Vegan BLT – smoky, salty strips of portobello bacon, topped with crispy lettuce, juicy tomato slices and avocado. You don’t have to be vegan or vegetarian to enjoy this twist on a classic sandwich.
I am not vegan or vegetarian, but I’m always ready to try something that’s a healthier choice. A few months ago I read about ways to make bacon out of a variety of real foods. I was intrigued because I love bacon, and if I can find a better way to enjoy bacon flavor, I’m in.
You can make fake bacon with eggplant, coconut flakes, tempeh and portobello mushrooms. I haven’t tried all of these options yet, but I have tried coconut bacon, and it’s a good option for bacon bits in salads, but it’s kind of wimpy for a sandwich. I think the portobellos work out perfectly for a vegan BLT. They are thicker and they absorb the smoky and salty flavors of bacon with a hint of crispiness.
This sandwich doesn’t really need a recipe once you have the mushroom bacon ready. I added creamy avocado slices to replace the mayo, but you can stick with the mayo. And then load it up with fresh lettuce, tomatoes and lots of portobello bacon.
Vegan BLT
Smokey and salty strips of portobello mushrooms replace bacon in this vegan version of a BLT.
- Prep Time: 40
- Cook Time: 30
- Total Time: 1 hour 10 minutes
- Yield: 2 1x
- Category: Lunch
- Method: oven
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
4 large portobello mushroom caps
1 1/2 tablespoons olive oil
2 teaspoons smoked paprika
1/2 teaspoon sea salt
1 medium to large tomato sliced
1/2 of an avocado sliced
romaine lettuce leaves
4 slices of whole wheat or whole grain bread
Instructions
pre-heat oven to 400
line 2 baking sheets with parchment paper and coat it with the olive oil
slice the mushrooms as thin as you can and place them on the baking sheets in a single layer
sprinkle the mushrooms with the smoked paprika and salt
roast in the oven for 15 minutes, by this time they should start to reduce in size
lower the heat 350 and cook for about 10 minutes more until the shrivel
remove from oven and let cool for a few minutes
assemble the sandwiches by topping the bread or toast with avocado slices, lettuce, mushroom bacon and top with tomato
Keywords: lunch, BLT, Vegan BLT, Portobello BLT
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Love this! Looks so delicious. Will try this weekend!
I hope you like it!
How fun! I haven’t tried making vegan bacon yet. I can just imagine how delicious it would be with portobello mushrooms!! Your sandwich looks delicious!
Even a meat lover like me would devour this sandwich. Portobello mushrooms are so “meaty” you won’t miss the meat. Sounds like a great lunch or dinner and day of the week.
I’m not sure I can get behind a BLT that doesn’t have real bacon, but I love the idea of subbing sliced avocado for the mayo. Yum!
I know what you mean Abby about bacon! But this is a close second.
What a fun bacon alternative! Love that you still get the smoky flavor in there with the smoked paprika. This looks like a delicious sandwich – meat-eater or not!
Portobello Bacon?? Say whaaat? I love this idea and I’m sure it will go great with the a avocado!
It sure does go great with the avocado!
You had be fooled because that portobello looks just like bacon! Plus adding the fresh avocado, so many good flavors and healthy ingredients.
I love new ideas on how to make existing recipes healthier) Love this vegan BLT, will try it some time soon)
I love the idea of using Portobellos for bacon! I bet that is delicious!!
These look delicious and great for an easy dinner. Can’t wait to try!
Ah, a vegan BLT! I would love to try one. It sounds so healthy and delicious with portobello mushrooms and avocado in it!
My best friend would love this. I am going to share this with her!
My best friend would love this sandwich. I am going to share this with her.
These sandwiches look SO good! I love the idea of using portobellos as a bacon replacement!!