Tofu Bruschetta Sandwiches
These Tofu Bruschetta Sandwiches are layered with vegan basil mayo, crispy balsamic tofu steaks and marinated tomatoes & basil!
Equipment
Ingredients
FOR THE TOFU
- 1 14-ounce block firm tofu drained & pressed
- 1/4 cup balsamic vinegar
- 2 tablespoons olive oil plus more for cooking
- 1 tablespoon dijon mustard
- 1 tablespoon maple syrup
- 1 tablespoon low sodium soy sauce
- 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1/2 teaspoon pepper
FOR THE BASIL MAYO
- 1/2 cup vegan mayo
- 5 large basil leaves
- 1-2 cloves garlic peeled
FOR THE TOMATOES
- 6 plum tomatoes chopped, see notes
- 2-3 cloves garlic minced
- 1/4 cup basil chopped
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- salt & pepper to taste
FOR THE SANDWICHES
- 4 sandwich rolls toasted, or sub sliced bread
- balsamic glaze
Instructions
- Cut the drained tofu into 4 steaks. Combine the marinade ingredients in a bowl. Place the tofu on a shallow plate or in a ziploc bag and pour over the marinade. Place in the fridge to marinate for at least 30 minutes - up to overnight.
- While the tofu is marinating, add the basil mayo ingredients to a small blender and blend until smooth (or skip the blender, cut the garlic & basil super finely and mix in a bowl). Place in the fridge until ready to use.
- Combine the tomato ingredients in a bowl and mix to combine. Taste and adjust the seasonings if needed. Place in the fridge until ready to use.
- Heat some oil in a cast iron skillet over medium heat. Add the tofu steaks to the skillet, leaving the leftover marinade on the side. Cook until browned on one side. Flip, pour in the reserved marinade and cook until browned on the other side - be sure to turn down the heat if the marinade starts to burn. Remove from the skillet.
- To assemble, add some basil mayo to the bottom piece of toasted bread. Top with the tofu steak, tomatoes and a drizzle of balsamic glaze. Top with the other piece of bread and enjoy!
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Notes
- After cutting the tomatoes, I like to gently dry off some of the tomato liquid with paper towels before adding them to the bowl with the other ingredients.
- Everything can be prepped the day before! The bruschetta & tofu will taste even better if they marinate longer. Just cook the tofu and assemble right before serving.
- The tofu steaks can also be cooked in a regular skillet or on the grill.
- I got the sandwich rolls at Trader Joe's!
Nutrition
Calories: 625kcal | Carbohydrates: 57g | Protein: 19g | Fat: 35g