PICNIC PERFECT CRISPY TOFU SANDWICHES (VEGAN) -

PICNIC PERFECT CRISPY TOFU SANDWICHES (VEGAN)

Tania Pilcher | Fit Foodie Nutter

Now that the picnic season has officially started, these wholemeal rolls with crispy sesame tofu, creamy avocado and crunchy carrots, red cabbage & toasted peanuts are THE ULTIMATE VEGAN SANDWICHES to pack in your picnic basket, let me tell you!

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Prep Time 20 mins

Cook Time 15 mins

Total Time 35 mins

Course Lunch

Cuisine British

Servings sandwiches

Ingredients

Ingredients:

Tofu marinade:

280 g extra firm tofu
2 tbsp coconut aminos (or soy sauce)
Juice of 1 lime
1 tbsp sweet chilli sauce
1 tbsp maple syrup or to taste
1 tsp sesame seeds
1 tsp olive oil

Sandwiches:

2 small wholemeal baguettes cut into 4 rolls
1 ripe avocado
Juice of 1 lime
Salt & pepper to taste
A pinch of chilli flakes (optional)
½ cup firmly packed grated carrots
½ cup firmly packed finely shredded red cabbage
1 tsp olive oil
Salt & pepper to taste
1 cup rocket salad leaves
A handful of toasted peanuts & fresh coriander for garnish

Sandwich dipping sauce:

1 tbsp coconut aminos (or soy sauce)
Juice of 1 lime
1 tbsp maple syrup or to taste
1 tsp sesame seeds

Instructions

Preheat the oven to 200C.
Drain the tofu well by wrapping it in paper towel and placing under a heavy weight so the paper towel can absorb extra water from the tofu. Cut into 5inch thick rectangles.
To prepare the marinade, combine coconut aminos, lime juice, sweet chilli sauce, maple syrup & sesame seeds in a bowl and whisk well. Add tofu into the bowl, ‘coat’ it with marinade, cover and place in the fridge for 10mins.
In the meantime, prepare the avocado ‘mayo’. Mash up the avocado with a fork, add the lime juice, salt & pepper and a pinch of chilli flakes (if using), cover with cling film and set aside for later.
Heat up 1tbsp olive oil in a pan. When the pan is very hot, gently place the tofu blocks into the pan & drizzle with the remaining marinade. Fry on each side for a couple of minutes until it turns crispy brown. Gently transfer the tofu to a roasting dish and roast for 10mins.
To prepare the dipping sauce, whisk all the ingredients in a small bowl. Set aside.