Broiled, Marinated Tofu Sandwich |
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Prep Time: 15 Minutes Cook Time: 25 Minutes |
Ready In: 40 Minutes Servings: 5 |
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A tasty vegetarian sandwich. Tofu holds a marinade very well, then crisps up nicely under a broiler. Ingredients:
1 pound firm tofu |
1/4 cup olive oil |
1/2 teaspoon ground cumin |
1/2 teaspoon chili powder |
1/2 teaspoon dried oregano |
2 cloves garlic, minced |
1/4 cup white wine vinegar |
1/4 cup dry white wine |
10 slices whole wheat bread |
1/4 cup mayonnaise |
5 roma tomatoes, sliced |
1 cup arugula |
1 red onion, thinly sliced |
salt and ground black pepper to taste |
Directions:
1. Cut tofu into 10 thin slices. Set on a baking sheet, cover with another baking sheet, and weigh down with something heavy, such as a large can of food. Drain until excess water is removed, at least 30 minutes.
2. Heat olive oil in a small cast iron skillet over medium heat. Toast ground cumin, chili powder, and oregano in the hot oil until spices are aromatic, about 2 to 3 minutes.
3. Transfer oil and spice mixture to a saucepan over medium heat; stir in minced garlic, white wine vinegar, and white wine. Bring to a simmer, then remove marinade from heat.
4. Place drained tofu into a glass dish; pour marinade over tofu. Cover with plastic wrap; refrigerate for at least 8 hours.
5. Set oven rack about 6 inches from the heat source and preheat the oven's broiler.
6. Remove tofu from marinade; pat dry with paper towels and place on broiler rack. Broil on each side until skin is crisp, about 6 minutes per side.
7. To assemble, spread mayonnaise on one side of each slice of bread; place 2 tofu slices on 5 of the bread slices; top tofu with sliced tomato, arugula, red onion, salt, black pepper, and remaining slices of bread.
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