Italian Tofu Sandwiches

Name: Italian Tofu Sandwiches
Prep time: 1 h
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 1 h 30 min
Cuisine: Italian, Mediterranean, European
Ingredients: 2 tablespoons olive oil; 2 tablespoons lemon juice or white wine vinegar; 1 teaspoon dried rosemary; 1 teaspoon dried basil; ¼ teaspoon garlic powder; ¼ teaspoon salt; ⅛ teaspoon black pepper; 1/2 block tofu; 1/4 cup flour; Paprika; Onion powder; Garlic powder; Salt; Pepper; 1/4 cup olive oil; 4 whole wheat sandwich buns; 8 oz can tomato sauce; 1 tbsp tomato paste; 1/2 tsp dried oregano; 1/2 tsp dried basil; 1/4 tsp garlic powder; 1/4 tsp onion powder; 1/4 tsp paprika; Pinch of salt; Pinch of black pepper; Red pepper flakes; 1/2 tsp white vinegar

6 steps

Prep:1hCook:30min

Updated at: Thu, 17 Aug 2023 02:32:35 GMT

Nutrition balance score

Good

Glycemic Index

Moderate

Glycemic Load

High

Nutrition per serving

Calories385 kcal (19%)

Total Fat25.3 g (36%)

Carbs33.5 g (13%)

Sugars5.8 g (6%)

Protein10.9 g (22%)

Sodium884.7 mg (44%)

Fiber4.9 g (18%)

% Daily Values based on a 2,000 calorie diet

Instructions

Step 1

Freeze, thaw, drain, and press tofu. Cut into patty size quarters.

Step 2

Mix marinade ingredients well and add tofu slices, wetting both sides with the marinade. Refrigerate for 1-24 hours, flipping occasionally.

Step 3

Heat olive oil in skillet. Season flour.

Step 4

Remove tofu from marinade, allowing some if the seasoning to adhere. Sprinkle both sides of the tofu with the seasoned flour. Fry for 3-5 minutes on both sides until crispy.

Step 5

Move tofu to the side and mix sauce ingredients together in the skillet, cooking for 1-2 minutes. Turn off heat and let the sauce thicken, spooning it over the tofu.

Step 6

Serve tofu on buns with plenty of sauce.