Recipes
Ingredients
For the tofu bacon
- 1 block of extra-firm tofu
- 2 tablespoons tamari
- 1 teaspoon liquid smoke
- 1/2 teaspoon maple syrup
- 4 tablespoons neutral oil, divided
- 1 tablespoon nutritional yeast
For the sandwiches
- 2 medium-size, ripe tomatoes, cored and sliced ¼ inch thick
- 16 slices of Basics’ tofu bacon or alternative
- 8 slices of whole grain bread, toasted
- 4 Romaine or green leaf lettuce leaves, torn to fit the bread
- 4 teaspoons vegan butter
- 4 tablespoons vegan mayonnaise
- salt and pepper (optional)
To prepare the tofu bacon
- Wrap the block of tofu in paper towels or a dish towel. Place on a sheet pan or plate. Put a weight (like a heavy pan) on top of the wrapped tofu and let the liquid drain for 30 minutes. Pour off liquid.
- Combine tamari, liquid smoke, maple syrup, and 1 ½ tablespoons of the neutral oil in a bowl.
- Cut drained tofu into slices lengthwise. To make it manageable and to help estimate the thickness, begin by cutting the block into 4 even pieces, then slice each piece into 4 strips about 1/8 to ¼ inch thick.
- Place tofu strips in a shallow pan, and marinate in the tamari mixture for about 2 to 2 ½ hours, turning at 30-minute intervals. Longer marination imparts deeper flavors.
- Heat the remaining 2 ½ tablespoons of oil in a saute pan over medium-high heat.
- Place half of the marinated tofu strips in the pan, sprinkle with ¼ of the nutritional yeast and cook for about 8 -10 minutes. Flip, sprinkle on ¼ of the yeast, and cook for another 8-10 minutes or until desired texture and color are achieved. Repeat for remaining strips.
To assemble the sandwiches
- Spread butter on 4 pieces of the toast. Arrange 3-4 slices of tomato on each piece, followed by 4 pieces of the bacon, the lettuce, and a pinch of salt and pepper, if desired.
- Spread the remaining 4 toasts with mayonnaise and place on top to complete each sandwich. Slice if desired and serve immediately.
Cooking Tip
- You can also bake the marinated tofu in the oven at 375ºF on a parchment-lined, lightly oiled sheet pan for 12-15 minutes prior to sauteeing the strips. This improves the texture and cuts the cooking time in half.
Chef's Narrative
Crispy tofu bacon, crunchy lettuce and vine-ripened organic tomatoes – it simply doesn’t get any better than this with our take on this classic summer sandwich!
Recipe Substitutions
For a gluten-free option, replace whole grain bread with whole grain gluten-free bread. Add avocado, sprouts, spring or sweet onion if desired.
Nutrition Facts:
Total Calories Per Serving: 440, Total Fat: 27g, Saturated: 3g, Trans Fat: 0g, Sodium: 810mg, Potassium: 504mg, Carbohydrate: 36g, Dietary Fiber: 8g, Protein: 21g
Allergens:
Soy, Wheat
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To prepare the tofu bacon
To assemble the sandwiches
Cooking Tip
Chef's Narrative
Crispy tofu bacon, crunchy lettuce and vine-ripened organic tomatoes – it simply doesn’t get any better than this with our take on this classic summer sandwich!
Recipe Substitutions
For a gluten-free option, replace whole grain bread with whole grain gluten-free bread. Add avocado, sprouts, spring or sweet onion if desired.
Nutrition Facts:
Total Calories Per Serving: 440, Total Fat: 27g, Saturated: 3g, Trans Fat: 0g, Sodium: 810mg, Potassium: 504mg, Carbohydrate: 36g, Dietary Fiber: 8g, Protein: 21g
Allergens:
Soy, Wheat
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Ingredients
For the tofu bacon
For the sandwiches
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