We’ve
been LOVING this BBQ Tofu Sandwich lately!
Crispy tofu is slathered in BBQ sauce, topped with avocado & a cool
cilantro cabbage slaw- a tasty vegan meal in under 30 minutes! Video.
Need a quick
healthy meal? This is hands-down one of the tastiest Tofu sandwiches I’ve ever
had! I keep thinking if we still had our restaurant this would for sure be on the menu this week! It’s a fast
easy meal, and oh so satisfying!
I’m pretty sure even tofu skeptics will
love this one too. If you are on a sandwich kick like we have been, you
might also enjoy this Tempeh Reuben Sandwich ( which can be made
vegan with vegan mozzarella) it is also yummy!
WHAT I LOVE
ABOUT THIS BBQ TOFU SANDWICH
1. It’s super fast!
2. Simple affordable ingredients.
3. Over the top in the flavor dept- tangy,
subtle heat, smoky, delicious!
4. Great texture- warm crispy tofu, cool
crunchy slaw- a perfect marriage.
5. The slaw adds nutrients! I’d suggest
making a double batch.
6. It’s vegan!
7. Will make anyone love tofu. Guaranteed.
INGREDIENTS IN BBQ TOFU SANDWICH
·
Tofu –
firm or extra firm, organic, if possible
·
olive
oil or coconut oil
·
BBQ
Sauce- find a brand with no high-fructose corn
syrup (or make your own)
·
Sriracha
or Red Chili Paste (optional)
·
Cabbage- green or purple ( use pre-cut cabbage if pressed for time)
·
Onion- red is nice
·
Cilantro- fresh
·
Vegan
Mayo- or use regular mayo
·
AC
vinegar- or white vinegar
·
Fresh
cilantro
·
Salt
and Pepper
·
Soft,
toasted buns- Brioche buns are nice, or make your
own
·
Avocado- optional
HOW TO MAKE BBQ TOFU SANDWICH
STEP ONE:
Cut the tofu into two slabs, one-inch
thick, perhaps trimming to fit the bun. Pat gently with paper towels.
STEP TWO
Season a skillet generously with oil,
salt and fresh cracked pepper and heat it up.
STEP THREE
Sear the tofu on both sides, until
deeply golden and crispy.
STEP FOUR
While the tofu is cooking, make the
quick and easy slaw, using precut cabbage if pressed for time. Cilantro and
onion add great flavor here.
STEP FIVE
Mix BBQ Sauce and red chili paste (or
sriracha) in a bowl and brush it liberally on the tofu, getting the bottom too.
Let the sauce caramelize just slightly
in the pan, before turning the heat off.
STEP FIVE
Toast the
buns and assemble! Feel free to add avocado if
you like- a bit messier, but oh so tasty!
And voila!
You’ll have a delicious meal on the table in under 30 minutes! This recipe
makes two hearty sandwiches.
My husband Brian totally devoured this
and proclaimed he would happily eat this anytime I wanted to make it.
So with a tofu skeptic, I would just plop
it down right in front of them, and not even say anything. I’m pretty
confident, that if they like BBQ Sauce, one bite is all it will take. 😉
Enjoy the summer weekend!
BBQ Tofu Sandwich
Crispy BBQ Tofu Sandwich topped with cool, creamy cilantro cabbage slaw and
avocado, that can be made in under 30 minutes. Vegan!
Servings5
person
Preparation
Time30 Minutes
Cook
Time15 Minutes
NUTRITION
Serving
Size:one
sandwich
Calories:527
Sugar:19 g
Sodium:1128.4 mg
Fat:30.6 g
Saturated
Fat:4.2 g
Carbohydrates:43.2 g
Fiber:5 g
Protein:21.6 g
Cholesterol:0 mg
INGREDIENTS
·
1 block tofu-
organic, extra firm, drained
·
2 tablespoons
olive oil or coconut oil
·
1/4 teaspoon
salt
·
1/4 teaspoon
pepper
·
1/4 cup BBQ
Sauce (aim for one without high fructose corn syrup, or make your own)
·
1 teaspoon
chili paste or sriracha
·
2 soft buns,
(like brioche buns) toasted
·
Avocado-
optional, messy but good. 😉
·
Creamy
Cilantro Slaw:
·
4 ounces
shredded cabbage- about 3 cups packed
·
1/4 cup
cilantro, chopped
·
1/4 cup red
onion, thinly sliced
·
3–4
tablespoons vegan may0 (or regular mayo) or make your own
·
1 tablespoon
vinegar- Apple Cider or white, more to taste
·
1/4 teaspoon
salt
INSTRUCTIONS
1
1
Drain the block of tofu, pat dry, and
cut into one-inch-thick slabs. Trim if needed to fit the bun. You can get 2,
maybe 3 out of one block. Pat dry again.
2
2
Heat a skillet over medium-high heat.
Add oil, and sprinkle the salt and pepper over the oil. Once the pepper is
fragrant, carefully add the tofu. Sear until crispy and deeply golden- do not
move it around in the pan, let it develop a crust, so it will release itself.
Lower heat if splattering- this will take about 12 minutes.
3
3
Mix the BBQ sauce and red chili paste in
a small bowl and set aside.
4
4
Place the shredded cabbage in a medium
bowl, add onions and cilantro, mayo, vinegar, and salt, and toss to combine
well. Taste. It should be creamy, tangy and flavorful. Feel free to add more
vinegar, salt or mayo to attain this. All mayos are different!
5
5
Toast the buns and slice the avocado.
6
6
Once the tofu is nice and crispy, lower
the heat to low, and add the bbq sauce mixture, coating the tofu well. I use
all the sauce. Let it caramelize just slightly in the pan, and turn the heat
off.
7
7
Assemble the Sandwich. Spread more mayo
on the bottom bun if you like, add the hot tofu, and top with cool slaw and a
few slices of avocado.
8
8
EAT immediately. 🙂
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reaction?