Vegan sandwich fillings, especially ones that last

[Anonymous]

Also there are many protein breads these days, so you could add that in to make sure shes getting some protein.

[Anonymous]

You can certainly buy vegan mayo, but if you don’t want anything too processed, happy herbivore has a good mayo recipe for the eggless or chickpea salad.
* legumes, hummus, and tofu mayo have protein. Eggless salad is chock full of protein since it’s tofu.

The best chickpea salad - “TU-NO salad”:
https://www.forksoverknives.com/recipes/vegan-burgers-wraps/vegan-no-tuna-salad-sandwich/

https://happyherbivore.com/recipe/mayo/

[Anonymous]

This thread is making me so hungry!!!

[Anonymous]

Cut thin slices of tofu, add any spices or marinade, and bake in the oven. You can then use them like deli meat on sandwiches. A block of tofu can last a week.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:Cut thin slices of tofu, add any spices or marinade, and bake in the oven. You can then use them like deli meat on sandwiches. A block of tofu can last a week.

I put mine in the air fryer

I cut tofu into “fingers” and air fry, kids dip into hoisin sauce or chili oil mmmmmmmm

[Anonymous]

Thank you for all the ideas. Some of them we are already doing, but some are new to us!

[Anonymous]

Zait and zaatar sandwiches in pita bread. This is typical sandwich for school kids in the Middle East.

It’s olive oil and thyme (get at a middle eastern shop to make sure it’s good, it’s a mix of thyme, sesame seeds and a bit of sumac). Try at home first to check that your daughter likes it. Some people also add a cucumber.

https://youtube.com/shorts/Su31B1tknNs?si=XPOa_yFpK76MLp9H

This is how I make it, make a thick paste and then add to bread (I prefer pita):
https://youtu.be/WWBk11TOBio?si=oTVGVfkSVds9jhMx

[Anonymous]

tofu on pita with peanut sauce (you can get at Trader Joes) (and I put sliced cucumbers but you can be creative.)

I think trader joes also has cooked tofu cubes if you are feeling lazy. but otherwise cut into squares, cornstarch and air fry or pan fry. You can make a bunch and serve later.

[Anonymous]

Can’t really keep in freezer, but falafel sandwiches are great also. They can stay in fridge especially if you add the sauce and vegetables later.

[Anonymous]

NP

All this tofu you are all talking about.

Is firm good enough or does it need to be extra firm?

Thanks for the yummy ideas!

[Anonymous]

I’m on a tofu kick. Tofu salad is great, I use firm tofu, minced green onion, minced cilantro, diced tomatoes (squeeze out extra juice), seasoned rice vinegar, olive oil, salt and pepper.

I also like tofu scramble, with toast or in a burrito. I use one brick crumbled form tofu and 1 block silken tofu. Scramble over medium heat with a tray of roasted veggies (I like grape tomatoes, zucchini, shallot), a tablespoon of cornstarch dissolved in water (for texture), nutritional yeast, salt and pepper. I vary the vegetables and sometimes add a can of black beans.

[Anonymous]

FWIW Costco tofu is great

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:NP

All this tofu you are all talking about.

Is firm good enough or does it need to be extra firm?

Thanks for the yummy ideas!

Firm is fine. I just pat it dry

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:FWIW Costco tofu is great

Yes! I am so delighted they now have a Kirkland brand! Means it will be there every time I go.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:tofu on pita with peanut sauce (you can get at Trader Joes) (and I put sliced cucumbers but you can be creative.)

I think trader joes also has cooked tofu cubes if you are feeling lazy. but otherwise cut into squares, cornstarch and air fry or pan fry. You can make a bunch and serve later.

I love TJ but their precooked tofu is nasty.