Description
A delightful Marinated Tomato Sandwich featuring a creamy tofu and cashew spread, tangy sumac onions, and flavorful marinated heirloom tomatoes layered on whole grain or sourdough bread. This vegetarian sandwich is packed with fresh herbs and vibrant citrus notes, perfect for a light, healthy meal ready in just 30 minutes.
Ingredients
Tofu Cashew Spread
- 3/4 cup raw cashews
- 265g extra firm tofu, drained from package
- 2 cloves garlic
- 2 tbsp nutritional yeast
- Juice of half a small lemon
- 1 tbsp apple cider vinegar
- 2 tsp white miso paste
- 1 tsp Kosher salt
- 1 tbsp extra virgin olive oil
Sumac Onions
- 1/2 red onion, thinly sliced
- 1 tsp extra virgin olive oil
- 1 tsp red wine vinegar
- Zest and juice of half a lemon
- 1 tsp sumac
- 3 tbsp fresh parsley, minced
- Pinch of Kosher salt
Marinated Tomatoes
- 1-2 heirloom tomatoes, sliced
- 1 clove garlic, minced
- 3 tbsp fresh parsley, minced
- 3 tbsp fresh basil, minced
- 1 tbsp extra virgin olive oil
- Zest and juice of half a lemon
- Salt to taste
Sandwich Assembly
- Bread (whole grain or sourdough preferred)
- Avocado slices (optional)
- Lettuce (optional)
- Kosher salt as needed
Instructions
- Soak Cashews: Place the raw cashews in a heat resistant bowl, cover completely with boiling water, and let them soak for 15 minutes to soften. Drain and discard the soaking water.
- Make Tofu Cashew Spread: Add the soaked cashews to a blender along with drained tofu, 2 cloves garlic, nutritional yeast, lemon juice, apple cider vinegar, white miso paste, salt, and olive oil. Blend on high until completely smooth, scraping down the sides as needed. Transfer mixture to an airtight container and refrigerate to firm up, ideally overnight.
- Prepare Sumac Onions: In a bowl, combine thinly sliced red onions with olive oil, red wine vinegar, lemon zest and juice, sumac, minced parsley, and a pinch of kosher salt. Toss thoroughly and let sit for 10-15 minutes to soften and meld flavors.
- Marinate Tomato Slices: In a shallow bowl, mix minced garlic, parsley, basil, olive oil, lemon zest and juice together. Add sliced heirloom tomatoes and coat well in the marinade. Sprinkle lightly with salt and allow to rest for 5-10 minutes to absorb flavors.
- Assemble Sandwich: Toast or prepare your preferred bread. Optional: add avocado slices on one slice. Spread a generous amount of the tofu cashew mixture evenly over the bread. Layer with marinated tomato slices, sumac onions, and lettuce if using. Drizzle any leftover tomato marinade on top. Spread more tofu mixture on the second slice of bread, then complete the sandwich by placing it on top. Enjoy immediately.
Notes
- For best texture and flavor, allow the tofu cashew spread to firm up overnight in the fridge.
- Use whole grain or sourdough bread for a robust base and added nutrition.
- Sumac adds a tangy, lemony flavor but can be substituted with lemon zest and a little extra vinegar if unavailable.
- Optional avocado and lettuce add creaminess and crunch respectively, but the sandwich is flavorful and satisfying without them.
- Make sure to drain the tofu well to avoid excess moisture in the spread.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Sandwich
- Method: No-Cook
- Cuisine: Vegetarian American
