Best Tlt Tofu Lettuce Tomato Sandwich Recipes

Smoky Tofu, Lettuce, and Tomato Sandwiches (Vegan BLTs) image

Provided by Kare for Kitchen Treaty

Time 20m

Number Of Ingredients 12

1 tablespoon olive oil
1 14-ounce block extra-firm tofu, cut in 1/4-inch slices (no need to drain)
Pinch kosher salt
1/4 cup Tamari or low-sodium soy sauce* (for gluten-free choose a GF Tamari)
2 teaspoons pure maple syrup
1/2 teaspoon smoked paprika
8 slices of your favorite crusty artisan bread (toasted) (for gluten-free use your favorite GF sandwich bread)
Smoky Seared Tofu
2 large ripe tomatoes (sliced)
8 green leaf lettuce leaves (washed and dried) (butter lettuce is another fabulous choice)
1/4 cup mayonnaise (vegans use a mayo alternative such as Vegenaise)
Salt & pepper to taste

Steps:

Set a large saute pan over medium-high heat. When hot, add the olive oil. When the olive oil is hot, add the tofu along with a pinch of salt. The tofu will hiss and jump around a bit, so watch out! Cook, flipping occasionally, until golden brown on both sides, 8-10 minutes. While the tofu cooks, mix the Tamari, pure maple syrup, and smoked paprika in a small bowl. When the tofu is done, reduce the heat to low and pour the Tamari mix over the top. Cook, flipping occasionally, until the sauce has reduced and thickened, about 1 minute. Transfer the smoky seared tofu to a plate.
Toast the bread then smear each piece with mayonnaise, as little or as much as you like - 2 teaspoons to 2 tablespoons or so. Top four pieces of bread with tomatoes; sprinkle with a touch of salt and freshly ground black pepper. Add the tofu, then pile with the lettuce. Top with remaining slices of bread. Cut in half and serve.

Tlt (Tofu, Lettuce & Tomato Sandwich) image

Provided by Barb G.

Time 40m

Yield 4 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 8

1 tablespoon Dijon mustard
1 tablespoon soy sauce
1 teaspoon adobo sauce, from chipotle chile in adobo, divided
14 ounces water-packed extra firm tofu, drained and rinsed
4 tablespoons mayonnaise
8 slices crusty whole wheat bread, TOASTED
4 pieces green leaf lettuce
2 medium ripe tomatoes, sliced

Steps:

Preheat oven to 475°F; coat a baking sheet with cooking spray, or use release foil.
Combine mustard, soy sauce and 1/2 teaspoon adobo sauce in a small bowl.
Slice tofu crosswise into eight 1/2-inch pieces; pat dry with a paper towel and place on prepared baking sheet; using a spoon, spread half the mustard mixture on one side of the tofu; turn the slices over and spread the remaining mixture on the other side.
Bake the tofu for 20 minutes.
Combine mayonnaise with the remaining 1/2 teaspoon adobo sauce in a small bowl; Spread the mixture on the toasted bread.
Divide the tofu, lettuce and tomato among 4 slices of toast and top with the remaining toast to make 4 sandwiches, cut in half to serve, enjoy.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 284.4, Fat 11.7, SaturatedFat 2.1, Cholesterol 3.8, Sodium 714.7, Carbohydrate 34.6, Fiber 6, Sugar 6.6, Protein 15.2