Vegan Shiitake BLT Sandwich with Cheddar Cheese
Vegan Shiitake BLT Sandwich with Cheddar Cheese is a totally indulgent sandwich that is completely vegan!!
Servings: 4 servings
Calories: 585kcal
Ingredients
Cheddar Cheese Recipe Ingredients:
- 1 ½ cups almonds soaked overnight
- 4 cups water
- 6 tablespoons agar flakes
- 6 tablespoons arrowroot
- 3 tablespoons chickpea flour
- ¼ cup nutritional yeast flakes
- ¼ cup neutral oil canola
- 1 tablespoon brown rice vinegar
- 2 ½ teaspoons sea salt
- 1 tablespoon garlic powder
Roasted Shiitake Ingredients:
- 1 3.5 ounce package Shiitake mushrooms
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 teaspoon sea salt
Additional Sandwich Ingredients:
- 1 large tomato
- lettuce
- whole grain bread sliced thick
- Truff Hot Sauce
- Veganaise
- fresh pepper
Instructions
- Make the Cheddar Cheese - click here or directions.
- Roast the Shiitake Mushrooms - click here for directions.
- Spread cheddar cheese on one slice of bread per 2 for a sandwich. Toast bread until lightly browned and cheese has warmed. While bread is toasting prepare sauce - mix 2 tablespoons of Veganaise with 1 - 2 teaspoons of Truff Hot Sauce (make it as spicy as you want!).
- Assemble layering with Shiitake, tomato, lettuce and sauce. Season with a few grinds of fresh pepper. Cover with top piece of bread. Slice and serve immediately.
Notes
I used straight hot sauce in my original recipe photo, but you can lighten it up by mixing with vegan mayonnaise.
Nutrition
Calories: 585kcal | Carbohydrates: 37g | Protein: 16g | Fat: 45g | Saturated Fat: 4g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 11g | Monounsaturated Fat: 28g | Trans Fat: 1g | Sodium: 2064mg | Potassium: 761mg | Fiber: 10g | Sugar: 5g | Vitamin A: 259IU | Vitamin C: 4mg | Calcium: 210mg | Iron: 4mg