It's easy to turn a block of tofu into a deli-style meat alternative to make a delicious Tofu Sandwich with your favorite bread and toppings. Seasoned with balsamic vinegar, tamari, and Dijon mustard and baked in the oven, the thin tofu slices are ready to enjoy warm or cold in 30 minutes.
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Inspired by the flavors of my balsamic tofu recipe, this Tofu Sandwich is an easy lunch or dinner you can customize to suit your taste.
The savory baked tofu slices go well with just about any type of bread, veggies, and condiments. And they're easy to make in the oven without using any oil.
It's one of my favorite ways to use tofu!
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Why you'll love this recipe
- The tofu is easy to prepare in 30 minutes with only 4 ingredients and is oil-free. Plus no marinating time!
- The slices can be enjoyed warm or cold, just like traditional deli meat.
- You can make the tofu in advance for easy sandwich meals the whole family will love.
Ingredients
For the tofu slices:
- Tofu: Look for super firm vacuum-packed tofu which doesn't require pressing. I recommend Trader Joe's (and other store brands), Nasoya, and Wildwood Organic. Extra-firm tofu may be used, but you'll need to press it to remove the excess water.
- Tamari: Feel free to substitute soy sauce if you're not gluten-free.
For the sandwiches: Choose your favorite sliced bread, toppings such as lettuce and tomatoes, and condiments. Sandwich spreads such as vegan mayo, mustard, and Thousand Island all work well.
Please see the recipe card at the bottom of this post for the complete ingredients, measurements, and instructions.
Instructions
- Use a chef's knife to thinly slice the tofu into approximately 16 pieces.
- Whisk together the balsamic vinegar, Dijon mustard, and tamari.
- Dip each slice into the mixture so that each side is coated, then place in a single layer on a sheet pan lined with parchment paper.
- Bake, flipping halfway through, until the tofu slices appear dry and lightly browned.
Amy's tip
A fork works well for carefully flipping over the slices of tofu.
Serving suggestions
My favorite way to build a tofu sandwich is to make it like a vegan bacon lettuce tomato avocado (BLTA) sandwich. In the photos I used gluten-free sourdough bread, vegan avocado oil mayo, sliced avocado and tomatoes, and green leaf lettuce.
It's delicious served with a side like lemon and oregano potato salad, cucumber orzo pasta salad, or lemony cabbage salad.
Or try it with a bowl of soup like vegan minestrone or lemony white bean soup.
Storing
Leftover tofu slices can be refrigerated in an airtight container for 4 to 5 days.
Recipe FAQs
Super firm tofu does not need to be pressed. If you can't find super firm tofu, you can use extra firm and press it for 15 to 30 minutes to remove the excess water.
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📋 Recipe
Baked Tofu Sandwich
Ingredients
- 1-16 ounce block super firm tofu, (or extra-firm tofu, pressed) patted dry
- 2 Tablespoons balsamic vinegar
- 1 Tablespoon Dijon mustard
- 1 Tablespoon tamari, (or soy sauce, if not gluten-free)
- Sliced bread and your favorite toppings, for serving
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 400℉ (200℃).
- Slice the block of tofu into thin slices. (You should have approximately 16 slices.)1-16 ounce block super firm tofu
- Whisk together the balsamic vinegar, Dijon mustard, and tamari in a medium mixing bowl.2 Tablespoons balsamic vinegar, 1 Tablespoon Dijon mustard, 1 Tablespoon tamari
- One by one, dip each piece of tofu into the bowl so that each side is coated. Allow the excess to drain off, then place each slice in a single layer on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper for easier cleanup.
- Bake the tofu for 15 minutes, flipping halfway through, or until the slices appear dry and are lightly browned.
- Remove from the oven and use right away or allow to cool, then build your sandwiches with your favorite bread and toppings.Sliced bread and your favorite toppings
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Notes
Nutrition
Nutritional information is an estimation only.
freida says
Can you airfry instead of bake?
Amy Katz says
Yes, absolutely!
Judy says
Sounds yummy. Is it possible to let the tofu remain in the marinade for several hours to really amp up the flavor?
Amy Katz says
Yes, you can let it marinate by covering it and popping it in the refrigerator.
Lynne says
Morning from New Zealand, thankyou for your ideas and inspiration to using Tofu..I'm trying recipies with tofu, less meat..I'm not that keen on Tofu but will try some of your recipes..Thankyou so much..
Amy Katz says
I hope you like the tofu sandwich, Lynne! Tofu can be prepared in so many different ways. I'm sure we can find some ways for you to enjoy it. 🙂