Spicy tofu, nectarine and cashew ricotta sandwich
Like every summer, I have to develop new sandwich recipes and this one is a banger!!! The mix of flavors and textures is incredible! I love this veggie sandwich recipe!
- Servings: 4
- Preparation time: 30 minutes
- Cooking time: 10 minutes
Frequently asked questions
Le sambal oelek est une pâte de piments originaire d’Asie du Sud-Est, principalement composée de piments, de vinaigre et de sel. Contrairement à d’autres sauces, il est assez simple et met vraiment l’accent sur le goût du piment.
Oui, il est plus piquant que la sriracha, puisqu’il contient moins d’ingrédients pour adoucir le goût. Le niveau de piquant peut varier selon les marques.
Ingredients
Spicy tofu with lemon and maple
- 2 tablespoon (30 ml) olive oil
- 2 tablespoon (30 ml) lemon juice
- 1 tablespoon (15 ml) sambal oelek or other hot sauce to taste
- 2 teaspoon (10 ml) maple syrup
- 1/2 teaspoon (2.5 ml) smoked paprika
- 1/2 teaspoon (2.5 ml) paprika
- 1/4 teaspoon (1.25 ml) garlic powder
- 1/2 teaspoon (2.5 ml) salt
- Pepper, to taste
- 1 400 g block extra-firm tofu, well drained and cut into thin slices
Cashew ricotta (optional)
- 1 cup (130 g) unsalted, unroasted cashews, soaked for 30 minutes in boiling water
- 1 tablespoons (15 ml) nutritional yeast
- 3 tablespoon (45 ml) lemon juice
- 1 tablespoon (15 ml) olive oil
- 1/4 cup (60 ml) water
- 3/4 teaspoon (3.75 ml) salt
Assembly
- 8 slices Quebec bakery bread
- 2 tablespoon (30 ml) Dijon mustard
- 1/2 small red onion, thinly sliced
- 2 peaches or nectarines, sliced
- 1/2 cup (15 g) fresh basil leaves
- 1 1/2 cups (40 g) arugula
- Olive oil for garnish
- Zest of 1 well-washed lemon
- Balsamic reduction for garnish
- Pepper, to taste
NOUVEAUTÉ!
La planche à découper
Notre planche à découper en bois de cerisier est un plaisir à regarder et à utiliser. Robuste, élégante et profondément satisfaisante au quotidien, elle est fabriquée à la main au Canada à partir d’un superbe bois de cerisier. Chaque planche est unique et développe une couleur plus riche avec le temps.
Elle passe naturellement de la cuisine à la table : pour servir, partager, rassembler et cuisiner, jour après jour.
Magasiner
Preparation
Spicy tofu with lemon and maple
- In a soup plate, combine all the tofu ingredients except the tofu. Place the tofu slices on the plate and coat well with the sauce. Leave to marinate for 15 minutes.
- Heat a non-stick frying pan over medium-high heat and grill the tofu slices for about 4 minutes on each side. Add the remaining sauce and cook for a further 1 minute. Make a reservation.
Cashew ricotta (optional)
- In a blender, blend all ingredients until smooth. Add a little water if necessary.
Assembly
- Spread 4 slices of bread with Dijon mustard and 4 slices of bread with cashew ricotta. On the slices spread with cashew ricotta, add a few slices of onion, basil leaves, peach slices, spicy tofu and a generous amount of arugula. Add a drizzle of olive oil, balsamic reduction and pepper. Close sandwiches with slices of bread spread with Dijon. Enjoy!
