my favorite take on a classic blt – easily customizable to suit your tastes!
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The other day I found myself wanting something different from my usual go-to rotation of lunches. While racking my brain for what might be good, I remembered a sandwich I had at one of my favorite cafes in Woodstock, VT and immediately knew what I wanted.
I usually always have a package of my favorite plant-based bacon on hand (for no other reason than because I love the taste) and a block of my go-to Vermont white sharp cheddar cheese. From there I just needed some bread, tomato, lettuce and garlic aioli.
I had a loaf of sourdough on hand (check), some arugula (the peppery taste would lend itself beautifully to this sandwich) and the rest of the ingredients I’d need in the fridge.
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And thus was born a delicious sandwich that instantly transported me to my favorite cozy corner in that cafe in Vermont.
You can alter this sandwich up to suit your preferences – use real bacon, any type of bread you like best, swap in leafy greens for the arugula…whatever works best for you.
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It doesn’t take much and it doesn’t look like much, but it is delicious.
vegetarian blt
Ingredients
- 2 thick cut slices of bread I used sourdough
- Plant-based or regular bacon I used about 6 slices
- Vermont sharp white cheddar cheese sliced from a block
- Sliced tomato I used 3-4 slices
- Handful of arugula
- Garlic aioli
Instructions
- Place cheese on insides of both bread slices then toast in the oven or in a convection oven until cheese is melted and bread is lightly browned and toasted
- While the bread toasts, cook bacon according to package instructions
- Onto the toasted cheesy bread, slather some garlic aioli (regular mayo also works!) on each side then layer bacon followed by tomato and finally arugula.
- Sandwich both sides together and enjoy!
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