This vegan crispy tofu sandwich is a delicious and satisfying meal that is sure to please. The air fried crispy tofu is full of flavor, and the combination of baby spinach, homemade red pesto, tomato and bread creates a delicious sandwich. The crispy tofu provides a great texture and the flavors are balanced perfectly. The vegan sandwich is a great way to enjoy a tasty and nutritious meal.
Have these tofu sandwich for your breakfast, brunch or lunch with a delightful green salad like this one for a light and nutritional meal.
P.S. This recipe use a homemade red pesto, for which you can find the recipe here. You may use a store bought red pesto sauce also.
Crispy Herb Tofu Sandwich
Crispy Tofu Sandwich, made with air fried crispy tofu, layered with red pesto, spinach, and tomato.
Ingredients
For the tofu
For the sandwich
What you need to do
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Add the nutritional yeast, cornstarch, garlic powder, thyme, olive oil and tamari to shallow bowl and mix well to form a batter.
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Cut the tofu lengthwise into 4 even-sized pieces. Take each piece of tofu and dip it into the batter, taking time to coat it evenly. Place the tofu into an air fryer basket and cook at 400F (200C) for 15 minutes.
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Assemble the sandwich by spreading the red pesto equally over each slice of bread. Top 4 slices of bread with a layer of spinach and crispy tofu. The add a slice or two of tomato and season to taste with salt and pepper. Finish each sandwich by topping it with another slice of bread.
Nutrition Facts
Servings 4
- Amount Per Serving
- Calories 511kcal
- % Daily Value *
- Total Fat 23g36%
- Total Carbohydrate 51g17%
- Dietary Fiber 11g44%
- Protein 30g60%
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily value may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.
