Grilled Tofu & Caramelized Leek Sandwich
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Recipe type: Sandwich
Cuisine: American
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Ingredients
  • Sandwich:
  • Any bread, sliced
  • 1 package extra firm tofu, pressed to remove excess water and sliced lengthwise into ½ inch slabs
  • 3 large leeks, halved and finally chopped then submerge in water to remove sand granules
  • Swiss chard or other lettuce
  • 1 tomato, sliced
  • Sprouts
  • Spicy Marinade:
  • ¼ cup Soy sauce
  • 2 Tbsp Rice Vinegar
  • 3 Tbsp Vegan Worcestershire Sauce
  • ¼ Cup Chili pepper sauce
  • 3 dashes of liquid smoke
  • Juice of 1 lime
  • 2 tsp garlic powder
  • ½ tsp black pepper
  • ½ tsp salt
  • Kalamata Olive Hummus:
  • 1 can chickpeas (garbanzo beans), drained and rinsed with liquid reserved
  • ½ cup Kalamata olives, pits removed
  • 2 cloves garlic
  • 1 lemon, juiced
  • 2 Tbsp tahini
  • ½ tsp black pepper
Instructions
  1. Add all the ingredients for the marinade into a large bowl and mix with a fork. Next place the tofu into the bowl and cover with marinade. Allow to stay submerged for at least an hour but any additional time is helpful and recommended.
  2. Wash and prepare all of the fresh vegetables as directed. Place your chopped leeks into a large bowl of water and stir to remove any dirt/sand that might be in between the layers.
  3. Next, light the grill and allow any lighter fluid to burn off and allow coals to get hot.
  4. Prepare the hummus while the grill is heating. Add all of the ingredients for the hummus into a food processor and blend until smooth. If you think the hummus is too dry you can add some of the reserved liquid and blend some more. It is done when it is a nice smooth consistency.
  5. Coat a frying pan with a little oil and heat it over medium heat. When hot drain and add the leeks. Allow to cook for approx. 25-30 minutes stirring often. Leeks will become soft and brown which means they have caramelized.
  6. Take your tofu out of the marinade and place on the grill. Allow to cook for about 10 minutes per side or until tofu looks dry and has a firmer consistency. Remove when done.
  7. Build your Sandwich. Spread hummus on one side of each slice of bread. On one side, add a layer of sprouts on top of the hummus. Follow with tomato, swiss chard and some of the caramelized leeks. Next add a couple pieces of the grilled tofu. Finish by placing the other piece of hummus covered bread on top. Reference photos if needed. Enjoy!
Recipe by Meatless Makeovers at https://www.meatlessmakeovers.com/grilled-tofu-caramelized-leek-sandwich/