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Spicy Cornmeal-Crusted Tofu Sandwiches
5 from 3 votes

Spicy Cornmeal-Crusted Tofu Sandwiches

These flavorful sandwiches are made with crispy cornmeal-crusted tofu chunks, spicy tomato sauce and creamy guacamole.

Prep Time
10 mins
Cook Time
10 mins
Total Time
20 mins
Servings: 4 sandwiches
Calories: 702 kcal
Course: Side Dish, Main Course, Snacks
Cuisine: American

Ingredients

For the cornmeal-crusted tofu:
  • ½ cup tomato puree
  • 1 tablespoon cayenne pepper hot sauce
  • 1 tablespoon lime juice
  • 1 tablespoon soy sauce
  • 2 teaspoons cumin ground
  • 1 teaspoon ancho chile powder
  • 1 pound extra-firm tofu drained and pressed at least 30 minutes, then cut into ½ inch cubes
  • 1 cup cornmeal
  • ¼ teaspoon salt
  • ¼ teaspoon black pepper
  • ¼ to ⅓ cup vegetable oil canola or another high smoke point oil
For the guacamole:
  • 2 avocado pitted and peeled, ripe
  • ¼ cup cilantro finely chopped, fresh
  • 3 tablespoons lime juice
  • 1 tomato seeded and diced, medium
  • ½ red onion diced, medium
  • 1 jalapeno pepper seeded and minced (optional)
  • 1 garlic minced, clove
  • black pepper to taste
  • salt to taste
For serving:
  • 4 sandwich rolls 6-inch, sliced open
  • 4 lettuce or a few handfuls of shredded lettuce, large leaves

Instructions

Make the cornmeal-crusted tofu:
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  1. Stir the tomato puree, hot sauce, lime juice, soy sauce, cumin and ancho chile powder together in a small bowl. Stir the cornmeal, salt and pepper together in a separate small bowl.
  2. Very generously coat the bottom of a large nonstick skillet with oil and place it over medium heat. Add a few tofu cubes to the sauce mixture and toss to coat, then transfer them to the cornmeal mixture and gently toss until they're completely coated. When the oil is hot, add the tofu cubes in a single layer, working in batches if needed. Cook until the tofu is lightly browned and crisp on the bottom, about 5 minutes. Gently flip and cook until browned on the opposite sides, about 5 minutes more. Transfer the cooked tofu cubes to a paper towel-lined plate. Repeat until all the tofu is cooked, adding oil to the pan between batches. Reserve any excess sauce.
Make the guacamole:
  1. Place the avocados into a medium bowl and mash with a fork. Add the remaining ingredients and stir until well-mixed. Season with salt and pepper to taste.
Serve:
  1. Stuff the sandwich rolls with tofu and drizzle with the reserved tomato sauce. Top with guacamole and lettuce leaves.

Nutrition Information

Calories 702kcal (35%) Carbohydrates 79g (26%) Protein 22g (44%) Fat 36g (55%) Saturated Fat 14g (70%) Polyunsaturated Fat 5g (29%) Monounsaturated Fat 13g (65%) Sodium 902mg (38%) Potassium 1213mg (26%) Fiber 14g (56%) Sugar 7g (14%) Vitamin A 2627IU (53%) Vitamin C 35mg (39%) Calcium 142mg (14%) Iron 7mg (39%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 4 sandwiches

Amount Per Serving

Calories 702

% Daily Value*

Calories 702kcal 35%
Carbohydrates 79g 26%
Protein 22g 44%
Fat 36g 55%
Saturated Fat 14g 70%
Polyunsaturated Fat 5g 29%
Monounsaturated Fat 13g 65%
Sodium 902mg 38%
Potassium 1213mg 26%
Fiber 14g 56%
Sugar 7g 14%
Vitamin A 2627IU 53%
Vitamin C 35mg 39%
Calcium 142mg 14%
Iron 7mg 39%

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

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