Loaded Marinated Tofu and Zucchini Sandwich

Serves 1
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Directions

  1. 1Slice the super firm tofu into thin slices.
  2. 2Grate garlic into a bowl.
  3. 3Add white wine vinegar to the bowl.
  4. 4Add tamari to the bowl.
  5. 5Squeeze lime juice into the bowl.
  6. 6Chop parsley.
  7. 7Add chopped parsley to the bowl with liquids.
  8. 8Add avocado oil to the bowl and whisk the marinade.
  9. 9Pour the marinade over the tofu slices.
  10. 10Thinly slice yellow summer squash.
  11. 11Thinly slice zucchini.
  12. 12Sauté the sliced zucchini and summer squash in a pan with olive oil, garlic, and a pinch of salt until softened and slightly browned.
  13. 13Place the marinated tofu slices in a pan with some olive oil and cook until browned on both sides.
  14. 14In a mortar and pestle, mash garlic.
  15. 15Add basil to the mortar and pestle.
  16. 16Add avocado to the mortar and pestle.
  17. 17Squeeze lime juice into the mortar and pestle and mash until combined to create the basil avocado spread.
  18. 18Toast bread.
  19. 19Spread the basil avocado spread generously on toasted bread.
  20. 20Add a layer of lettuce on top of the spread.
  21. 21Layer the cooked tofu slices on the lettuce.
  22. 22Top with the sautéed zucchini and summer squash.
  23. 23Place the second slice of toasted bread on top to complete the sandwich.
  24. 24Wrap the sandwich in parchment paper.
  25. 25Slice the sandwich in half.

Ingredients

  • 450 g super firm tofu
  • 1 clove garlic
  • 2 tbsp white wine vinegar
  • 2 tbsp tamari
  • 0.5 juice of half a lime
  • 1 tbsp avocado oil
  • 2 tbsp parsley
  • 0.5 tsp coriander
  • 3 summer squashes
  • 1 tbsp extra virgin olive oil
  • 2 cloves garlic
  • kosher salt
  • 1 clove garlic
  • 0.25 cup basil
  • 1 medium avocado
  • 0.5 juice and zest of half a lime
  • toasted bread
  • basil leaves
  • lettuce

Equipment

knifecutting boardbowlwhiskpanmortle and pestle