Bizarre but Tasty Tofu Tomato Sandwich and Good for You Too
Discover a delightful twist on a classic sandwich with the "Bizarre but Tasty Tofu Tomato Sandwich and Good for You Too." This high-protein, plant-based recipe pairs crispy, golden-brown tofu seasoned with smoked paprika and black pepper alongside vibrant layers of juicy tomato and fresh baby spinach. Nestled between toasted slices of hearty multigrain bread and slathered with a tangy homemade garlic-mayo-mustard spread, this sandwich is a satisfying balance of bold flavors and wholesome ingredients. Perfect for a quick and healthy lunch, it comes together in just 25 minutes and is packed with nutrients, fiber, and crave-worthy textures. Whether you’re a tofu enthusiast or new to meatless meals, this savory creation is bound to become a favorite go-to sandwich.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 200 grams extra-firm tofu
- 0.5 teaspoons salt
- 0.25 teaspoons black pepper
- 0.25 teaspoons smoked paprika
- 1 tablespoons olive oil
- 4 slices multigrain bread
- 1 large ripe tomato
- 1 cup baby spinach
- 2 tablespoons mayonnaise
- 1 teaspoons Dijon mustard
- 0.25 teaspoons garlic powder
Instructions
Press the tofu to remove excess moisture. Pat it dry with a clean kitchen towel or paper towel.
Slice the tofu into thin rectangular slabs, roughly 1 cm thick.
Season the tofu slices evenly on both sides with salt, black pepper, and smoked paprika.
Heat olive oil in a large non-stick pan over medium heat.
Add the tofu slices to the pan and cook for 3-4 minutes on each side, or until golden brown and slightly crispy. Remove from the pan and set aside.
Toast the slices of multigrain bread until lightly golden and crisp.
While the bread is toasting, prepare the sauce by mixing mayonnaise, Dijon mustard, and garlic powder in a small bowl until well combined.
Slice the tomato into thin rounds.
To assemble the sandwich, spread the mayo-mustard mixture evenly on one side of each bread slice.
On the bottom slice of each sandwich, layer baby spinach, cooked tofu slices, and tomato rounds.
Top with the second slice of bread, sauce-side down.
Cut the sandwiches in half if desired and serve immediately. Enjoy!
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
1036 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 58.9 g | 76% | |
| Saturated Fat | 7.7 g | 38% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 3.8 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 30 mg | 10% | |
| Sodium | 750 mg | 33% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 79.6 g | 29% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 17.3 g | 62% | |
| Total Sugars | 14.4 g | ||
| Protein | 51.3 g | 103% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 1546 mg | 119% | |
| Iron | 10.2 mg | 57% | |
| Potassium | 1216 mg | 26% | |
*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
