Spiced Tofu Sourdough Sandwich

15m
Serves 2
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Directions

  1. 1Squeeze the extra firm tofu, wrapped in a tea towel, to drain off any excess water.
  2. 2Grate all the tofu.
  3. 3Fry the grated tofu in a non-stick pan with 1 tablespoon of extra virgin olive oil and 0.5 teaspoon of sea salt for 5 minutes.
  4. 4Add 1 teaspoon of cumin, 1 teaspoon of coriander, 0.5 teaspoon of turmeric, and 1 teaspoon of garlic powder to the tofu, stir well, and fry for another 3 minutes.
  5. 5Transfer the spiced tofu to a mixing bowl.
  6. 6Add 2 finely chopped spring onions, 3 tablespoons of soy yogurt, juice of half a lemon, 3 tablespoons of nutritional yeast, and 8 twists of cracked black pepper to the tofu mixture.
  7. 7Stir the mixture well and season to taste.
  8. 8Toast one side of the sourdough bread.
  9. 9Layer the tofu mix over the soft side of the toasted bread.
  10. 10Add 4 tablespoons of gut-loving kraut on top of the tofu mixture.
  11. 11Add 4 tablespoons of protein-rich sprouted seeds (alfalfa sprouts) on top of the kraut.
  12. 12Spread 2 tablespoons of hummus on the underside of the other piece of sourdough bread.
  13. 13Sandwich the two pieces of bread together.
  14. 14Cut the sandwich down the middle.

Ingredients

  • 300 g extra firm tofu
  • 0.5 tsp sea salt
  • 1 tsp cumin
  • 1 tsp coriander
  • 0.5 tsp turmeric
  • 1 tsp garlic powder
  • 2 spring onions
  • 3 tbsp soy yoghurt
  • 0.5 lemon juice
  • 3 tbsp nutritional yeast
  • 8 twists cracked black pepper
  • 4 tbsp kraut
  • 4 tbsp alfalfa sprouts
  • 4 slices whole grain sourdough bread
  • 2 tbsp hummus
  • 1 tbsp extra virgin olive oil

Equipment

tea towelnon-stick panmixing bowlknife

Tips

  • Turmeric is full of curcumin, a powerful antioxidant that is absorbed better with black pepper.
  • The recipe makes two sandwiches and contains over 30g of plant protein per serving.
  • Adjust seasoning to taste.
  • Toast only one side of the bread and layer the mix over the soft side.
  • Spread hummus on the underside of the other piece of sourdough before sandwiching.
  • Give your extra firm tofu a squeeze, wrapped in a tea towel, to drain off any excess water before grating and cooking