Recipes

Veggie tofu ‘BLT’

Name: Veggie tofu 'BLT'
Prep time: 10 minutes
Cook time: 5 minutes
Total time: 15 minutes
Yield: 1
Ingredients: ["200 g extra firm tofu","10 g coconut aminos","1 tsp maple syrup"," 1⁄2 tsp smoked paprika","1⁄4 tsp black pepper","1 tsp olive oil"," 4 x slices rustic wholemeal bread"," 20 g low-fat mayonnaise (choose vegan if you prefer)","1 x large tomato","A few lettuce leaves"]

Prep time: 10 minutes

Cooking time: 5 minutes

Total time: 15 minutes

1 servings

Fibre source, High protein, Low saturated fat, Low sugar

Vegetarian

Looking for a delicious, plant-based twist on the classic BLT? This Veggie BLT with tofu is the perfect lunch option, offering all the familiar flavours with a healthy, meat-free twist. Crispy, seasoned tofu takes the place of bacon, providing a savoury crunch, while fresh lettuce and juicy tomato add a refreshing balance.

Method

Slice the tofu into 4 thin slices, wrap in kitchen roll or an old tea towel and lay something heavy on top of it to press it (a heavy pan works great). Leave the tofu to press for 5 minutes.
Mix together the soy sauce, maple syrup, smoked paprika and black pepper for the marinade in a shallow dish and lay the tofu in. Let it marinade for 5 minutes or longer if you have time.
Heat the olive oil in a non-stick pan and fry the marinated tofu about 3 minutes each side, as the tofu cooks pour over the remaining marinade.
Slice the tomatoes, spread the mayonnaise onto the bread and assemble your sandwich. You are ready to enjoy!