Pesto & Crispy Spiced Tofu Sandwich by @deliciouslyella

25 min

1 serving

🌿

50 g

Basil

🥜

80 g

Pine nuts

🍋

2

Lemon

🫒

7 tbsp

Olive oil

💧

3 tbsp

Water

🧄

2 cloves

Garlic

🧂

Sea salt

🫘

200 g

Firm tofu

🫙

1 tsp

Ground cumin

🌶️

0.5 tsp

Chilli powder

🍃

Mixed leaves

🌶️

Dried red chilli flakes

🥖

2 slices

Sourdough bread

🫙

2 tsp

Za'atar

🌶️

Dried chilli flakes

🍅

Tomatoes

  1. Place
    • Basil
    • Pine nuts
    • Lemon

    Place all of the pesto ingredients into a powerful blender or food processor and blend until a smooth pesto forms.

  2. Mix
    • Ground cumin
    • Olive oil

    In a bowl, mix together the cumin, chilli powder, 2 tablespoons of olive oil and a large pinch of salt. Mix well.

  3. Drain
    • Firm tofu
    • Olive oil

    Drain the tofu and pat dry with some kitchen roll, then cut the tofu into slices before placing into the bowl with the spiced oil. Mix well until all of the tofu is covered in the oil mixture.

  4. Place
    • Olive oil

    Place a large pan over a medium-high heat and add a drizzle of olive oil.

  5. Add
    • Firm tofu

    Once hot, add the tofu to the pan and cook for 5 minutes until the side facing down is crispy.

  6. Flip
    • Firm tofu

    Flip the tofu over and cook on the other side for 3-5 minutes until crispy.

  7. Cool
    • Firm tofu

    Once both sides are cooked, remove from the heat and leave to cool a little on some kitchen roll.

  8. Toast
    • Sourdough bread

    Toast the bread and spoon some pesto onto one slice.

  9. Top
    • Firm tofu
    • Mixed leaves
    • Dried red chilli flakes

    Top with the crispy tofu, some salad leaves, a sprinkle of chilli flakes and sandwich together with the last slice of toasted bread.

Pesto & Crispy Spiced Tofu Sandwich by @deliciouslyella

25 min

1 serving

🌿

50 g

Basil

🥜

80 g

Pine nuts

🍋

2

Lemon

🫒

7 tbsp

Olive oil

💧

3 tbsp

Water

🧄

2 cloves

Garlic

🧂

Sea salt

🫘

200 g

Firm tofu

🫙

1 tsp

Ground cumin

🌶️

0.5 tsp

Chilli powder

🍃

Mixed leaves

🌶️

Dried red chilli flakes

🥖

2 slices

Sourdough bread

🫙

2 tsp

Za'atar

🌶️

Dried chilli flakes

🍅

Tomatoes

Preparation Steps

  1. Step 1/9

    Place all of the pesto ingredients into a powerful blender or food processor and blend until a smooth pesto forms.

    🌿Basil
    🥜Pine nuts
    🍋Lemon
    🫒Olive oil
    💧Water
    🧄Garlic
    🧂Sea salt
    🫘Firm tofu
  2. Step 2/9

    In a bowl, mix together the cumin, chilli powder, 2 tablespoons of olive oil and a large pinch of salt. Mix well.

    🫙Ground cumin
    🌶️Chilli powder
    🫒Olive oil
    🧂Sea salt
    🥣Bowl
  3. Step 3/9

    Drain the tofu and pat dry with some kitchen roll, then cut the tofu into slices before placing into the bowl with the spiced oil. Mix well until all of the tofu is covered in the oil mixture.

    🫘Firm tofu
    🍞Kitchen roll
    🔪Knife
    🥣Bowl
  4. Step 4/9

    Place a large pan over a medium-high heat and add a drizzle of olive oil.

    🫒Olive oil
  5. Step 5/9

    Once hot, add the tofu to the pan and cook for 5 minutes until the side facing down is crispy.

    🫘Firm tofu
  6. Step 6/9

    Flip the tofu over and cook on the other side for 3-5 minutes until crispy.

    🫘Firm tofu
  7. Step 7/9

    Once both sides are cooked, remove from the heat and leave to cool a little on some kitchen roll.

    🫘Firm tofu
    🍞Kitchen roll
  8. Step 8/9

    Toast the bread and spoon some pesto onto one slice.

    🥖Sourdough bread
    🥄Spoon
  9. Step 9/9

    Top with the crispy tofu, some salad leaves, a sprinkle of chilli flakes and sandwich together with the last slice of toasted bread.

    🫘Firm tofu
    🍃Mixed leaves
    🌶️Dried red chilli flakes
    🥖Sourdough bread

Composition

Ingredients

Types

Herbs, Nuts, Fruits, Oils, Other, Vegetables, Spices, Soy Products, Grains

Ingredients

Basil, Pine nuts, Lemon, Olive oil, Water, Garlic, Sea salt, Firm tofu, Ground cumin, Chilli powder, Mixed leaves, Dried red chilli flakes, Sourdough bread, Za'atar, Dried chilli flakes, Tomatoes

Notes

Basil (for the pesto), Pine nuts (for the pesto), Lemon (juiced, for the pesto), Olive oil (for the pesto), Water (for the pesto), Garlic (roasted, for the pesto), Sea salt (for the pesto), Firm tofu (for the pesto), Mixed leaves (for the sandwich), Dried red chilli flakes (for the sandwich), Sourdough bread (good-quality), Tomatoes (mentioned as juicy tomatoes in the sandwich but not listed with an amount)

Allergens

Tree nuts, Soy, Gluten, Sesame

Dietetics

Calories

650 kcal

Macro nutrients

Protein: 24g, Carbohydrates: 42g, Fat: 44g, Fiber: 7g, Sugars: 4g

Nutritional Information

Minerals

Calcium: 180mg, Iron: 4mg, Magnesium: 90mg, Sodium: 780mg, Potassium: 450mg, Zinc: 2mg

Vitamins

Vitamin E: 6mg, Vitamin K: 90mcg, Vitamin C: 20mg, Vitamin A: 100mcg

Preparation

Time Information

Preparation

15 minutes

Cooking

10 minutes

Overall

25 minutes

Difficulty

Level

Medium (2/4)

Steps

9 steps

Equipments

Utensils

Bowl, Kitchen roll, Knife, Spoon, Toaster

Appliances

Blender

Type

Type

Type Of Dish

Occasions

Everyday Lunch, Meal Prep

Origin

Source

Platform

instagram

Original Creator

@deliciouslyella

Origin

Geographic

United Kingdom, Europe

Various

Aspect

Texture

Crispy, Crunchy, Creamy, Juicy

Flavors

Garlicky, Herby, Zesty, Spicy, Savory, Peppery

Other

Price

Medium

Recommended Preservation

fridge

Preservation Infos

Assembled sandwich : Best eaten immediately (Toast bread just before serving to avoid sogginess,Not suitable for long storage once assembled), Leftover pesto : Up to 4-5 days (Store in an airtight container in the fridge,Cover surface with a thin layer of olive oil to prevent browning), Cooked crispy tofu : Up to 2-3 days (Store in an airtight container in the fridge,Reheat in a pan to restore crispiness)