Wednesday, June 27, 2018

Tofu Salad with Peanut Sauce Sandwiches


These are tasty sandwiches that are a great substitute for other "salad sandwiches."

Ingredients
15-oz extra-firm tofu
1 tbsp low-sodium soy sauce
½ tsp garlic powder
1 bunch green onions, sliced
14-oz coleslaw mix
½ cup sugar snap peas, chopped
1 red bell pepper, seeded and diced
4 burger buns

Peanut Sauce 
2 tbsp peanut butter
2 tbsp unsweetened almond milk
2 tbsp sweet red chili sauce
1 lime (juice)
4 tsp low-sodium soy sauce
2½ tsp rice vinegar
garlic powder
ground ginger

Directions:
To Make Peanut Sauce: 

  1. Whisk peanut butter into 2 tbsp HOT water, then whisk in remaining.


To Make Sandwiches:

  1. Drain tofu and crumble into a skillet. 
  2. Stir in soy sauce and garlic powder. 
  3. Cook until thoroughly warm, adding splashes of water or broth as needed. 
  4. Mix in vegetables and cook to desired tenderness. 
  5. Stir in Peanut Sauce. 
  6. Scoop “salad” onto buns and serve.


Notes:

  • Serves 4
  • Total Time: 10 minutes
  • Active Time: 10 minutes
  • Per serving: 357 calories, 12g fat, 46.8g carbs, 9.2g fiber, 14.3g sugars, 21.2g protein
  • Substitute tamari (GF) or coconut aminos (SF) for soy sauce
  • Lower Fat: Use PB2 (or other low fat peanut butter) OR omit Peanut Sauce and use hoisin to taste.
  • Add-on: Add crushed peanuts or cashews.


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