ingredients
    • 🔪 Instructions
    • 🥡 Storage
    • 🍽 Serving
    • Other Vegan Sandwiches
    • 📋 Recipe
    • 💬 Comments

    🧾 Ingredients

    Ingredients with labels.
    • Tofu bacon: I used homemade tofu bacon. You could also use Eggplant Bacon, tempeh bacon, store-bought vegan bacon, or your favorite vegan bacon recipe.
    • Avocado: Adds creaminess. You could leave it out to make it a classic Vegan BLT.
    • Tomato: I used an heirloom tomato. Use your favorite.
    • Lettuce: I used a spring lettuce mix. Use your favorite greens.
    • Bread: I used Cook's Gluten-Free Sourdough French Bread. It is delicious!
    • Roasted red pepper tahini spread: Adds a sweet rich flavor. You can thin it down and use it as a dressing like I did for my Red Lentil Pasta Salad with Roasted Red Pepper. You could also use vegan mayo or hummus.

    This is an overview of the ingredients. To see the full list of ingredients with measurements and instructions, see the recipe card at the bottom of this post.

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    🔪 Instructions

    Red pepper on a parchment lined baking sheet.

    Step 1: Drizzle olive oil on a parchment paper lined baking sheet. Slice red pepper in half.

    Drizzle a little more olive oil on top.

    Roasted red pepper peeled and sliced.

    Step 2: Bake for 25 minutes, or until charred. Let cool and remove the skin.

    Ingredients in food processor before and after mixing.

    Step 3: Add the roasted red pepper and the rest of the ingredients to a food processor.  Blend until smooth and creamy.

    Marinade being whisked ad tofu added for tofu bacon.

    Step 4: Drain and press the tofu. Mix ingredients for marinade in a deep bowl or large baking dish.

    Tofu Bacon in frying pan and on parchment lined baking sheet.

    Step 5: Place sliced tofu in the marinade, then fry it in a skillet or bake it on a parchment paper lined baking sheet.

    Step 6: Toast bread, if desired. Spread roasted red pepper tahini spread on toasted bread.

    Step 7: Layer lettuce, then avocado slices. Smush down the avocado with a fork. Salt the avocado.

    Step 8: Layer tomato and tofu bacon on top. Top with the other piece of toast.

    Vegan BLT with Avocado on cutting board.

    🥡 Storage

    This Vegan BLT sandwich can be packaged for lunch to eat the next day. The tofu bacon will last 4-5 days in an airtight container in the fridge. The roasted red pepper tahini spread will last about 5 days in an airtight container in the fridge.

    🍽 Serving

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    If you tried this Vegan BLT with Avocado Recipe or any other recipe on my website, please leave a ⭐️ star rating and let me know how you like it in the 💬 comments below. I love hearing from you!

    I originally posted this recipe on May 31, 2016. I added new photos and text when I republished it.

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    Vegan BLT with Avocado

    This easy Vegan BLT with Avocado is so good, you won't miss the bacon! Made with a flavorful roasted red pepper tahini spread.
    Course Main Course
    Cuisine American
    Prep Time 5 minutes minutes
    Cook Time 25 minutes minutes
    Total Time 30 minutes minutes
    Servings 4
    Calories 238kcal
    Author Willow Moon
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    Equipment

    • food processor

    Ingredients

    Roasted Red Pepper Spread

    • 1  red pepper or roasted red pepper from a jar
    • olive oil
    • ¼ cup tahini
    • 3 tablespoons lemon juice
    • 1 clove garlic minced

    BLAT

    • 8 slices Tofu Bacon
    • 12 slices avocado
    • 8 slices tomato
    • 4 pieces lettuce of your choice
    • 8 pieces bread - I used gluten free sour dough
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    Instructions

    Roasted Red Pepper Spread

    • Preheat oven to 450°.
    • Drizzle olive oil in a pan. Slice red pepper in half, remove seeds, and place with skin facing up on pan. Drizzle a little more olive oil on top. Roast @ 450° for about 25 minutes, or until charred. Remove skin after peppers have cooled.
    • Mix all roasted pepper spread ingredients in a food processor until smooth. Refrigerate overnight so mixture will thicken.

    BLAT

    • Spread red pepper mixture on a slice of bread. Layer tofu bacon, sliced avocado, sliced tomato, and lettuce on top. Top with another slice of bread or enjoy open faced.
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    Nutrition

    Calories: 238kcal | Carbohydrates: 17g | Protein: 6g | Fat: 17g | Saturated Fat: 2g | Cholesterol: 0mg | Sodium: 238mg | Potassium: 593mg | Fiber: 5g | Sugar: 6g | Vitamin A: 1650IU | Vitamin C: 55.6mg | Calcium: 50mg | Iron: 1.7mg

    *Note: Nutrition information should be considered an estimate only. Different nutrition calculators give you different results.

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    1. Annie says

      November 29, 2018 at 6:32 pm

      This is my favorite go-to sandwich! Thanks for the recipe!5 stars

      Reply
      • Willow Moon says

        December 01, 2018 at 8:12 am

        Thanks Annie, I'm so glad that you like it!

        Reply
    2. Hannah says

      October 05, 2017 at 8:02 am

      I just found this recipe and I'm so glad I did. This is such a yummy combination! I made these for our lunch the other day. Thank you for the recipe!

      Reply
      • Willow Moon says

        October 07, 2017 at 12:37 pm

        Thanks Hannah, I'm so glad you liked it!

        Reply
    3. Paul Valley says

      September 30, 2016 at 8:11 am

      have this bookmarked in the keep

      Reply
    4. Ruthie Ridley says

      June 02, 2016 at 12:24 pm

      Very intrigues by the almond bacon...sounds good though!

      Reply
    5. kage2015 says

      June 01, 2016 at 12:55 pm

      This looks really yummy. I would have to make it feed it to my family have them rave about how good it is and never tell them it is vegan. I live with meat eaters.

      Reply
      • Willow Moon says

        June 01, 2016 at 4:21 pm

        I like your line of thinking! Let me know how it goes!

        Reply
    6. Maggie Unzueta says

      June 01, 2016 at 9:52 am

      I love coming to your blog and getting vegetarian ideas. Will have to try this one out. 🙂

      Reply
      • Willow Moon says

        June 01, 2016 at 4:20 pm

        Thanks Maggie! I hope you enjoy it!

        Reply

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