Tempura Battered “BLT”

There is a restaurant down the road apiece that makes a delicious fried green tomato BLT. But since we aren’t cooking, eating anything fried and maintaining a vegan diet, the original is out. Well let me introduce you to our version.

As a kid I would have a BLT all the time. My mom considered them a healthy lunch. It’s funny to think that now, but back then if something had a vegetable in it, it was good for you. Even if those vegetables consisted of iceberg lettuce and a tomato (I know, I know).

I love tomatoes. I think it’s my favorite vegetable (fruit) and I put them in everything. Or I eat them alone with a pinch of salt…like every single day. Never met a tomato I didn’t like. I desperately searched for green tomatoes. Considering they were in season, I thought for sure I would find them. Unfortunately I couldn’t, so I opted for a random tomato, choosing a large firm heirloom. I’ve since found green ones, but I prefer using a Brandywine or Pineapple, they are juicy and full of flavor.

RAW VEGAN RECIPE: TEMPURA BATTERED “BLT”

Tempura Batter

1 cup almond meal

3/4 cup pureed zucchini

1 tblsp nutritional yeast

1/4 tsp onion powder

1/8 tsp salt

1/4 tsp garlic powder

1/8 tsp pepper

2 tsp filtered water (if more needed, add drops at a time)

1/8 tsp oregano

1/4 tsp basil

Mix all ingredients together and set aside for a few minutes.

1 large tomato sliced

Dredge the tomato slices in batter and place in dehydrator on Paraflex sheet at 115 degrees for 2 hours. Flip tomatoes onto mesh sheet and dehydrate another hour.

Coconut Bacon Bacon, Bacon, Bacon…Well, Not Really Bacon

ChilE Mayo SWEET HEAT CHILE MAYO

Romaine Lettuce

Layer the lettuce, tomato, “mayo” and crispy “bacon” on top and enjoy!