Simple Vegan Blt Salad

• 3 tablespoons neutral oil divided
• 1 garlic clove minced
• 15 1/2 ounces black beans rinsed and drained
• 1 tablespoon nutritional yeast
• 1 tablespoon tamari
• 1 teaspoon liquid smoke
• 5 cups day old bread cubed
• 1 teaspoon thyme
• 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
• 1 teaspoon smoked paprika
• 1/4 cup vegan mayonnaise
• 2 tablespoons seasoned rice vinegar
• 6 cups shredded lettuce
• 1 cup cherry tomatoes sliced

1. Heat 1 tablespoon of oil in a medium saucepan over medium heat. Stir in the garlic and beans and cook until the beans are heated through, about 2 minutes. Stir in the nutritional yeast and cook for 1 minutes. Stir in the tamari and smoke and cook until the liquid evaporates. Set aside.
2. Heat 2 tablespoons of oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Stir in the cubed bread and cook until the bread is turning golden brown, about 4 minutes. Stir in the thyme, garlic powder and season with salt and black pepper. Stir and cook until the bread is crunchy, about 5 more minutes. Stir in the paprika and set aside.
3. Combine the mayo and vinegar in a small bowl, mixing well with a whisk. Toss the mayo mixture with the lettuce, tomatoes and beans in a large bowl. Top with the croutons and serve immediately.

neutral oil, garlic, black beans, nutritional yeast, tamari, liquid smoke, bread, thyme, garlic, paprika, vegan mayonnaise, rice vinegar, shredded lettuce, tomatoes

Taken from www.yummly.com/recipe/Simple-Vegan-BLT-Salad-1343311 (may not work)