Description
A vibrant, plant-based sandwich featuring marinated tofu, fresh tomatoes, creamy avocado, and crisp lettuce.
Ingredients
Scale
- 3 tbsp tamari
- 2 tbsp maple syrup
- 2 tbsp apple cider vinegar
- 2 tbsp vegetable broth or water
- 1 tbsp olive oil plus more for cooking
- 1 tsp liquid smoke (optional)
- 2 tsp nutritional yeast (optional)
- 1 tsp smoked paprika
- 1 tsp garlic powder
- 1/2 tsp onion powder
- 1/2 tsp ground coriander
- 1/4 tsp allspice
- Pinch of white pepper
- 1, 16 oz block of super firm tofu, drained and pat dry
- Kosher salt to taste
- 2 ripe avocados, core removed
- Juice and zest of 1 lime
- 1/4 cup dill, minced
- 3-4 ciabatta sandwich rolls
- Lettuce
- 8-10 thick slices of tomatoes
- Lime wedges
Instructions
- Combine tamari, maple syrup, vinegar, broth, olive oil, liquid smoke, nutritional yeast, paprika, garlic, onion, coriander, allspice, and white pepper in a large bowl and whisk to mix.
- Slice the tofu in half lengthwise, then cut into thin strips.
- Marinate each tofu strip in the marinade.
- Heat oil in a griddle or skillet over medium-low heat.
- Cook the tofu strips in a single layer for 4-5 minutes until browned, then flip and cook for 3-4 minutes more.
- Check if the tofu is nicely browned and crisp; sprinkle with salt if desired.
- Mash avocado with lime juice, zest, dill, and salt until combined.
- Assemble the sandwich by spreading avocado on ciabatta rolls and layering with tomato slices, tofu, and lettuce.
- Enjoy your delicious sandwich.
Notes
Press tofu for extra crispiness and use fresh, seasonal produce for best flavor.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: main course
- Method: Grilling, Skillet
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 sandwich
- Calories: 400
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 14g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 45g
- Fiber: 9g
- Protein: 12g
- Cholesterol: 0mg