By: Author Alina Zavatsky - Vegan Runner Eats
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Today’s easy vegan Buffalo Tofu sandwich is so easy to make that I considered it a “non-recipe” and didn’t even think of sharing it here on the blog at first. But then I thought that easy vegan recipes are exactly what my blog is here for, so here we go!
Behold the Buffalo Tofu sandwich that I’ve been making almost every Friday for a few weeks now:
The secret to this sandwich lies – you guessed it 🙂 – in the crispy Buffalo tofu. Lately I’ve been on a roll with pan-frying tofu in a little bit of oil to make a great sandwich filling or a quick protein-packed snack with a texture that resembles chicken.
Usually I fry my tofu “naked” (no breading) with just a dash of salt and pepper. It But for this sandwich, I knew that “naked” tofu wouldn’t hold the Buffalo sauce as well. So I decided to make “breaded” tofu by dipping it into cornstarch before frying it.
The result? Beautifully golden tofu, crispy on the outside and mildly chewy on the inside, perfect for dipping into the spicy buffalo sauce (Frank’s Red Hot Original does wonders here).
I cook tofu in a similar way (except breading it in cornstarch) to make my spicy vegan tofu tacos with fajita vegetables.
This sandwich is also quite versatile: use any veggies you like in your sandwiches, put everything on a bun of any shape (a baguette chunk works great too).
The only other key component aside from the Buffalo tofu is the blue cheese sauce.
I am a big fan of Vegan Bleu Cheese Dressing by Follow Your Heart, but I know that other brands make vegan blue cheese sauces too (Daiya and Walden Farms for example), but I haven’t tried those.
Not interested in store-bought vegan blue cheese sauces? You can make your own – just search for vegan blue cheese recipes on Pinterest.
Not a fan of blue cheese of any kind, vegan or not? Try ranch! My easy dairy free ranch recipe makes a perfect creamy spread for this sandwich.
This tofu preparation method will also make great Buffalo tofu wings. Just slice the tofu into triangles instead of rectangles, and follow the rest of the steps in the recipe below. Your friends and family will thank you at your next get-together.
If you love buffalo sauce but don’t feel like eating tofu, check out my easy recipe for 4-ingredient gluten free buffalo cauliflower – it makes a great appetizer or snack.
I also have an easy tofu banh mi sandwich recipe here on the blog – check it out and see for yourself how simple it is to make!
Yield: 3-4 sandwiches
This Buffalo Tofu sandwich is really easy to make, yet it's packed with flavor and will surely satisfy any spicy vegan food lover. The crispy tofu soaks in just the right amount of buffalo sauce, providing a great texture without being too messy.
Prep Time12 minutes
Cook Time8 minutes
Total Time20 minutes
Ingredients
For the Buffalo Tofu:
- 1 block extra firm tofu (14-16 oz), pressed and drained
- 1/4 c cornstarch
- 1/4 c Frank's Red Hot Sauce Original, not the Wings sauce
- High-heat oil avocado oil works well, as needed for frying the tofu
For the Sandwiches:
- 3-4 sandwich rolls
- Vegan Bleu Cheese dressing Follow Your Heart is my favorite, to taste
- Lettuce leaves
- Tomato slices
- Red onion rings
- Avocado pieces (optional)
Instructions
To Make the Buffalo Tofu:
- Slice a pressed and drained block of tofu crosswise into 1/4-inch rectangles. You'll get 12-14 pieces.
- Put cornstarch into a shallow dish. Cover each tofu piece generously with cornstarch on all sides.
- Heat 2-3 Tbsp oil in a heavy-bottomed pan. Place a few tofu pieces in the pan, making sure not to overcrowd the pan. (I usually do this in 2 batches.) Cook tofu on medium heat for 3-4 min until slightly golden, then flip and cook another 3-4 min. Put cooked tofu on a plate and set aside.
- Put Frank's Red Hot Sauce into a small bowl. Place each piece of cooked tofu into the sauce, covering it well on each side.
To Assemble the Sandwiches:
- Place 3-4 Buffalo Tofu slices on the bottom half of the sandwich roll. Spread 1-2 Tbsp Bleu Cheese Sauce on the top half. Put any veggies you like in sandwiches (I like lettuce, tomato, red onion and avocado) on top of the tofu and close the sandwich with the top part. Enjoy!
Nutrition Information:
Yield:
4Serving Size:
1 sandwich
Amount Per Serving:Calories: 696Total Fat: 38gSaturated Fat: 7gTrans Fat: 0gUnsaturated Fat: 27gCholesterol: 10mgCarbohydrates: 68gFiber: 7gSugar: 5gProtein: 24g
Please note that the provided nutritional information data is approximate.
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Alina Zavatsky - Vegan Runner Eats
Alina first made a switch to a vegan diet in 2013 to optimize her athletic performance as a marathon runner. Eventually she embraced veganism as a way to be kinder to fellow living beings and the environment. Alina hopes that this blog helps its readers on their path to becoming vegan and making this world a better place.
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