Heirloom Tomato Sandwich Recipe

Heirloom Tomato Sandwich Recipe

HomeCooking Tips, RecipesHeirloom Tomato Sandwich Recipe

This delicious tomato sandwich is my vegetarian version of a classic BLT. A creamy white bean spread replaces the bacon and gives this sandwich a spicy kick.

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Tomato sandwich

When tomatoes are in peak form I can't get enough of them. I want them in salads pasta tacos and eggs. But lately this tomato sandwich has become my favorite way to enjoy them.

When I first started thinking about making a tomato sandwich I immediately thought of a classic BLT. I love a fake BLT and since I’ve never liked bacon I’m perfectly fine with just adding a few veggies between my bread. My favorite version of a BLT sandwich is the Crispy Shiitake BLT on page 171 of the cookbook (it’s the closest to the real thing!). I also love this smoky marinated tempeh as the “meat.”

But this time when I was deciding whether or not to "bacon" some coconut Jack had the idea to call it a Bean-LT. The B in this version is the Bean spread I used in place of the mayo here. It's thick spicy and so. damn. good. Here's what's inside: