Best 5 Grilled Tofu Sandwiches Recipes
Are you looking for a delicious and plant-based sandwich option that's perfect for a quick lunch or dinner? If so, you'll love these grilled tofu sandwiches! Made with marinated tofu that's grilled to perfection, these sandwiches are packed with flavor and protein. Plus, they're easy to make and can be customized to your liking.
In this article, you'll find three different grilled tofu sandwich recipes:
* **Classic Grilled Tofu Sandwich:** This is the basic grilled tofu sandwich, made with tofu, lettuce, tomato, and avocado. It's a great option for those who are new to tofu or who prefer a simple sandwich.
* **BBQ Grilled Tofu Sandwich:** This sandwich is perfect for those who love barbecue sauce. It's made with tofu that's marinated in a tangy barbecue sauce, then grilled and served on a bun with coleslaw and pickles.
* **Mediterranean Grilled Tofu Sandwich:** This sandwich is inspired by the flavors of the Mediterranean. It's made with tofu that's marinated in a flavorful blend of olive oil, lemon juice, and herbs, then grilled and served on a pita bread with hummus, feta cheese, and cucumber.
No matter which recipe you choose, you're sure to enjoy these delicious and healthy grilled tofu sandwiches!
GRILLED TOFU SANDWICHES
Marinated in Sriracha, tofu takes on a hint of sweet chile. Quick-pickled carrots add acidity and crunch.
Provided by Martha Stewart
Categories Food & Cooking Lunch Recipes
Number Of Ingredients 14
Steps:
- Press tofu.
- Whisk together fish sauce, 1/4 cup vinegar, sugar, shallot, Sriracha, and ginger. Transfer tofu to a baking dish and top with marinade. Marinate at room temperature, 30 minutes.
- Meanwhile, toss carrots with remaining vinegar. Season with salt and refrigerate.
- Preheat a grill or grill pan to medium-high heat. Coat with vegetable oil and add tofu (reserve marinade). Grill, turning, until crisp and charred in spots, 2 to 3 minutes per side.
- Generously brush cut sides of baguette with olive oil. Grill until toasted and golden, about 1 minute. Top bread with grilled tofu, carrots, herbs, and a drizzle of reserved marinade.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 368 g, Fat 15 g, Fiber 5 g, Protein 24 g, SaturatedFat 2 g, Sodium 1682 g
GRILLED TOFU
Pouring hot marinade over tofu slices encourages faster absorption of flavors, eliminating the need to marinate overnight. In a pinch, this method yields tasty results in three hours, but the recommended six hours deliver a much more complex, richer flavored tofu. Grilled, it makes a versatile side dish and is delicious warm or at room temperature. Pair it with steamed rice and a simple green salad, or turn the tofu into satisfying vegetarian sandwiches by tucking it into pita bread with lettuce and avocado.
Provided by Kay Chun
Categories dinner, main course
Time 6h20m
Yield 4 servings
Number Of Ingredients 8
Steps:
- Arrange sliced tofu in a single layer on a paper towel-lined plate. Press top with more paper towels to remove excess water. Arrange tofu in a 9-by-13-inch baking dish, or any shallow dish that can hold the tofu in one layer.
- In a small saucepan, combine oil, garlic and ginger over medium; bring to a simmer. Cook, stirring frequently, until softened and fragrant, 2 minutes. Add soy sauce, sugar, pepper and 1/4 cup water, and cook, stirring to dissolve the sugar, about 2 minutes.
- Pour hot marinade over tofu. Gently turn tofu slices to evenly coat, then cover dish tightly with plastic wrap to seal in heat. Refrigerate for 6 hours (or up to 8 hours), flipping tofu slices halfway through.
- Heat grill to medium and grease grates well (or heat a cast-iron grill pan over medium and lightly grease). Grill tofu over direct heat until golden and caramelized, about 3 minutes per side.
- Meanwhile, transfer marinade to a small saucepan over medium and warm through, 1 to 2 minutes. Stir in scallions.
- Transfer tofu to a serving plate and spoon over the sauce. Serve warm.
GRILLED TOFU SANDWICH
Great sandwich when you're short on time and hungry!!
Provided by Cindy
Categories Main Dish Recipes Sandwich Recipes
Time 15m
Yield 2
Number Of Ingredients 7
Steps:
- Preheat your oven's broiler.
- Split the pita breads in half so that you have 4 round pieces. Spread mayonnaise on one half of each one, and tahini on the other half. Place tomato slices onto the mayonnaise halves, and sprinkle with a pinch of salt. Place 2 slices of tofu onto the tahini halves, and sprinkle a few drops of soy sauce over. Place the open sandwiches on a large baking sheet.
- Broil in the preheated oven until hot and bread is slightly toasted, about 4 minutes. Close the halves of each sandwich together, and cut into wedges to serve.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 549.2 calories, Carbohydrate 44 g, Cholesterol 7.9 mg, Fat 34.9 g, Fiber 4.7 g, Protein 19.5 g, SaturatedFat 5.1 g, Sodium 582.6 mg, Sugar 3.5 g
GRILLED SHIITAKE AND TOFU BANH MI
A banh mi, the popular Vietnamese hero sandwich, with its tangy cucumber salad and spicy mayonnaise, is generally piled high with meat or fish. We've subbed in meaty shiitakes and tofu, slathered with a hoisin marinade, to make our banh-meatless. Pressing the liquid out of the tofu firms it up and keeps it from sticking to the grill.
