Vegan BLT with Sautéed Spinach, Onion & White Bean Salad
This Vegan BLT with Sautéed Spinach, Onion, and White Bean Salad is a delicious, plant-based twist on the classic sandwich! Creamy white bean salad, savory sautéed spinach and onions, and fresh veggies make a flavorful combination that’s both hearty and nutritious. Packed with protein, fiber, and blood sugar-stabilizing ingredients, this sandwich is perfect for a quick and healthy meal.
Ingredients
For the Sandwich:
- 2 slices of bread I used gluten free
- 1 large tomato sliced
- 2-3 leaves of fresh lettuce I used butter lettuce
- 2-3 vegan bacon strips see recipe options linked in the blog post
For the White Bean Salad:
- 1 15 oz can of white beans such as cannellini, drained and rinsed
- 1 tbsp lemon juice
- 2 tsp coconut aminos
- 2 tsp tahini
- 1 tsp garlic powder
- Sea salt to taste
- A handful of fresh parsley chopped (optional)
- 2 tbs celery diced
For the Sautéed Spinach and Onions:
- 2 cup fresh spinach chopped
- 1/3 cup yellow onion diced
- 1 tbsp olive oil
- 1/4 tsp sea salt
Optional:
- Sliced avocado
Instructions
Sauté the Spinach and Onions:
- Heat olive oil in a pan over medium heat.
- Add the diced onions and sauté until they become soft and slightly caramelized (about 7-10 minutes).
- Add the chopped spinach to the pan and cook until wilted (another 2-3 minutes).
- Season with sea salt and a little coconut aminos if you like.
Prepare the White Bean Salad:
- In a bowl, combine the lemon juice, coconut aminos, tahini, garlic powder, sea salt, and add in the drained and rinsed white beans.
- Mash the beans with a fork or potato masher, leaving some chunks for texture.
- Stir in the celery and parsley if desired. Allow to cool for a minute and then add it into the bean salad and mix until well combined.
Assemble the Sandwich:
- Toast your bread slices, if desired, for extra crunch.
- Spread a layer of white bean salad onto one slice of bread.
- Followed by vegan bacon strips, fresh tomato slices and lettuce.
- Place the other slice of bread on top to complete your sandwich.
- Slice the sandwich in half and enjoy! Pair it with a side salad or some baked fries for a delicious meal!
Notes
Note: if you make the vegan bacon in advance, just heat in the oven for a minutes on 400F and allow to cool before adding, this will provide a nice crunch!