Vegan; Tofu, Lettuce and Tomato Sandwich

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Vegan; Tofu, Lettuce and Tomato Sandwich

 

Recipe By : The Peaceful Palate, Jennifer Raymond, p45

Serving Size : 6 Preparation Time :0:00

Categories : Sandwiches & Wraps Soyfoods

Vegan

 

Amount Measure Ingredient -- Preparation Method

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1 pound very firm tofu

2 teaspoons olive oil

1 tablespoon soy sauce

 

12 slices whole wheat bread

1 tablespoon stoneground mustard -- to 2 tbsp

1 tablespoon Nayonaise -- to 2 tbsp or nonfat mayonnaise

6 slices tomato

6 lettuce leaves

 

Cut the tofu into sic slices, each about 1/4 inch thick. Heat the oil

in a large non-stick skillet. Add the tofu and cook over medium

heat, until the first side until it is golden brown, about 3 minutes.

Turn and cook the second side until golden brown. Turn off the heat.

Sprinkle the tofu with soy sauce, then flip it to coat both sides.

Toast the bread and spread it lightly with mustard and Nayonaise.

Top with a slice of tofu, lettuce, tomato and a second slice of

bread. Serve immediately.

 

Per serving: 369 Calories; 12g Fat (28% calories from fat); 22g

Protein; 50g Carbohydrate; 0mg Cholesterol; 706mg Sodium

Food Exchanges: 2 1/2 Starch/Bread; 1 1/2 Lean Meat; 1 1/2 Vegetable;

1 1/2 Fat; 1/2 Other Carbohydrates

 

NOTES : Tofu makes a perfect " short order " sandwich in this

vegetarian version of the classic " BLT " . Now you can enjoy all the

flavor without the fat, cholesterol, or nitrates of bacon. Be sure to

use a nonstick skillet to cook the tofu.