broiled, marinated tofu sandwich

Ingredients

• Servings: 5
• 1 pound firm tofu
• 1/4 cup olive oil
• 1/2 teaspoon ground cumin
• 1/2 teaspoon chili powder
• 1/2 teaspoon dried oregano
• 2 cloves garlic, minced
• 1/4 cup white vinegar
• 1/4 cup dry white
• 10 slices whole wheat bread
• 1/4 cup mayonnaise
• 5 roma tomatoes, sliced
• 1 cup arugula
• 1 red onion, thinly sliced
• salt and ground black pepper to taste

Recipe

Preparation Time: 15 mins Cook Time: 25 mins Ready Time: 9 hrs 10 mins


• cut tofu into 10 thin slices. set on a baking sheet, cover with another baking sheet, and weigh down with something heavy, such as a large can of food. drain until excess water is removed, at least 30 minutes.
• heat olive oil in a small cast iron skillet over medium heat. toast ground cumin, chili powder, and oregano in the hot oil until spices are aromatic, about 2 to 3 minutes.
• transfer oil and spice mixture to a saucepan over medium heat; stir in minced garlic, white vinegar, and white . bring to a simmer, then remove marinade from heat.
• place drained tofu into a glass dish; pour marinade over tofu. cover with plastic wrap; refrigerate for at least 8 hours.
• set oven rack about 6 inches from the heat source and preheat the oven's broiler.
• remove tofu from marinade; pat dry with paper towels and place on broiler rack. broil on each side until skin is crisp, about 6 minutes per side.
• to assemble, spread mayonnaise on one side of each slice of bread; place 2 tofu slices on 5 of the bread slices; top tofu with sliced tomato, arugula, red onion, salt, black pepper, and remaining slices of bread.