2slicesSilver Hills Bakery sprouted grain bread(I used The Big 16)
2Tbsphummus
3slicesMaple BBQ Tofu(see below)
2slicestomatoes
2leaveslettuce
½cupalfalfa sprouts(optional)
For the Maple BBQ Tofu:
700gextra firm tofu, sliced
2Tbspolive oil
2Tbspunsalted plant-based butter
¼tspasafoetida (hing)
For the Maple BBQ Sauce:
125mltomato paste
2Tbspsoy sauce
2TbspBraggs liquid aminos
1cupwater
1Tbspmaple syrup
to taste salt and pepper
fresh cilantro, chopped (optional (for garnish))
extramaple syrupto drizzle on top (optional)
Instructions
For the Maple BBQ Tofu:
Heat large skillet on medium. Add oil, butter and asafoetida and let roast for 30 seconds. Add tofu slices and let roast on each side until golden, about 4 – 5 minutes. Note: Tofu should be well cooked and crispy before adding Maple BBQ sauce as the sauce will soften them. You may need to cook the tofu in batches in depending on size of your skillet.
In a small bowl, add Maple BBQ sauce ingredients (except salt and pepper). Once tofu is cooked, pour BBQ sauce over top of tofu in skillet and continue to cook on medium, flipping tofu slices often to prevent them from burning and to coat both sides of tofu evenly.
Optional: once the sauce has absorbed well in the tofu may add 1 teaspoon plant-based butter to coat the tofu. Once tofu has absorbed all the sauce and thickened up add salt and pepper to taste and garnish with (optional) cilantro and a good drizzle of maple syrup.
To Assemble the Vegan BLT Sandwich:
On one slice of bread spread 1 tablespoon of hummus, top with Maple BBQ tofu, tomatoes, lettuce and optional alfalfa sprouts. Sprinkle with salt and pepper to taste. Spread hummus on one side of second bread slice and top onto sandwich. Enjoy!