Crispy Tofu Banh Mi

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5.0

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  • Prep Time

    30 mins

  • Cook Time

    30 mins

  • Total Time

    40 mins

  • Servings

    4

  • Calories

    306 kcal

  • Course

    Lunch

  • Cuisine

    Asian

Crispy Tofu Banh Mi

My vegetarian Crispy Tofu Banh Mi is a delicious, light twist on a classic Vietnamese sandwich.

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Ingredients

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Tofu:

  • 14 ounces (1 package) extra firm tofu
  • ¼ cup Kikkoman® Less Sodium Soy Sauce
  • 1 teaspoon Kikkoman® Sesame Oil
  • 2 teaspoons brown sugar
  • 1 clove garlic
  • 1 tablespoon vegetable oil

Pickled Vegetables:

  • 2 tablespoons Kikkoman® Rice Vinegar
  • 2 teaspoons sugar
  • 2 tablespoons warm water
  • teaspoon salt
  • 1 carrot peeled and cut into matchsticks
  • ½ English cucumber thinly sliced

Sauce:

  • ½ cup reduced fat Greek Yogurt
  • 1 teaspoon Kikkoman® Less Sodium Soy Sauce
  • 1 tablespoon Kikkoman® Gluten-Free Sweet Chili Sauce
  • 1 teaspoon Kikkoman® Rice Vinegar
  • ½ teaspoon Kikkoman® Sesame Oil

Other:

  • 8 lices toasted sprouted grain bread or whole grain bread
  • 1 Jalapeno pepper thinly sliced
  • cilantro leaves
  • sesame seeds optional
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Instructions

  1. Press the liquid out of the tofu by placing it on a platelined with paper towels.  Place more paper towels on top and then place a skillet on top weighed down with a few cans. 
  2. While the tofu is draining, make the marinade by whisking the soy sauce, sesame oil, sugar, garlic and vegetable oil together in a shallow dish.  Once the tofu has draineda lot of liquid, cut it into 8 slices. Marinate the tofu slices in the marinade. 
  3. To make the pickled vegetables, stir the rice vinegar, sugar, water and salt together in a bowl. Add the carrots and cucumber and let them soak for 10 minutes.
  4. To make the sauce, stir the yogurt, soy sauce, sweet chili sauce, rice vinegar and sesame oil together in a bowl. 
  5. To cook the tofu, heat a large cast iron or other nonstick skillet over medium high heat.  Cook the tofu 3-4 minutes on each side until browned. Remove from skillet.
  6. To assemble the sandwiches, take 4 slices of toast and top each with 2 pieces of tofu.  Top the tofu with some pickled carrots and cucumber, sliced jalapeños, cilantro leaves, and sesame seeds, if desired.  Spread some sauce on the other 4 pieces of bread and close the sandwiches.  Serve. 

Nutrition Information

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Calories 306kcal (15%) Carbohydrates 38g (13%) Protein 15g (30%) Fat 10g (15%) Saturated Fat 4g (20%) Cholesterol 2mg (1%) Sodium 1003mg (42%) Potassium 418mg (12%) Fiber 2g (8%) Sugar 12g (24%) Vitamin A 2710IU (54%) Vitamin C 18.3mg (20%) Calcium 131mg (13%) Iron 3.1mg (17%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 4Serving

Amount Per Serving

Calories 306 kcal

% Daily Value*

Calories 306kcal 15%
Carbohydrates 38g 13%
Protein 15g 30%
Fat 10g 15%
Saturated Fat 4g 20%
Cholesterol 2mg 1%
Sodium 1003mg 42%
Potassium 418mg 9%
Fiber 2g 8%
Sugar 12g 24%
Vitamin A 2710IU 54%
Vitamin C 18.3mg 20%
Calcium 131mg 13%
Iron 3.1mg 17%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.

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