Healthy Lifestyle Diets Healthy Vegan Recipes Healthy Vegan Lunch Recipes Healthy Vegan Sandwich Recipes Vegan BLATs (BLTs with Avocado) 5.0 (2) 2 Reviews Roasted shiitake mushrooms doused in soy sauce with a dash of smoked paprika become a natural, vegan alternative to bacon. Try them in this vegan version of a classic BLT with creamy avocado and eggless mayonnaise or on top of a salad as a substitute for bacon bits. By Hilary Meyer Hilary Meyer Instagram Hilary Meyer is a freelance recipe developer, tester and content creator. She has a bachelor's degree in anthropology from the University of Colorado at Boulder and a Culinary Arts degree from the New England Culinary Institute. Hilary started working in the EatingWell test kitchen in 2006 before becoming an editor. She left for New York City in 2014, but eventually returned home to Vermont where she belongs. EatingWell's Editorial Guidelines Updated on March 9, 2018 Print Rate It Share Share Tweet Pin Email Prep Time: 20 mins Additional Time: 15 mins Total Time: 35 mins Servings: 4 Yield: 4 sandwiches Nutrition Profile: Dairy-Free Egg Free Low-Calorie Nut-Free Vegan Vegetarian Jump to Nutrition Facts Ingredients 1 tablespoon avocado oil 2 tablespoons reduced-sodium tamari ½ teaspoon smoked paprika 8 ounces whole shiitake mushrooms, stems removed 8 small slices whole-grain bread (or 4 large slices, halved) 4 tablespoons vegan mayonnaise ½ teaspoon finely grated or minced garlic 1 avocado, halved and sliced 8 thin slices tomato 4 leaves romaine lettuce Directions Preheat oven to 375 degrees F. Stir oil, tamari and paprika together in a medium bowl. Add shiitakes and stir until all the liquid is absorbed. Spread on a rimmed baking sheet and roast, turning once, until golden brown on both sides, about 30 minutes. Toast bread. Stir mayonnaise and garlic together in a small bowl. Spread 1 tablespoon of the mayonnaise mixture on each of 4 pieces of toast. Divide avocado, tomato, lettuce and the roasted shiitakes over the toasts. Top with the remaining toasts. Rate it Print Nutrition Facts (per serving) 271 Calories 19g Fat 21g Carbs 7g Protein Show Full Nutrition Label Hide Full Nutrition Label Nutrition Facts Servings Per Recipe 4 Serving Size 1 sandwich Calories 271 % Daily Value * Total Carbohydrate 21g 7% Dietary Fiber 6g 23% Total Sugars 5g Added Sugars 2g 4% Protein 7g 14% Total Fat 19g 24% Saturated Fat 2g 11% Vitamin A 4045IU 81% Vitamin C 9mg 9% Folate 109mcg 27% Sodium 541mg 24% Calcium 49mg 4% Iron 2mg 12% Magnesium 48mg 11% Potassium 530mg 11% Nutrition information is calculated by a registered dietitian using an ingredient database but should be considered an estimate. * Daily Values (DVs) are the recommended amounts of nutrients to consume each day. Percent Daily Value (%DV) found on nutrition labels tells you how much a serving of a particular food or recipe contributes to each of those total recommended amounts. Per the Food and Drug Administration (FDA), the daily value is based on a standard 2,000 calorie diet. Depending on your calorie needs or if you have a health condition, you may need more or less of particular nutrients. (For example, it’s recommended that people following a heart-healthy diet eat less sodium on a daily basis compared to those following a standard diet.) (-) Information is not currently available for this nutrient. If you are following a special diet for medical reasons, be sure to consult with your primary care provider or a registered dietitian to better understand your personal nutrition needs. Powered by the ESHA Research Database © 2018, ESHA Research, Inc. All Rights Reserved