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Banh Mi Sandwich

Savory Vegetarian Banh Mi Sandwich to Brighten Your Day

Experience a zesty vegetarian twist on Banh Mi Sandwich with this easy recipe featuring marinated tofu and crunchy pickled veggies.
Prep Time 30 minutes
Cook Time 10 minutes
Pickling Time 1 hour
Total Time 1 hour 40 minutes
Servings: 4 sandwiches
Course: Snacks
Cuisine: Vietnamese
Calories: 320

Ingredients
  

Pickled Veggies
  • 1 small Daikon Radish Sliced into matchsticks
  • 2 small Carrots Sliced into matchsticks
  • ½ small Cucumber Seeded and sliced
  • ½ Jalapeño Pepper Adjust according to spice tolerance
  • cup Rice Vinegar
  • cup Water
  • Cane Sugar For sweetness in pickles
  • Sea Salt For flavor enhancement
Tofu Marinade
  • 1 Extra-Firm Tofu For best texture
  • Extra-Virgin Olive Oil For cooking tofu
  • 2 tablespoons Tamari For depth and color
  • ½ Lime Juice Juice of half a lime
  • ½ teaspoon Lime Zest
  • 1 Garlic Clove Minced
  • ½ teaspoon Fresh Ginger Minced
  • Freshly Ground Black Pepper To taste
Assembly
  • 4 pieces Baguette Light and crusty
  • Spicy Mayo For added richness
  • Fresh Cilantro For garnish

Equipment

  • skillet
  • Jar for pickling
  • Large bowl

Method
 

Pickling Process
  1. Combine daikon radish, carrots, cucumber, and jalapeño in a jar. Mix rice vinegar, water, cane sugar, and sea salt in a bowl, then pour over veggies. Seal and chill for at least 1 hour.
  2. Drain and pat dry tofu. Slice into ½-inch pieces.
Marinade Preparation
  1. Whisk together olive oil, tamari, lime juice, lime zest, garlic, ginger, and black pepper. Pour over tofu and marinate for 15-30 minutes.
Tofu Cooking
  1. Heat skillet over medium-high heat and add olive oil. Cook marinated tofu for 3-4 minutes on each side until golden brown.
Sandwich Assembly
  1. Spread spicy mayo on baguette halves. Add tofu slices, pickled veggies, and fresh cilantro. Press together and enjoy.

Nutrition

Serving: 1sandwichCalories: 320kcalCarbohydrates: 40gProtein: 12gFat: 15gSaturated Fat: 2gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 10gSodium: 500mgPotassium: 400mgFiber: 5gSugar: 5gVitamin A: 500IUVitamin C: 10mgCalcium: 200mgIron: 3mg

Notes

Store assembled sandwiches in an airtight container for up to 2 days. Pickled veggies can last in fridge for 1 week.

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