BLT
- 16 slices reduced-fat bacon
- 8 slices sprouted-grain bread, such as Ezekiel 4:9
- 1/2 cup Roccos Magnificent Mayonnaise (page 200) or store-bought reduced-fat mayonnaise, such as Hellmanns Low-Fat Mayonnaise Dressing
- 6 large romaine lettuce leaves, washed and torn in half
- 8 thick slices red heirloom tomato
- Heat 2 nonstick saute pans over medium heat.
- When the pans are hot, add the bacon and cook until crisp, about 5 minutes per side.
- Thoroughly drain the bacon on paper towels; set aside.
- Meanwhile, toast the bread in a toaster or toaster oven until golden brown.
- Lay the toast on a work surface.
- Spread each piece with mayonnaise.
- Top 4 toast slices with the bacon.
- Add the lettuce and the tomato slices.
- Place the remaining toast slices on top, mayonnaise side down.
- Secure the sandwiches with toothpicks, if desired.
- Cut them in half, and serve.
- Fat: 42g (before), 13.3g (after)
- Calories: 781 (before), 348 (after)
- Protein: 18g
- Carbohydrates: 35g
- Cholesterol: 66mg
- Fiber: 7g
- Sodium: 1,189mg
bacon, bread, roccos magnificent mayonnaise, romaine lettuce leaves, red heirloom
Taken from www.epicurious.com/recipes/food/views/blt-374923 (may not work)