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Barbecue Tofu Sandwich with Purple Slaw
Course: dinner, lunch, Main Course, main dish, supper
Cuisine: American, vegan, Vegetarian
Keyword: barbecue, cabbage, sandwich, tofu
Servings: 4
Author: HelenFern
Ingredients
Purple Slaw -
  • 1/2 medium head Purple cabbage, sliced
  • 1 small purple onion, sliced
  • 1 medium carrot, grated
  • 1/2 cup cilantro, chopped
  • 2 medium limes, juiced
  • 1/2 cup mayo (you can use vegan)
  • 2 Tablespoons sour cream or plain greek yogurt
  • Salt and Pepper to taste
The Star - Tofu
  • 16 oz extra firm tofu cut in half lengwise and crosswise
  • 3 Tablespoons barbecue seasoning mix
  • 1 Tablespoon lemon pepper
  • 1/2 cup your favorite barbecue sauce
The Sandwich
  • 4 hamburger bun
  • 2 large avocadoes, sliced
  • barbecue sauce for the top
Instructions
The Slaw

  1. Slice the cabbage and red onion. Mix all the ingredients together and allow to sit for at least 1 to 2 hours. 

The Tofu

  1. At the same time as the slaw, Set the tofu on paper towels to dry it. Then, slather both sides with the spices. Cover and refrigerator for an hour or two.

  2. Heat the oil in a skillet and sear the tofu for about 4 to 5 minutes on each side. Add some barbecue sauce on both sides and give it another quick sear.

  3. In the meantime, heat the grill on medium-high.

  4. Remove the tofu from the pan and set aside.

  5. Brush the buns with a little olive oil and sprinkle with salt.

  6. Place the tofu over the direct heat and the buns on a shelf with indirect heat. Cook until the tofu is browned on both sides and the buns are golden. 

Build the Sandwich

  1. Place one piece of tofu on the bottom of a bun.

  2. Add some more barbecue sauce, avocado and a scoop of slaw. Serve hot!

Recipe Notes

 

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