Provided by Food Network Kitchen
Time 35m
Yield 4 servings
Number Of Ingredients 15
Steps:
- Prepare a grill for medium-high heat. Put the tofu between 2 plates, and weight the top plate down with about 4 pounds (3 large cans or a large, heavy skillet) for about 20 minutes to remove excess moisture.
- Meanwhile, whisk together 1/2 cup of the vinegar, 1/2 cup water, the sugar and 1/2 teaspoon salt in a medium bowl until the sugar and salt dissolve. Add the carrots and cucumbers, toss to coat and chill until ready to serve.
- Whisk together the mayonnaise and Sriracha in a small bowl; set aside.
- Pat the tofu dry, and cut it into 8 1/2-inch-thick slices. Grate the garlic into a large bowl, and stir in the hoisin, the remaining 3 tablespoons vinegar and the oil. Add the mushroom caps, and stir to coat. Lightly oil the grill grates.
- Shaking off any excess marinade, put the mushroom caps on the grill. Grill them for about 1 minute, rotating them once to char more of the cap, then flip and cook until almost tender, 30 seconds to 1 minute more. Transfer the mushrooms to a platter, and sprinkle lightly with salt and pepper.
- Toss the tofu in the marinade, then grill, marinade-side down, for 2 minutes. Flip, and grill the second side for 2 more minutes. Transfer the tofu to the platter.
- Open the rolls, and grill, cut-side down, until just toasty, about 2 minutes.
- Smear each half of a roll with 1 heaping tablespoon of the mayonnaise mixture. Put 2 pieces of tofu on each roll, then shingle the mushrooms, overlapping slightly, on top. Top with some of the carrot-cucumber salad, drained, and a shower of cilantro leaves. Close the rolls, pressing gently. Halve them on the diagonal, and serve.
FOOD'S AMAZING CILANTRO TOFU SANDWICH
My friend Judy Ornstein has a popular neighborhood cafe on Pico Boulevard in Los Angeles called FOOD. I love all of the meals I've had there, but my absolute favorite signature dish that they make is a cilantro tofu sandwich. The tofu is dipped in a delicious cilantro-spiked marinade, briefly baked, then topped with a to-die-for roasted corn relish. Alayne Berman, FOOD's chef, shared the recipe with me. I've scaled the recipe down from 10 pounds of tofu to 1 pound, which will make four sandwiches. They are hearty, and I usually make a meal of half a sandwich, but the nutritional information is for a whole one.
Provided by Martha Rose Shulman
Categories dinner, sandwiches, main course
Time 30m
Yield 4 sandwiches
Number Of Ingredients 25
Steps:
- Heat the oven to 375 degrees. Pat the tofu dry with paper towels and cut laterally into 4 equal squares, approximately 1/3 inch wide. They should be just the right size for the sandwich bread.
- Line a sheet pan with parchment. In a large, wide bowl, whisk together all of the ingredients for the marinade. Pat each square of tofu with paper towels, then dip into the marinade, making sure to coat both sides. Transfer to the baking sheet.
- Bake the tofu for 7 to 10 minutes, until the edges are just beginning to color and the marinade sets on the surface of the tofu. Remove from the oven and allow to cool.
- Meanwhile, make the corn relish. Grill the corn until it colors lightly, and allow to cool. Remove the kernels from the cob. Peel, seed and dice the roasted peppers. Combine peppers, corn and remaining relish ingredients in a medium bowl. Salt and pepper to taste.
- For each sandwich, spread a thin coating of Vegenaise on each slice of bread. Top the bottom slice with a piece of baked marinated tofu. Fan thin slices of avocado over the tofu (the avocado helps the relish adhere to the sandwich). Top the avocado with 1/2 to 3/4 cup relish. Top the relish with slices of heirloom or good roma tomatoes and a handful of arugula. Top with the second slice of bread.
Tips:
- Choose the right tofu: For grilled tofu sandwiches, it's important to use extra-firm or firm tofu. This type of tofu holds its shape better when grilled and absorbs the flavors of the marinade more easily.
- Press the tofu: Before grilling, press the tofu to remove excess moisture. This will help the tofu to grill more evenly and get a nice, crispy crust.
- Marinate the tofu: Marinating the tofu before grilling adds flavor and moisture. You can use a variety of marinades, such as a simple olive oil and soy sauce marinade, or a more complex marinade with herbs, spices, and citrus.
- Grill the tofu over medium heat: Grilling the tofu over medium heat helps to prevent it from burning and sticking to the grill. Cook the tofu for 8-10 minutes per side, or until it is golden brown and crispy.
- Serve the tofu sandwiches immediately: Grilled tofu sandwiches are best served immediately, while the tofu is still hot and crispy. You can serve them on your favorite bread, with your favorite toppings, such as lettuce, tomato, onion, and cheese.
Conclusion:
Grilled tofu sandwiches are a delicious and healthy alternative to traditional meat sandwiches. They are easy to make and can be customized to your liking. With a little planning and preparation, you can make grilled tofu sandwiches that are sure to impress your friends and family.
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