BLT
| A BLT sandwich on toast | |||||||
| Alternative names | Bacon, lettuce, and tomato | ||||||
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| Place of origin | United States | ||||||
| Main ingredients | Bacon, lettuce, tomato, bread | ||||||
| Variations | Club sandwich | ||||||
| 350 kcal (1,500 kJ) | |||||||
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A BLT is a type of sandwich, named for the initials of its primary ingredients, bacon, lettuce, and tomato. It can be made with varying recipes according to personal preference. Simple variants include using different types of lettuce or tomatoes, toasting or not, or adding mayonnaise. More pronounced variants can include using turkey bacon or tofu in place of bacon, removing the lettuce entirely, or adding other ingredients such as a fried egg, avocado, or sprouts.