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Vegetarian Sandwich Recipe

May 15, 2017 · 14 Comments

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This vegetarian sandwich recipe is going to change the way you think about vegetarian meals. The sandwich is super fresh, delicious, and is going to have you craving it for an easy lunch or dinner recipe.

The best ever vegetarian sandwichSandwiches are a great way to enjoy a whole variety of fillings, they’re super versatile, and all-around really great, don’t you think? I was lamenting wanting different dinner options, and my husband mentioned sandwiches, genius!

The best tofu to use for a sandwichBeing pregnant, one thing I can’t have is lunch meat. I mean, technically I “could” have lunch meat, but I’d have to heat it up, and I’m sorry, but the thought of microwaving lunch meat grosses me out. Also, being pregnant has made meat really unappealing to me. Just the thought or smell sometimes makes me not want to even consider it as a meal option, let alone wanting to cook it or have it in my house. But I still need good protein options, so I thought about a vegetarian source of protein: tofu!

Marinating tofu for sandwichesDid you know that I have three sisters? Well, I do, and one of them has been vegetarian since birth. For some reason, in a family of six, she just never ate meat, and it was never even an issue at meal times. It taught me to love all sorts of vegetarian meal options, especially tofu (there’s even a peanut tofu stir fry recipe in my cookbook)!

Easy and delicious vegetarian sandwich with tofu recipeTofu is a great source of protein; it is made of soybeans, and is super versatile because it takes up flavors (like seasonings and marinades) really well. Whenever I’m talking about tofu, you should know that I use one brand in particular: Nasoya. Nasoya tofu is and has been the brand of tofu that me and my family have used for years, and is super high quality. Nasoya is non-GMO, USDA organic, gluten-free and vegan. There are many varying firmness levels of tofu (some are soft and go great in things like smoothies) while others are firm or extra firm and go really well when used in things like making these sandwiches, or in things where you’re using tofu like a meat alternative like in chili.

The most amazing vegetarian sandwich recipeWith spring and summertime seasons, I love all the fresh veggies that are available. With this vegetarian sandwich, extra firm tofu is sliced super thin, and is then marinated in a super flavorful blend of ingredients and then pan fried to a crispy exterior finish. The sandwich is then piled high with veggies and all topped off with a homemade oil and vinegar mix.The best ever veggie sandwich

The end result is truly amazing. The sandwich has a great texture combination between the tofu and vegetables, and the flavors are so good. This sandwich can easily be made as vegan and gluten-free. I do have to tell you that my husband loved this sandwich too. I wanted to make sure it passed his taste test, and he said he’d have these sandwiches any day. He even went so far as to say they had a great “umami” flavor (which I giggled at because that’s one of those words that I have only heard on cooking shows and had to look up – Umami (/uˈmɑːmi/), or savory taste, is one of the five basic tastes (together with sweetness, sourness, bitterness, and saltiness). It has been described as brothy or meaty.) What a great descriptor of these sandwiches is that?

The best veggetarian sandwich made with tofuNext time you’re looking for a filling, fresh and delicious sandwich, look no further than these vegetarian sandwiches made with Nasoya tofu and piled high with fresh vegetables!

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Vegetarian Sandwich Recipe

This vegetarian sandwich recipe is going to change the way you think about vegetarian meals. The sandwich is super fresh, delicious, and is going to have you craving it for an easy lunch or dinner recipe.
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Prep Time: 30 minutes
Cook Time: 10 minutes
Total Time: 40 minutes
Servings: 1 -4 sandwiches

Ingredients

  • For the tofu:
  • 7 oz Nasoya extra-firm tofu drained
  • ¼ cup soy sauce or tamari if gluten-free
  • ¼ cup vegetable broth
  • 1 tablespoon tomato paste
  • 1 tablespoon vegetarian Worcestershire sauce
  • ½ teaspoon garlic salt
  • ¼ teaspoon cayenne pepper
  • 1 teaspoon extra virgin olive oil
  • For the sandwich:
  • Grain/wheat sandwich bread or a gluten free sandwich bread, toasted, 2 slices per sandwich
  • Avocado slices ¼ avocado per sandwich
  • Spinach or lettuce ¼ cup per sandwich
  • Red onion finely sliced, about 4 slices per sandwich
  • Tomato finely sliced, 3 slices per sandwich
  • Mayonnaise or vegan-mayo if vegan, ½ tablespoon per sandwich
  • For the olive oil and vinegar mix makes enough for 4-6 sandwiches:
  • 2 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
  • 1 tablespoon balsamic vinegar
  • 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning
  • Pinch of salt and pepper

