Tofu Banh Mi (high-protein)

Name: Tofu Banh Mi (high-protein)
Prep time: 10 min
Cook time: 5 min
Total time: 15 min
Cuisine: Japanese, Asian
Ingredients: 200g tofu, firm; 2 tbsp soy sauce; 2 tbsp agave syrup; 1/2 tbsp apple cider vinegar; 1/2 tbsp ginger, minced; 1/2 tbsp corn starch; 1/4 tbsp water; 120 ml apple cider vinegar; 60 ml hot water; 1 tsp agave syrup; 1/4 tsp salt; 1 carrot; cucumber; cilantro; sriracha mayo; optional: balsamic glaze; 1 whole baguette

6 steps

Prep:10minCook:5min

This high-protein 15-min Tofu Bánh Mì is the best easy Lunch Idea and great to take on the go!

Updated at: Thu, 17 Aug 2023 03:27:38 GMT

Nutrition balance score

Good

Glycemic Index

Moderate

Glycemic Load

High

Nutrition per serving

Calories398.9 kcal (20%)

Total Fat8 g (11%)

Carbs63.6 g (24%)

Sugars16.9 g (19%)

Protein16 g (32%)

Sodium1373.1 mg (69%)

Fiber2.9 g (10%)

% Daily Values based on a 2,000 calorie diet

Ingredients

3 servings

Instructions

Step 1

1. Thinly slice carrot . Add agave, salt, vinegar and hot water to a glass jar and stir until combined. Add the carrots and let it sit until you’re about to assemble.

Step 2

2. Make the glaze by adding agave syrup, soy sauce, vinegar and ginger, corn starch and water. Mix really well.

Step 3

4. Slice the tofu and fry in a pan with a splash of vegetable oil or in some water in a non-stick pan for 2-3 minutes.

Step 4

5. Then add the glaze to the tofu on low heat just for a few seconds until it thickens up. Make sure it doesn’t burn, then set the tofu aside.

Step 5

6. Slice the cucumber and chop the cilantro.

Step 6

7. Assemble your baguette by adding vegan sriracha mayo, tofu, pickled carrots, cucumber and cilantro. on top! I also finished with balsamic glaze.