Sandwiches: TLT and Caesar Tempeh Wrap

TLT (Tofu, Lettuce and Tomato) Sandwich

4 slices ripe tomato

4 leaves romaine lettuce

5 pieces tofu bacon

2 slices whole wheat bread, toasted

margarine

vegan mayo

I'm going to assume I don't need to tell you how to make a sandwich.

Tempeh Caesar Wrap

• Fry about 8 pieces of Tofurky brand tempeh bacon, or homemade if you have a recipe you like

• While tempeh bacon is frying, tear up and wash about 1/2 head romaine lettuce, and prepare the dressing by adding the following to a glass jar with a tight fitting lid or to a food processor:

- Juice of one large lemon (2-3 Tbsp)

- 1 or 2 dashes hot sauce (such as Frank's Red or Tabasco)

- 2-3 cloves of finely chopped garlic

- 1 tsp vegan Worcestershire sauce (I use Wizard brand, there are also numerous recipes out there to make your own).

- 1 Tbsp dijon mustard

- 1/4 cup plain soy yogurt or soft tofu (if you use the tofu that comes in a tube - often available in Asian markets - you can squeeze some into the jar. If you're using firmer soft tofu from a box, you will probably want to make the dressing in a food processor or blender to get the tofu to mix in. You don't really need to yogurt/tofu at all, but it makes the dressing creamier).

- 1/2 cup good quality olive oil (I use Zantoun, which is organic and fair trade. So good on bread, too).

• Shake/blend all dressing ingredients until fully mixed.

• Toss the lettuce with the dressing and 3 Tbsps vegan "parmesan" in a big bowl.

• Add in the fried tempeh bacon, and, if desired, croutons (I didn't have any and wasn't going to take the time to make some, so there are none pictured here). Capers are also a tasty addition.

• Warm a whole wheat wrap briefly in the microwave (15 seconds) or in a cast iron frying pan set on the stove on low until warm to the touch.

• Wrap up some salad in the tortilla, or if you prefer, eat the salad on its own, as a meal or side (great with spaghetti dinner!)