Meatless Monday: BBQ Tofu sandwich

If your first thought is ewww tofu, you’re not alone. It was mine as well. I wouldn’t be posting it though if it wasn’t worth a try. You may not love it but you will like it and if you are trying to eat less meat, it’s a great option.

Serves 4
¼ c. thinly sliced onion rings
Pkg. of extra firm or firm water packed tofu, drained
1/8 tsp. salt
1 tbsp. canola oil
½ c. bbq sauce
1 ½ c. coleslaw mix
2 tbsp. low fat mayo
2 tsp. red wine vinegar
¼ tsp. garlic powder
Freshly ground pepper to taste
4 hamburger buns
2 pickle sandwich slices
• I added some cheese

1 Place onion in a small bowl cover with cold water and set aside. Stand tofu on its long narrow side. Cut length wise into 4 rectangular slices and pat dry. Sprinkle with salt

2 Heat oil in a large skillet. Add the tofu slabs. Cook until browned on both sides (about 4 mins per side). Add bbq sauce and carefully turn the tofu to coat. Cover and cook 3 mins.

3Combine coleslaw, mayo, vinegar, garlic powder and pepper in a medium bowl. Drain onion.
4 Assemble sandwiches, place 1/3 c. coleslaw mix on each bun and top with a tofu slab, a pickle and a few onion slices. Spread any remaining bbq sauce on top bun.
Happy cooking,
Chaeli