Banh Mi Sandwich

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Ingredients Minutes Calories
Prep Cook Servings
1 h 10 min 20 min 4
Banh Mi Sandwich
Health Highlights
Vegetarian version of the popular Vietnamese sandwich, stuffed with seared tofu, pickled carrots and daikon, cucumbers, jalapenos and more!

Ingredients


1 block (12oz) Tofu, regular, extra firm
1 tsp Avocado oil
1 baguette Baguette, French bread (sliced in half lengthwise, and cut into four)
4 tsp Mayonnaise, vegan
8 sprig Cilantro (coriander)
4 tsp Sriracha
2 avocado(s) Avocado
1 tbsp Avocado oil (tofu marinade)
2 tbsp Soy sauce, tamari (tofu marinade)
1/2 whole lime(s) Lime juice (fresh) (and zest; tofu marinade)
1 clove(s) Garlic (minced; tofu marinade)
1/2 tsp minced Ginger root (tofu marinade)
1 tsp Black pepper (tofu marinade)
1 cucumber(s) Cucumber (Thinly sliced)
4 serving(s) Pickled Veggies (OR store bought)

Pickled Veggies

1/2 radish Radish, daikon
1 medium Carrots
1/4 medium pepper(s) Jalapeno pepper
1/4 cup White wine vinegar
2 tbsp Rice vinegar
1/2 tsp Himalayan salt (or other sea salt)
1/2 tsp Granulated sugar (or maple syrup)

Instructions


  1. Drain the tofu and slice it into 1/2" slices. Place on a towel and pat dry.
  2. In a small bowl, whisk together olive oil, tamari, lime juice and zest, garlic, ginger, and pepper.
  3. Place the tofu in a shallow pan and pour the marinade on top. Flip to coat. Marinate for 15 minutes or more.
  4. Heat a skillet pan to medium high and add a little oil to the pan. Place tofu with enough space between so they're not too crowded. Fry on each side for 5-10 minutes, or until golden brown and crisp. Remove from heat and season with salt to taste.
  5. Assemble sandwiches with the baguette, mayo, tofu, avocado,, cucumber, 
  6. pickled veg, cilantro sprigs and sriracha. 


Instructions for "Pickled Veggies"

1. In a large jar put the white wine vinegar, rice vinegar, sugar and salt and whisk or shake it up to combine. Place daikon, carrots and jalapenos in the jar. If the liquids don't cover the veggies, add about 2 tbsp water and more vinegar. Let chill for at least an hour or store in the fridge for up to two weeks.

Notes:

The prep time goes down a lot if you already have pickled veggies made ahead of time!


Nutrition Facts

Per Portion

Calories 512
Calories from fat 244
Calories from saturated fat 34
Total Fat 27.1 g
Saturated Fat 3.8 g
Trans Fat 0.0 g
Polyunsaturated Fat 6.3 g
Monounsaturated Fat 14.7 g
Cholesterol 1.2 mg
Sodium 1373 mg
Potassium 978 mg
Total Carbohydrate 53 g
Dietary Fiber 11.2 g
Sugars 8.5 g
Protein 19.3 g

Dietary servings

Per Portion


Grain 1.8
Meat Alternative 0.6
Vegetables 3.9

Energy sources


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