Instructions

  • To make the tofu: start by draining the tofu and setting it on a cutting board. Cut the block into very thin slices (about 1/8-1/4 of an inch), I use about 2-3 slices per sandwich, so depending on how many sandwiches you are making, that’s how many slices you should cut. I was making 4 sandwiches, so I cut 8-10 slices which was about ½ of the block of tofu. Pat each slice of tofu dry with a piece of paper towel.
  • In a bowl combine soy sauce, vegetable broth, tomato paste, Worcestershire sauce, garlic, and cayenne pepper. Whisk until combined. Put tofu in the marinade and let sit for 10 minutes – or up to overnight in the refrigerator.
  • While the tofu is marinating, prep other ingredients for the sandwiches – toast the bread, slice the veggies, whisk all the ingredients for the olive oil and vinegar mix together in a small bowl and set aside.
  • Heat a non-stick frying pan over high heat and add in 1 teaspoon extra virgin olive oil, add slices of tofu into the pan (making sure not to overcrowd them, and gently tapping off excess marinade.) Let tofu cook for 3-5 minutes per side, until a nice golden brown crust has formed, then flip and cook for another 3 minutes. Repeat until all the tofu is cooked.
  • To assemble the sandwiches, on one side of bread smash the avocado slices using a fork to make it like a spread. Top with onion slices, spinach or lettuce, tomato slices, and then place 2-3 pieces of tofu on top of the tomatoes. Drizzle a teaspoon of olive oil and vinegar mix onto the tofu. Spread mayonnaise on the top piece of bread and place it on top of the tofu side of the sandwich. Cut in half, then enjoy!

Nutrition

Serving: 1sandwich | Calories: 623kcal | Carbohydrates: 67g | Protein: 21g | Fat: 32g | Saturated Fat: 5g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 25g | Cholesterol: 1mg | Sodium: 2039mg | Fiber: 10g | Sugar: 12g
This post is brought to you by my partnership with Nasoya. As always, all thoughts and opinions are mine alone. Thank you for supporting the brands that make the SweetPhi blog possible. 

Easy and delicious vegetarian sandwich for lunch

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  1. hannah says

    February 5, 2020 at 6:11 am

    Hey, just wanted to let you know, I think you forgot to look at the ingredients at the back of the bottle as worcestershire sauce isn’t vegetarian, since it contains anchovies as part of the recipe 🙂 (though you can get it vegetarian if you look around online, but that’s not how it’s supposed to be made) Maybe you should add a note to be on the safe side 😛

    Reply
    • Sweetphi says

      February 9, 2020 at 9:27 pm

      Thank you so much! I did find that out and changed other recipes, but must have forgotten this one, thank you again!

      Reply
      • Hannah says

        February 10, 2020 at 2:38 pm

        No problem, have a nice day! 🙂

        Reply
  2. Heidi says

    October 16, 2017 at 4:50 pm

    This was delish! Do you have more recipes, cause im lovin this one!

    Reply
    • Sweetphi says

      October 17, 2017 at 7:46 am

      So happy to hear you liked this recipe! Yes, I have tons of other recipes (over 800!) here is a link to my recipe index: https://sweetphi.com/recipe-index/ hope you find many recipes you like 🙂

      Reply
  3. 192.168 ll says

    May 24, 2017 at 9:57 pm

    Love this vegetarian sandwich recipe! It looks so delicious!

    Reply
    • Sweetphi says

      May 26, 2017 at 6:33 am

      Thank you so much, so glad you like it!

      Reply
  4. Jess says

    May 23, 2017 at 4:10 am

    Looks like a delicious option for a later dinner or a yummy lunch! Thank you for sharing, I hope you’re feeling good… You’re in the homestretch now!

    Reply
    • Sweetphi says

      May 23, 2017 at 12:47 pm

      These sandwiches are soooo good for a dinner or lunch, we’ve really been enjoying them! And thank you – I’m 36 weeks along now – so crazy to think that in 4 weeks baby will be here!!

      Reply

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