Tofu is made from curdled soy milk that the water has been removed from. It tends to be fairly bland so it is great to marinate and flexible for whatever flavors you want to add. Tofu tends to have a meat like texture that many people like. It is a great source of protein from that soy and provides a healthy dose of calcium and manganese. I know that many people struggle with properly cooking their tofu, but I think that I have perfected it in this recipe for you. Tossing your tofu on the grill helps add an extra crispiness, and requires little work.
First, you’ll take your tofu and marinate it in a small bowl. The marinade is a simple combo of sesame seed oil and soy sauce. Let the tofu sit in the marinade for about 20 minutes to allow it to really soak in. Throw the tofu on the grill for about 5 minutes or until crispy. You can also cook it on the stove top if you don’t have a grill. If you decide to go stove top, cook the tofu on each side for about 3 minutes. Pop your bread in the toaster while the tofu cooks. Finally, throw it all together with all of your favorite ingredients!
Any toppings will really work for this sandwich. I topped mine with avocado, lettuce, tomato, onion and mayo. You can try anything you want. How about hummus or spinach? What are your favorite sandwich toppings? Let us know how you prep this in the comments below! We love hearing from you. xo
- 4 ounces of firm tofu
- 2 teaspoons of sesame seed oil
- 1 teaspoon of light soy sauce
- 2 slices of toast
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In a small bowl, marinate tofu in sesame seed oil and soy sauce for at least 20 minutes.
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Throw it on a grill and cook for 5 minutes OR if using a stovetop, cook for 3 minutes on each side.
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Enjoy it on toast, and top your fave ingredients!
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For toppings, I used avocado, lettuce, tomato, onion, and mayonnaise. Enjoy!
Start this dish by boiling a pot of water to cook your whole wheat pasta. While this is cooking, peel your garlic and add all of the cloves to a food processor or a blender. Toss in a tablespoon of olive oil and blend it all until it is a paste. Chop the onion, bell pepper, tomatoes, and tofu into small pieces. Heat a tablespoon of olive oil over medium heat. Saute the veggies for a few minutes and add in the tofu. Add the tomato sauce and white wine. Next, add in a couple of tablespoons of the garlic puree, depending on how much garlic you like. Cook this up for about five minutes. Add in some thyme, oregano, and pepper. Feel free to throw in a pinch of salt if you need it, but I liked it totally fine without any added salt. Pour this sauce over your pasta.