The Ultimate California Grown BLT Sandwich

Name: The Ultimate California Grown BLT Sandwich
Total time: 65 min
Ingredients: 1 pound bacon (opt for thinner slices rather than thick.); 1 small eggplant (see note); 1/2 tablespoon black pepper (optional); 1 /2 cup raw pistachios; 3 cloves garlic; 1 cup chopped grilled asparagus (see note); 1 cup basil leaves; 1 lemon (zest and juice divided); 1 teaspoon kosher salt; 1/2 teaspoon black pepper; 1/4 cup extra virgin olive oil; 1/4 teaspoon red pepper flakes; 1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese; 8 slices bread (toasted); 4 cups arugula (lightly dressed with your favorite salad dressing, we like ranch.); 1/2 cup sprouts (optional); 1 very large heirloom tomato (sliced into thick slabs)

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From it's luscious eggplant bacon weave to grilled asparagus & pistachio pesto this BLT sandwich will have you declaring love at first bite

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Ingredients

1 pound bacon (opt for thinner slices rather than thick.)
1 small eggplant (see note)
1/2 tablespoon black pepper (optional)
1 /2 cup raw pistachios
3 cloves garlic
1 cup chopped grilled asparagus (see note)
1 cup basil leaves
1 lemon (zest and juice divided)
1 teaspoon kosher salt
1/2 teaspoon black pepper
1/4 cup extra virgin olive oil
1/4 teaspoon red pepper flakes
1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese
8 slices bread (toasted)
4 cups arugula (lightly dressed with your favorite salad dressing, we like ranch.)
1/2 cup sprouts (optional)
1 very large heirloom tomato (sliced into thick slabs)