Ingredients

  • 3 tablespoons neutral oil divided
  • 1 garlic clove minced
  • 15 1/2 ounces black beans rinsed and drained
  • 1 tablespoon nutritional yeast
  • 1 tablespoon tamari
  • 1 teaspoon liquid smoke
  • 5 cups day old bread cubed
  • 1 teaspoon thyme
  • 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
  • 1 teaspoon smoked paprika
  • 1/4 cup vegan mayonnaise
  • 2 tablespoons seasoned rice vinegar
  • 6 cups shredded lettuce
  • 1 cup cherry tomatoes sliced

Method

  • Heat 1 tablespoon of oil in a medium saucepan over medium heat. Stir in the garlic and beans and cook until the beans are heated through, about 2 minutes. Stir in the nutritional yeast and cook for 1 minutes. Stir in the tamari and smoke and cook until the liquid evaporates. Set aside.
  • Heat 2 tablespoons of oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Stir in the cubed bread and cook until the bread is turning golden brown, about 4 minutes. Stir in the thyme, garlic powder and season with salt and black pepper. Stir and cook until the bread is crunchy, about 5 more minutes. Stir in the paprika and set aside.
  • Combine the mayo and vinegar in a small bowl, mixing well with a whisk. Toss the mayo mixture with the lettuce, tomatoes and beans in a large bowl. Top with the croutons and serve immediately.