TTLA Sandwich: Whole Foods Copycat

This flavorful vegan sandwich contains avocado, smoky tempeh, tomato, green leaf lettuce and an unforgettable garlic aioli sauce.

Prep Time15

Total Time15

Servings: sandwich

Author: Kathy Patalsky

1 ciabatta sandwich roll
4 strips of smoky tempeh bacon (Lightlife brand or DIYed recipe)
3 slices tomato
1-3 lettuce leaves (leafy green) - rinse well
½ - 1 avocado, sliced
Garlic Aioli: (you will have a bit leftover - for another sandwich or dipping)
3-4 Tbsp vegan mayo (I use the Vegenaise with the purple cap)
½ lemon, juiced (about 2 Tbsp)
1 ½ Tbsp extra virgin olive oil
Garlic options: ¾ tablespoon garlic, chopped (or 2 cloves, crushed) (or 1 head of roasted garlic - see this recipe)
pinch of salt and pepper
Optional: sliced pickle (Sonoma Brinery used)

Add all the garlic aioli ingredients to a small bowl and whisk until smooth, rich and creamy. You want the olive oil to be emulsified. you can also try my roasted garlic aioli recipe.
Lightly toast your ciabatta roll. Slice in half.
Generously spread the garlic aioli onto each inside of the bread. press the aioli into the bread a bit so that it soaks in.
Add the avocado to one inside of the bread and smash well into the aioli, using a fork.
Layer on the tempeh strips, tomato and lettuce. Add the optional sliced dill pickle.
Put the sandwich sides together and slice and serve! Enjoy this flavorful masterpiece.