When lunch time rolls around, I feel stuck on what to make. You know I love a good salad, but sometimes even I get tired of salads and want to switch it up! I wanted to combine one of my favorite pulled tofu burger recipes but make the flavors be completely different and add in some freshness. So, I made this Sweet and Smokey Tofu Sandwich. It's topped with romaine, pickled onions, a dill avocado mash, and smothered in jam. It's not only colorful, it's delicious!

Sweet and Smokey Flavor Combo

The sweetness from the jam compliments and brings out the smokey flavors in the spices on the shredded tofu. There is an aromatic contrast between the smokiness of the shredded tofu and the sweet smoothness of the strawberry jam.

Tofu Texture

The secret to getting that perfect texture lies in shredding the tofu before baking it with a blend of spices that infuse it with depth and warmth.

Tofu, our star ingredient, isn't just versatile; it's a nutritional powerhouse. Packed with plant-based protein, calcium, and iron, tofu supports muscle health, bone density, and oxygen transport in the body. It's an ideal choice for anyone looking to boost their protein intake without turning to animal products.

Meal Prep Tofu Sandwich

One of the best parts of this recipe is that it's so easy to meal prep as a grab and go lunch (or even breakfast)!

To assemble, toast the english muffin and add the romaine lettuce on top. Then add the shredded tofu and pickled onions and finish it with jam to add the sweetness!

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Sweet and Smokey Tofu Sandwich

This sweet and smokey tofu sandwich has shredded tofu, an herby avocado base, pickled onions, lettuce, and is topped with jam.

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Prep Time 10

Cook Time 25

Total Time 35

Course Main Course

Servings 4

Ingredients

Tofu

1 block firm tofu
1 tablespoon cornstarch
1 ½ teaspoon garlic powder
2 ½ teaspoon smoked paprika
1 teaspoon coriander
2 tablespoon tamari
1 tablespoon avocado oil
salt/pepper

Avocado Mash

1 avocado
¼ cup parsley minced
3 tablespoon chives minced
3 tablespoon dill minced
1 garlic clove
zest and juice ½ lime

The Fixin's

bagels or english muffins
romaine lettuce
pickled onions
strawberry jam

Instructions

Preheat oven to 425F
Shred your tofu then top with your spices. Toss the tofu with your hands until it's coated and spread into an even layer on your tray. Bake the tofu for 15 minutes, toss, then put in for another 10 minutes.
Mash your avocado with fresh herbs, garlic, and lime
Assemble your sandwich with toasted bread of choice, avocado mash, pickled onions, shredded tofu, lettuce, jam and then wrap in parchment paper
Feel free to wrap in foil if you want to meal prep and store this in the fridge for 4-5 days!

I hope you enjoyed this recipe. Don't forget to rate and review below! And if you're looking for another meal prep lunch, check out this kale, quinoa, cauliflower, chickpea bowl recipe!