Colorful Grilled Tofu Sandwiches
Makes 4 sandwiches
Time 45 min
Leafy greens and piquillo peppers lend bright color to these good-for-you sandwiches.
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Ingredients
- 1 pound firm or extra-firm tofu, drained and cut into 8 slices
- 1/2 cup soy ginger sauce
- 2 cups dark leafy greens, baby field greens, or spinach
- 1/4 cup balsamic vinaigrette
- 1 (7.1-ounce) jar piquillo peppers, drained
- 4 ounces reduced fat Swiss cheese or soy cheese, thinly sliced (optional)
- 8 thick slices of any hearty whole grain bread of choice
- 2 teaspoons mayonnaise (optional)
- 2 teaspoons mustard (optional)
Method
Place the tofu in a shallow baking dish.
Add the soy ginger sauce and turn to coat.
Set aside to marinate for 30 minutes.
Prepare a grill for medium heat cooking.
Grill the tofu until browned, about 3 minutes on each side.
Remove from grill and set aside.
In a bowl, toss the greens with the vinaigrette.
Place 4 slices of bread on a cutting board and spread with mayonnaise, if using.
Top each slice with tofu, greens, peppers, and cheese, if using.
Spread the remaining bread with mustard, if using, and place mustard-side down on the toppings.
Nutritional Info:
Per serving: 400 calories (150 from fat), 17g total fat, 4.5g saturated fat, 15mg cholesterol, 1180mg sodium, 38g carbohydrates (5g dietary fiber, 9g sugar), 26g protein.
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Ingredients
- 1 pound firm or extra-firm tofu, drained and cut into 8 slices
- 1/2 cup soy ginger sauce
- 2 cups dark leafy greens, baby field greens, or spinach
- 1/4 cup balsamic vinaigrette
- 1 (7.1-ounce) jar piquillo peppers, drained
- 4 ounces reduced fat Swiss cheese or soy cheese, thinly sliced (optional)
- 8 thick slices of any hearty whole grain bread of choice
- 2 teaspoons mayonnaise (optional)
- 2 teaspoons mustard (optional)