Amazing and Easy Tofu Sandwich Recipe

This tofu sandwich recipe is mouthwatering kind of delicious! It's so easy to put together, perfect to prep ahead and perfect for the entire family!

I love quick and easy meals that are also healthy and taste amazing. Make the parts and save them for lunches and dinners all week long!

This post was sponsored by Rubbermaid but the content and opinions expressed are fully my own.

I love a good sandwich, my BBQ tempeh sandwich and smashed chickpea sandwich are big hits around here. So I figured it's time to add another one to my go-to pile!

Ingredients

Here's what you need to make this marinated tofu sandwich recipe:

• Firm tofu
• Tamari or soy sauce
• Maple syrup
• Lime juice
• Garlic powder
• Liquid smoke
• Ground black pepper
• Hot sauce - optional but highly recommended!

To serve:

• Your favorite bread
• Thousand island dressing
• Lettuce
• Tomatoes
• Avocado
• Cucumber
• Sprouts

How to Make a Tofu Sandwich

Creating the best sandwich is easy to do! Here are the steps:

1. Slice the tofu.
2. Soak the tofu slices in the marinade.
3. Arrange the marinated tofu on a parchment paper lined baking sheet and bake.
4. Start by coating the bread with spread.
5. Add the lettuce and tomato.
6. Layer on the baked crispy tofu slices.
7. Top with avocado and cucumber.
8. Finish with sprouts.
9. Close the sandwich and enjoy!

Meal Prep and Storage Tips

Whether it's busy school days, fun summer outings and picnics, or any time you're on the go, sandwiches are great to take along. Unless you're like me and cringe at the sight of soggy bread, which is inevitable if you love sauce and all the toppings.

So what do you do? Simply gag and try to get them down? Absolutely not! You grab some containers with separate compartments, like the Rubbermaid EasyFindLids™ Meal Prep Containers to keep everything apart until you're ready to eat!

This vegan tofu sandwich travels best if you take a few extra steps for storage:

• Prep ahead by mixing the tofu sandwich marinade, chopping the veggies, and slicing the tofu. Wait to slice the avocado until the day you are serving.
• Store the components of the sandwich separately. This way the bread won't get mushy, the lettuce won't get soggy, and the fillings won't fall out.
• Use convenient storage containers like Rubbermaid EasyFindLids™ Meal Prep Containers or small individual ones to keep the components separate.
• Once you're ready to enjoy, assemble as instructed and enjoy!

Reasons why the Rubbermaid EasyFindLids™ system is my fave:

• Dishwasher safe! Because while meal prepping is fantastic it creates plenty of dishes, and who has time to hand wash every day?
• The modular containers nest and stack easily which means organized cupboards.
• Bonus, these containers are durable and keep food secure on the-go so no spills.
• Microwave safe, for when you want food hot without making more dishes!

More Tofu Sandwich Ideas

Customize your sandwich with any of these plant based fillings:

• Greens like spinach, kale, or arugula
• Basil
• Sliced onions, red or sweet are best
• Bell peppers or Roasted Peppers
• Sun dried tomatoes
• Olives
• Pepperoncinis
• Pickles
• Mushrooms or Mushroom Bacon
• Hummus, I love this Greek Hummus or Roasted Carrot Hummus
• Vegan Mayo
• Healthy Garlic Aioli
• Authentic Vegan Tzatziki
• Vegan Feta
• Vegan Cream Cheese
• Other dressings like Vegan Ranch or Greek Salad Dressing

Preparation Tips

• Firm tofu is best for the right texture.
• Slice the tofu lengthwise to create bread-sized slices instead of little chunks.
• The longer you marinate the tofu the more flavor it will have. Fill one of the Rubbermaid EasyFindLids™ containers with the marinade and tofu, seal, and refrigerate overnight.
• As the baked tofu is stored it will loose the crisp edges it had out of the oven. It's still amazing, but if you want a crispy tofu sandwich eat it right away.

Common Questions

More Vegan Sandwiches

Pack your picnic basket full of a variety of sandwiches! These plant based recipes are filled with amazing whole food ingredients:

• The Best Vegan Panini
• Vegan Grilled Cheese
• Smoked Chickpea Salad Sandwich
• The Ultimate Vegan BLT
• Falafel Sandwich Recipe

Amazing and Easy Tofu Sandwich Recipe

Sophia DeSantis

This tofu sandwich recipe is mouthwatering kind of delicious! It's so easy to put together, perfect to prep ahead and perfect for the entire family!

5 from 5 votes

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Prep Time 10 minutes mins

Cook Time 20 minutes mins

Total Time 30 minutes mins

Course 30 Minutes or Less, Lunch, Main Course

Cuisine American

Servings 4

Calories 200 kcal

Ingredients

 

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Tofu:

• 1 block firm tofu , 16 ounces
• 3 tablespoons Tamari or soy sauce
• 2 tablespoons maple syrup
• 1 teaspoon lime juice
• 1 teaspoon garlic powder
• ½ teaspoon liquid smoke
• ½ teaspoon ground black pepper
• 1 teaspoon hot sauce , optional for spice

To Serve:

• Your favorite bread
• Thousand island dressing
• Lettuce
• Tomatoes
• Avocado
• Cucumber
• Sprouts

Instructions

 

• Preheat the oven to 400 F/ 205 C
• Carefully slice the tofu into ¼ inch thick slices making 8 squares. You are slicing it length wise to make squares not height wise to make little rectangles. See the photos in the post. Place them on a plate or wide container.
• Mixthe Tamari, maple, lime juice, garlic powder, liquid smoke, pepper and hot sauce in a bowl and whisk well.
• Coat the tofu slices with the mixture on both sides. You can let them marinate for a few minutes as you clean up and/or prep the ingredients you will serve with, but it isn’t necessary. You can even marinate overnight for a really deep flavor.
• Lay them out on a parchment lined baking sheet.
• Bake for 15 minutes. Flip and bake another 5-7 minutes, depending on how crispy you want them. Be careful not to burn the tofu slices.
• Allow to cool as you assemble your toppings. Build the sandwiches by spreading the sauce on the slices of bread. Then add lettuce, tomato, tofu slices (I to 2 per sandwich), avocado, cucumber and sprouts. You can do any order you prefer, but I like the tofu nestled in the middle of everything.
• Serve and enjoy!

Notes

• This was my creation and mixture for serving, but you can serve this with whatever sandwich extras you love! See the post for other ideas.
• This isn't meant to be a crispy fried like tofu, it's meant to be somewhat soft but with crisp edges. If you want it actually crispy then you can cut the slices thicker and add some cornstarch to the marinade like I do in my Crispy Tofu Teriyaki recipe.
• Nutrition facts are for the tofu part only, brands and what you serve with will affect the total numbers.

Recipe by Veggies Don’t Bite, visit our site for more great plant-based recipes.

Nutrition

Calories: 200kcalCarbohydrates: 11gProtein: 19gFat: 9gSaturated Fat: 2gPolyunsaturated Fat: 0.02gMonounsaturated Fat: 0.01gSodium: 475mgPotassium: 80mgFiber: 3gSugar: 6gVitamin A: 4IUVitamin C: 1mgCalcium: 16mgIron: 0.2mg

Nutrition and metric information should be considered an estimate.

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