"BLT" sliders with black pepper garlic sauce
These cuties are everything you want in a BLT, without the B. No b's allowed at the party.
Ingredients
- 1 block extra firm tofu
- 1/3 cup soy sauce
- 2 tbsp maple syrup
- 2 tsp smoked paprika
- 1/2 tsp chili powder
- 1/4 tsp black pepper
- 8-10 slider buns
- 1 head butter lettuce
- 2 beefsteak tomatoes, sliced
- pickled red onions, to serve
black pepper garlic sauce
- 1/2 cup vegan mayonnaise (or regular)
- 1/4 cup plain whole milk Greek yogurt
- 2 tbsp lemon juice
- 4 cloves garlic, minced
- 1/2 tsp freshly-cracked black pepper
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 450 degrees. Lightly grease a large baking sheet with oil.
- Pat the tofu dry with paper towels. Slice into 1/8 inch thick strips - you want these thicker than I normally call for tofu bacon to be, since it better mimics a thick-cut bacon. Lay the strips on the baking sheet in a single layer.
- In a bowl, whisk together the soy sauce, maple syrup, smoked paprika, chili powder, and black pepper. Pour over the tofu slices, flipping each over to coat both sides. You can also baste extra marinade over the tofu with a pastry brush. Let sit for 15 minutes.
- Transfer the baking sheet to the oven and roast for 20-22 minutes, flipping once halfway through baking time, until firmer and crisp. Check the tofu after 18 minutes to prevent burning: thinner strips will cook faster. Let cool on the baking sheet.
- Switch the broiler to high. Slice each slider bun in half and place on a baking sheet, cut sides up. Broil 1-2 minutes until toasty and golden.
- Stir together the vegan/regular mayo, Greek yogurt, lemon juice, garlic cloves, black pepper, and a pinch of salt. Taste and adjust seasonings as desired.
- Spread the garlic sauce on the bottom slider bun. Top with a couple pieces of butter lettuce, then a tomato slice, then 2-3 slices of tofu bacon. Top with pickled onions and more sauce. YUMBO.
Notes
*To make vegan: You can use all vegan mayo for the sauce, or find a vegan Greek yogurt substitute that you love!
*Tofu: Firm tofu can be used for the bacon if you can't find extra firm. Be sure to press the moisture out of the tofu for 15-20 minutes at least prior to making the bacon.