TLT (Tofu, Lettuce, and Tomato Sandwich)
(from fearama’s recipe box)
Prep time: 10 minutes
Cook time: 20 minutes
Serves 2 people
Categories: Sandwiches
Ingredients
- 1/2 tablespoon Dijon mustard
- 1/2 tablespoon reduced-sodium soy sauce
- 1/2 teaspoon adobo sauce from canned chipotle peppers, (see Ingredient note), divided
- 7 ounces water-packed extra-firm tofu, drained and rinsed
- 2 tablespoons reduced-fat mayonnaise
- 4 slices crusty whole-wheat bread, toasted
- 2 pieces green-leaf lettuce
- 1 medium tomatoes, sliced
Directions
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Preheat oven to 475°F. Coat a baking sheet with cooking spray.
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Combine mustard, soy sauce and 1/2 teaspoon adobo sauce in a small bowl. Slice tofu crosswise into eight 1/2-inch-thick pieces. Pat dry with a paper towel and place on the prepared baking sheet. Using a spoon, spread half the mustard mixture on one side of the tofu. Turn the slices over and spread the remaining mixture on the other side.
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Bake the tofu for 20 minutes.
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Combine mayonnaise with the remaining 1/2 teaspoon adobo sauce in a small bowl. Spread the mixture on toasted bread. Divide the tofu, lettuce and tomato among 4 slices of toast and top with the remaining toast to make 4 sandwiches. Cut in half to serve.