Dulse, Lettuce & Tomato (DLT) Recipe with Kelp Mayo

Kara Ibarguen

Servings

4

Prep Time

5 minutes

Cook Time

10 minutes

Calories

408

Cuisine

American

Category

sandwich

Elevate your sandwich game with this toasty, melt-in-your mouth, vegetarian version of a classic. Smoked dulse replaces the traditional bacon so it is good for you and the planet.

Dulse, Lettuce & Tomato (DLT) Recipe with Kelp Mayo

Ingredients

  • 1 Ripe Tomato, sliced thin

  • 4 Large leaves Green Leaf Lettuce

  • ½ oz regular Dulse leaf

  • OR ½ oz of Smoked Dulse leaf

  • 8 Slices Sourdough or other Bread of choice

  • 1 Cup Mayo, vegan or regular

  • 1 T Kelp Flakes

  • 3-4 T Butter (or Oil) for toasting

Directions

  1. Combine the mayo and Kelp Flakes, set aside

  2. Slice Tomatoes and prepare Lettuce leaves, set aside

  3. Heat an electric griddle or frying pan to medium heat

  4. Once pan is warm, add the Smoked Dulse to the dry pan

  5. Stir it occasionally, until it is crisp and has changed color slightly, about 2 minutes. Dulse will turn a darker red in some places and to a greenish color in others.

  6. Remove Dulse from the pan and set aside for now

  7. Spread the desired amount of Kelp Mayo on the inside of the bread while allowing the butter to melt in the pan

  8. Working in batches, if necessary, add the bread slices, Mayo-side-up, to the pan and allow to toast, checking frequently until desired toastiness is achieved, 2-3 minutes

  9. Once Bread is toasted, remove the slices from the pan and place on a cutting board Mayo-side-up still

  10. Assemble the sandwiches. Add Dulse, then Lettuce, then Tomato slices to one slice of bread. Then cover with another slice.

  11. Cut and serve immediately