Soy Bacon, Basil and Tomato Pockets

Name: Soy Bacon, Basil and Tomato Pockets
Ingredients: 12 slices soy bacon; 2 large whole wheat pitas , cut in half; 3 tbsp (45 ml) soy mayonnaise; ¼ cup (50 ml) fresh basil leaves; 1 large tomato , thinly sliced; Freshly ground black pepper , optional

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Published by Robert Rose

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This twist on an old American classic, the BLT, is just as good as the original.

4 Servings

CostInexpensive

Easy

Total Timeunder 15 minutes

Kid FriendlyYes

OccasionCasual Dinner Party

Recipe Coursemain course, snack

Dietary Considerationegg-free, kosher, lactose-free, low cholesterol, peanut free, tree nut free, vegan, vegetarian

Five Ingredients or LessYes

Mealdinner, lunch, snack

Taste and Texturechewy, creamy, crisp, herby, savory, umami

Type of Dishflatbreads

Ingredients

12 slices soy bacon
2 large whole wheat pitas, cut in half
3 tbsp (45 ml) soy mayonnaise
¼ cup (50 ml) fresh basil leaves
1 large tomato, thinly sliced
Freshly ground black pepper, optional

Instructions

Cook bacon strips according to package directions. Let cool slightly.
Carefully separate pitas to open pockets. Spread one-quarter of the soy mayonnaise over inside bottom of each pita half. For each pocket, top mayonnaise with one-quarter each of the basil leaves and tomato slices. Place 3 strips of bacon over tomatoes. Season with pepper to taste, if using. Repeat with remaining ingredients.
Variations:
Chop the basil leaves and stir into the mayonnaise, then spread over the pitas.
Soy Bacon, Basil and Tomato Sandwich: If you prefer a more traditional presentation, substitute 8 slices whole wheat bread, toasted, for the pitas. Continue with Step 2.