Tlt (Tofu, Lettuce & Tomato Sandwich)

Name: Tlt (Tofu, Lettuce & Tomato Sandwich)
Prep time: 20 min
Cook time: 20 min
Total time: 40 min
Yield: 4 serving(s)
Ingredients: 1 tablespoon Dijon mustard; 1 tablespoon soy sauce; 1 teaspoon adobo sauce, from chipotle chile in adobo, divided; 14 ounces water-packed extra firm tofu, drained and rinsed; 4 tablespoons mayonnaise; 8 slices crusty whole wheat bread, TOASTED; 4 pieces green leaf lettuce; 2 medium ripe tomatoes, sliced

Submitted by Barb G.

"A smoky, mustard-chipotle sauce gives this baked tofu enough character to please even the most avid bacon fan. Make it a meal: add some oven fries and a tall glass of minty iced tea. To make ahead, prepare through step 4. Wrap the baked tofu in plastic wrap and refrigerate for up to 3 days. Note: canned chipotle peppers (smoked jalapeños) add heat and smokiness to dishes: the adobo sauce alone adds a spicy zest without extra heat. Look for small cans in the Mexican food section in large supermarkets. Once opened they will keep for up to 2 weeks in refrigerator or 6 months in the freezer. (I always freeze what I don't use in a recipe.)"

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Ready In:: 40mins
Ingredients:: 8
Serves:: 4

ingredients

1 tablespoon Dijon mustard
1 tablespoon soy sauce
1 teaspoon adobo sauce, from chipotle chile in adobo, divided
14 ounces water-packed extra firm tofu, drained and rinsed
4 tablespoons mayonnaise
8 slices crusty whole wheat bread, TOASTED
4 pieces green leaf lettuce
2 medium ripe tomatoes, sliced

directions

Preheat oven to 475°F; coat a baking sheet with cooking spray, or use release foil.
Combine mustard, soy sauce and 1/2 teaspoon adobo sauce in a small bowl.
Slice tofu crosswise into eight 1/2-inch pieces; pat dry with a paper towel and place on 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.
Bake the tofu for 20 minutes.
Combine mayonnaise with the remaining 1/2 teaspoon adobo sauce in a small bowl; Spread the mixture on the 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, enjoy.

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Reviews

I haven't made this yet but did find it today on eating well web site. I had high hopes for this as it got really good reviews on that site. I wish the one star rater had added some comments. But I will still try it based on the other two good reviews. I will rate it as soon as I have tried it.

Reggie's Mom
Hey! I just tried this recipe. I think I found it in my Cooking Light magazine. It's delicious. The adobo adds a nice spiciness to the sandwich. I used reduced calorie mayo along with my home made 100% whole wheat bread. Good stuff!

DeeBee