Crunchy Tofu Banh Mi
Get ready to revolutionize your lunch with the ultimate tofu banh mi! This banh mi recipe is not only easy to whip up in just 30 minutes, but it also packs a flavor punch that will leave your taste buds dancing. Whether you’re a vegetarian or just looking to switch up your sandwich game, this tofu sandwich is a game-changer.
Servings: 1 Sandwich
Calories: 439.6kcal
Ingredients
Pickled Veggies:
- Cucumber (shredded)
- Carrot (shredded)
- Red Onion (thinly sliced)
- 1 tsp White Wine Vinegar
- ½ tsp Zero Calorie Sweetener (H-E-B)
Tofu:
- 123 g Extra Firm High Protein Tofu (Hodo)
- 1 tbsp Low Sodium Soy Sauce (Sprouts)
- ½ tsp Rice Vinegar
- ½ tsp Sesame Oil
- ½ tsp Sugar Free Syrup (Mrs Buttersworth)
- 1 tsp Tapioca Flour or Cornstarch (Bobs Red Mill)
Yogurt Spread:
- 28 g Nonfat Greek Yogurt (Siggi’s)
- Leftover Tofu Marinade
- ½ tsp Sriracha
Sandwich:
- 1 Ciabatta Roll (Rustica)
- Fresh Cilantro
Instructions
Pickled Veggies:
- Start off my shredding for cucumber and carrot into thin strips. I used a julienne peeler but you can also thinly slice with a knife.Cucumber, Carrot
- Then thinly slice the red onion.Red Onion
- Add everything to a small bowl with your vinegar and sugar.1 tsp White Wine Vinegar, 1/2 tsp Zero Calorie Sweetener
- Mix and let it sit while you prep everything else.
Tofu:
- Cut your tofu into 4 thin rectangular slices. Place in a flat dish.123 g (3.5 oz) Extra Firm High Protein Tofu
- Add in the remaining ingredients and carefully flip and coat each slice.1 tbsp Low Sodium Soy Sauce, 1/2 tsp Rice Vinegar, 1/2 tsp Sesame Oil, 1/2 tsp Sugar Free Syrup, 1 tsp Tapioca Flour or Cornstarch
- Then place in your air fryer basket and air fry at 375° for 10-12 mins.
Yogurt Spread:
- In a small bowl, add in your yogurt, any leftover tofu marinade, and sriracha. Mix until you have a nice spread.28 g (2 tbsp) Nonfat Greek Yogurt, Leftover Tofu Marinade, 1/2 tsp Sriracha
Sandwich:
- Slice your ciabatta roll open and toast for 2-3 mins in your toaster oven or toaster until crispy.1 Ciabatta Roll
- Spread on your yogurt to both sides. Then place your cooked tofu strips to one side.
- Top with your picked veggies and fresh cilantro.Fresh Cilantro
- Close your sandwich and slice in half.
Video Tutorial
Nutrition Information
Crunchy Tofu Banh Mi
Serving Size
1 Sandwich
Amount per Serving
Calories
439.6
% Daily Value*
Fat
7.7
g
12
%
Cholesterol
1.6
mg
1
%
Sodium
996.6
mg
43
%
Potassium
331.7
mg
9
%
Carbohydrates
60.9
g
20
%
Fiber
6.4
g
27
%
Sugar
2
g
2
%
Protein
33.7
g
67
%
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.
The Nutrition Facts above are specific to the ingredients I chose to use for this recipe.