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Vegan Club Sandwich with homemade Tofu deli meat
5 from 33 votes

Vegan Club Sandwich with homemade Tofu deli meat

This Vegan Club Sandwich features homemade tofu deli meat, thinly sliced and marinated with a blend of smoky and savory spices. The tofu is baked to develop a firm yet tender texture, making it a satisfying meat substitute. Fresh vegetables like bell peppers, onions, cucumber, lettuce, and tomato add crispness and freshness, complemented by a tangy vinaigrette and vegan mayo. Optional vegan cheese slices enhance creaminess, all layered between slices of sandwich or sourdough bread for a substantial plant-based meal.

Prep Time
20 mins
Cook Time
15 mins
Total Time
35 mins
Servings: 2
Calories: 360 kcal
Course: Lunch
Cuisine: American

Ingredients

For the Tofu Meat:
  • 14 ounces extra firm tofu pressed and sliced into 1/8 inch or thinner slices, or super firm tofu
For the Marinade:
  • 1 teaspoon ketchup
  • liquid smoke optional, a few drops
  • 1 teaspoon Worcestershire sauce vegan
  • 1 teaspoon poultry seasoning
  • 1 teaspoon garlic powder
  • 1 teaspoon onion powder
  • 1 teaspoon smoked paprika
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 1/2 teaspoon black pepper freshly ground
  • 1 teaspoon neutral cooking oil generic cooking oil
For the Vegetables
  • 1/2 cup bell pepper I use a mix of red and green, thinly sliced
  • 1/2 cup red onion thinly sliced
  • cucumber thinly sliced or use zucchini, half
  • lettuce a few fresh leaves
  • 1 tomato thinly sliced, as needed
For the Vinaigrette
  • 1 teaspoon apple cider vinegar or white vinegar
  • 1 teaspoon olive oil
  • 1 teaspoon sugar
  • 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
  • 1/4 teaspoon salt
  • 1/4 teaspoon thyme dried
For the sandwich
  • 4 lices sandwich bread or sourdough bread
  • 3 tablespoons Vegan mayo
  • vegan cheese optional, slices

Instructions

Make the tofu meat.
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  1. Press and slice the tofu, if you haven't already, drizzle a teaspoon of oil in baking dish that will fit the tofu or line the baking dish with parchment paper. Place the slices in the baking dish, almost touching each other.
  2. In a bowl, add all of the marinade ingredients and mix really well. Add 1 teaspoon or so of water if needed and mix, add enough so the marinade is brushable. Using a brush, brush the marinade all of the tofu slices generously. The marinade is easily doubled or tripled for larger batch tofu slices!
  3. Preheat the oven to 400° F (205° C) and then bake the tofu for 15-20 minutes or longer until all of the marinade on top is somewhat dry. Bake longer for chewier result. I like mine somewhat moist.
  4. Remove the tofu meat from the oven and let it sit for a few minutes before transferring it out of the baking dish. You can now refrigerate this meat for upto 3 days and use as needed.
Meanwhile, prep everything else.
  1. Wash and thinly slice the vegetables, as needed. Toast up your bread or sourdough, with or without vegan butter. Toasting is optional
  2. Make the vinaigrette by mixing all of the ingredients in a small bowl and set aside.
Assemble the sandwich.
  1. Now it's time to layer. Spread a good layer of mayo onto your bread slices. Add the cheese if using. Add half of the lettuce, peppers, onions, cucumber, and tomato onto the bread in whichever order that you like. Add a good layer of the tofu deli slices, then layer on the remaining veggies. Drizzle some of the vinaigrette over the fresh veggies. (You can also toss the veggies with the vinaigrette in a bowl and then layer them). Sprinkle some additional black pepper if you like, then top it with another bread slice.
  2. Slice the sandwich by holding it snugly and using a sharp knife and serve.
  3. Storage: you can make the tofu ahead and store in a closed container refrigerated for upto 3 days. Slice and assemble just before serving for the freshest crunch

Notes

  • To make this sandwich gluten-free, use gluten-free bread and gluten-free Worcestershire sauce.
  • This recipe is nut-free if you choose a nut-free vegan mayo.
  • For a soy-free option, substitute the tofu deli with alternatives like chickpea flour tofu, fava tofu, pumpkin seed tofu, or seitan slices.

Nutrition Information

Calories 360kcal (18%) Carbohydrates 28g (9%) Protein 18g (36%) Fat 18g (28%) Saturated Fat 2g (10%) Sodium 698mg (29%) Potassium 811mg (17%) Fiber 4g (16%) Sugar 12g (24%) Vitamin A 2292IU (46%) Vitamin C 63mg (70%) Calcium 149mg (15%) Iron 5mg (28%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 2 Serving

Amount Per Serving

Calories 360

% Daily Value*

Calories 360kcal 18%
Carbohydrates 28g 9%
Protein 18g 36%
Fat 18g 28%
Saturated Fat 2g 10%
Sodium 698mg 29%
Potassium 811mg 17%
Fiber 4g 16%
Sugar 12g 24%
Vitamin A 2292IU 46%
Vitamin C 63mg 70%
Calcium 149mg 15%
Iron 5mg 28%

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