Tofu Slices with Red Pepper & Tomato Sandwich

Squeaky Bean

Did you know tofu makes a great sandwich filler? This recipe by Squeaky Bean is high in protein, it’s quick to make and boasts a hint of Asian flavours. The perfect plant-powered lunch!

There's more where this came from!

Try Veganuary

Ingredients

For the sandwich:

1/3 cucumber, thinly sliced
4 radishes, thinly sliced
2 x 20cm pieces whole wheat seeded baguette, halved
1 pack Squeaky Bean Tofu Slices with Red Pepper & Tomato
1 small carrot, cut into julienne strips
1/4 red pepper (optional)
2 spring onions or 1/4 red onion, thinly sliced (optional)
6 sprigs fresh coriander, stems finely chopped, leaves roughly chopped

Asian-Style Cabbage Salad (optional):

1/8 small red and/or white cabbage, very thinly sliced
1 small carrot, grated or cut into julienne strips
2 spring onions, thinly sliced
1/2 lime, juice and zest
1 tsp soy sauce
1 tsp sesame oil (optional)
8 sprigs fresh coriander, stems finely chopped, leaves roughly chopped
Pinch chilli flakes (optional)

Did you know tofu makes a great sandwich filler? This recipe by Squeaky Bean is high in protein, it’s quick to make and boasts a hint of Asian flavours. The perfect plant-powered lunch!

Method

1. Make the sandwich. Arrange the cucumber and radish slices over the baguette halves and top with the Tofu Slices.

2. Garnish with the carrot, red pepper (if using), spring onions/red onions (if using) and coriander. (Please note: Leftovers not suitable for storage.)

3. Prepare the side salad (if making). Toss the vegetables in the lime juice and zest, soy sauce and sesame oil (if using).

4. Garnish with the coriander and nuts.

5. Sprinkle over the chilli flakes (if using). (Please note: These leftovers can be stored in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 3 days. Not suitable for freezing.)

Did you like this recipe? Check out Squeaky Bean’s vegan Caesar salad too!