Spiced Tofu Sourdough Sandwich

15 mins
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. 2Squeeze the extra firm tofu, wrapped in a tea towel, to drain off any excess water.
  3. 3Squeeze the extra firm tofu, wrapped in a tea towel, to drain off any excess water.
  4. 4Grate all the tofu.
  5. 5Grate all the tofu.
  6. 6Grate all the tofu.
  7. 7Fry 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.
  8. 8Fry 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.
  9. 9Fry 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.
  10. 10Add 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.
  11. 11Add 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.
  12. 12Add 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.
  13. 13Transfer the spiced tofu to a mixing bowl.
  14. 14Transfer the spiced tofu to a mixing bowl.
  15. 15Transfer the spiced tofu to a mixing bowl.
  16. 16Add 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.
  17. 17Add 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.
  18. 18Add 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.
  19. 19Stir the mixture well and season to taste.
  20. 20Stir the mixture well and season to taste.
  21. 21Stir the mixture well and season to taste.
  22. 22Toast one side of the sourdough bread.
  23. 23Toast one side of the sourdough bread.
  24. 24Toast one side of the sourdough bread.
  25. 25Layer the tofu mix over the soft side of the toasted bread.
  26. 26Layer the tofu mix over the soft side of the toasted bread.
  27. 27Layer the tofu mix over the soft side of the toasted bread.
  28. 28Add 4 tablespoons of gut-loving kraut on top of the tofu mixture.
  29. 29Add 4 tablespoons of gut-loving kraut on top of the tofu mixture.
  30. 30Add 4 tablespoons of gut-loving kraut on top of the tofu mixture.
  31. 31Add 4 tablespoons of protein-rich sprouted seeds (alfalfa sprouts) on top of the kraut.
  32. 32Add 4 tablespoons of protein-rich sprouted seeds (alfalfa sprouts) on top of the kraut.
  33. 33Add 4 tablespoons of protein-rich sprouted seeds (alfalfa sprouts) on top of the kraut.
  34. 34Spread 2 tablespoons of hummus on the underside of the other piece of sourdough bread.
  35. 35Spread 2 tablespoons of hummus on the underside of the other piece of sourdough bread.
  36. 36Spread 2 tablespoons of hummus on the underside of the other piece of sourdough bread.
  37. 37Sandwich the two pieces of bread together.
  38. 38Sandwich the two pieces of bread together.
  39. 39Sandwich the two pieces of bread together.
  40. 40Cut the sandwich down the middle.
  41. 41Cut the sandwich down the middle.
  42. 42Cut the sandwich down the middle.

Ingredients

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