BLT may be great, but if you’re following a plant-based lifestyle, this MLT sandwich recipe will hit the spot.

The recipe makes 2 sandwiches.

Ingredients

  • 2 large portabello mushrooms (or 4 smaller ones)
  • 1 Tbsp olive oil
  • 1 Tbsp butter
  • 1 Tbsp miso paste
  • 4 slices of your favourite sandwich bread
  • 2 Tbsp mayonnaise
  • 1 large ripe tomato, sliced
  • 4 large leaves of crunchy green lettuce
  • 1 small avocado
  • Juice of ½ lemon
  • Salt and pepper, to taste

Method

  1. Slice portabellos into chunky strips.
  2. Heat oil and butter in a large frying pan over medium-high heat.
  3. Add portabellos and cook, tossing them often until just tender and golden brown.
  4. Add the miso paste and toss to coat them well. Remove from the heat and set aside.
  5. Spread a thin layer of mayonnaise onto two slices of bread.
  6. Top with lettuce and sliced tomato.
  7. Season the tomato.
  8. Top the tomato with miso basted portabello slices.
  9. In a small bowl, roughly mash the avocado with a fork. Season with salt and lemon juice.
  10. Spread onto the other two slices of bread and top the sandwiches. Serve.

Sandwich tip:

Wrap the sandwiches tightly in baking or wax paper. Tie with a string. Slice in half and then eat easily without losing any goodness!

MLT Sandwich Recipe Notes

This MLT Sandwich Recipe is courtesy of The South African Mushroom Farmers’ Association. Check them out on Facebook, Instagram, and Twitter.

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