Cheese, Tomato & Tofu Sandwich with Avocados

My sister has asked for vegetarian options on my blog and here's another one. I wanted to try to make this sandwich when I had it at place called the Manatee Cafe in St. Augustine. I went there over ten years ago and remembered having this really good grilled cheese-like sandwich with tofu and had to try it again when we returned last this past October.

This visit to the Manatee Cafe was rather disappointing. We were in a rush to return home and after being seated, we got our drinks but then waited at least 20 minutes before deciding to order a to go order. The thing that was really frustrating was that they didn't get that we switched to a to go order because we waited too long for them to take our order. I had to get food because I was really hungry, I ate it in the car. It's too bad the service wasn't that great because my sandwich was amazing!

After having this tasty sandwich at this cafe, I wanted to try it at home. The other night, my husband suggested we have grilled cheese sandwiches for dinner. I remembered this sandwich and decided to try it. So I tried a variation of it and it turned out great. You can make this sandwich vegan by using a cheese substitute. If you do try it that way, please let me know how it goes!

I grew up eating tofu as a kid and I love it. My Mom cooked it all of the time and I will have to share with you soon one of my favorites. If you have never had tofu, I hope you'll try this sandwich. I will definitely be making this sandwich again soon!

Recipe

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Cheese, Tomato & Tofu Sandwich with Avocados

Ingredients

• ▢ 4 slices of your favorite sandwich bread
• ▢ 2 slices of sharp cheddar cheese, or sliced cheese substitute
• ▢ alfalfa sprouts
• ▢ 4-5 slices of tomato
• ▢ 4-6 slices of a ripe avocado
• ▢ firm tofu, sliced 1/4 to 1/2 inch thick slices, about 6-7 slices
• ▢ vegetable oil
• ▢ 2 Tbsp olive oil
• ▢ 2 1/2 tsp lemon juice
• ▢ salt & pepper to taste

Instructions

• Whisk together the olive oil, lemon juice, salt and pepper to make the dressing.
• Heat a cast iron skillet on high for about 5-6 minutes. Add about 1/2 to 1 tsp of vegetable oil.
• Pat the tofu dry between paper towels and add to the heated skillet.
• Heat on high for a few minutes on each side, browned to your liking and heated through.
• Toast the slices of bread and arrange your sandwich. Drizzle dressing over the avocado and sprouts on your sandwich.

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If you like tofu and avocados, you'll definitely love this sandwich! It's light and fresh and very tasty!

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