Pesto Tofu Salad Sandwich (Vegan, GF)
This vegan tofu pesto salad sandwich is a protein packed no-cook recipe, and is a great light lunch or dinner to make with pesto sauce. This flavorful sandwich is loaded with fresh basil, walnuts, olive oil, and your favorite tofu for a healthy homemade meal in minutes.
Ingredients
- 1 12 ounce package tofu
- 3/4 cup walnuts
- 2 cups basil
- 1 cup fresh parsley
- 3 cloves garlic
- 1/8 teaspoon Crushed Red Pepper Flakes
- 2 tablespoons lemon juice about 1 lemon
- 1/2 cup olive oil
- 1/2 teaspoon Sea Salt and Black Pepper
- 1 cup sprouts
- 4 slices bread
Instructions
- Add the tofu to a large bowl, and mash with a fork until the tofu breaks down to a thick consistency, similar to the texture of egg salad.
- Toast the walnuts over low heat in a sauce pan – the nuts should be fully toasted after about 3 to 4 minutes, so make sure to watch and stir with a wooden spoon so they don’t burn.
- In a food processor or blender, add basil, parsley, toasted walnuts, garlic, pepper flakes, and lemon juice. Pulse a few times to break down the greens.
- Mix on low and pour in the olive oil until the pesto is a smooth consistency. Add salt and pepper, taste, and adjust seasonings as desired. Toss pesto with the tofu and mix well to combine.
- To make the sandwich, add the tofu pesto filling to slices of gluten free sandwich bread or to a lettuce or cassava wrap... and enjoy!
Nutrition
Calories: 374kcalCarbohydrates: 20gProtein: 8gFat: 43gSaturated Fat: 5gTrans Fat: 1gSodium: 157mgPotassium: 291mgFiber: 4gSugar: 3gVitamin A: 1934IUVitamin C: 27mgCalcium: 110mgIron: 3mg
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