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Peppercorn Crusted Tofu Sandwich (Recipe 1 of 2)

Ingredients

For the Tofu:

  • 1 block firm tofu
  • 3 TBS vegan mayo
  • 1 TBS Dijon mustard
  • 1 tsp black peppercorns, crushed
  • 1 tsp white peppercorns, crushed
  • 1 tsp fennel seeds, crushed
  • Oil for pan roasting
  • Salt for seasoning pan

For the Sandwich:

  • ½ red onion, sliced
  • 2 roasted red bell peppers, sliced
  • Lettuce, sliced
  • Baguette
  • Butter (optional, for toasting bread)
  • Sriracha or hot sauce (optional)

Instructions

  1. Preheat Oven: Preheat oven to 200°C/400°F.

  2. Prepare Spices: Grind black peppercorns, white peppercorns, and fennel seeds in a mortar and pestle until coarsely crushed.

  3. Prepare Tofu:

    • Drain the tofu and squeeze out excess water.
    • Heat a pan over medium-high heat.
    • Add a little oil and salt to the pan for seasoning (season the pan, not the tofu directly).
    • Pan roast the tofu slowly to form a crust on both sides.
    • Remove from pan and slice lengthwise into two equal pieces.

  4. Season and Bake Tofu:

    • Add 2 TBS of vegan mayo, Dijon mustard, and crushed spices to one side of the sliced tofu.
    • Finish in the oven for 15 minutes.

  5. Toast the Bread (Optional):

    • Slice the baguette.
    • Apply a thin layer of butter (optional).
    • Toast it in the oven along with the tofu.

  6. Assemble the Sandwich:

    • Apply extra vegan mayo to the bread if desired.
    • Add sliced red onion, roasted red bell peppers, and lettuce.
    • Place the baked peppercorn-crusted tofu on top.
    • Add sriracha or hot sauce if desired.

  7. Serve: Wrap the sandwich to compact it and make it easier to eat. Cut in half to serve.

Roasted Dog Treats (Carrots and Sweet Potato) (Recipe 2 of 2)

Ingredients

  • Carrots
  • Sweet potato

Instructions

  1. Prepare Vegetables: Wash and prepare carrots and sweet potato (peeling optional).
  2. Roast Vegetables: Roast carrots and sweet potato in a dutch oven at 200°C/400°F for 60+ minutes. Check for doneness by piercing with a skewer until it passes through easily.
  3. Cool and Slice: Allow to cool completely. Slice into appropriate sizes for treats.
  4. Serve and Store: Serve as treats throughout the week. Sweet potato can be added to dog meals.

Video Description

Peppercorn Crusted Tofu. A proper way to prepare tofu to create a crispy crust worthy of lunchtime legends

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Peppercorn tofu Sandwich

1 block firm tofu

3 TBS vegan mayo

1 TBS Dijon

1 tsp black peppercorns, crushed

1 tsp white peppercorns, crushed

1 tsp fennel seeds, crushed

Toppings:

½ red onion, sliced

2 roasted red bell peppers, sliced

Lettuce, sliced

Baguette

Preheat oven to 200c/400f

Grind spices in mortar and pestle until coarse

Pan roast tofu over med-high heat slowly to form crust on both sides. Save some mayo for finishing the sandwich

Remove from pan. Slice length wise to give you two equal pieces.

Add 2 TBS mayo and the mustard and spices to one side.

Finish in the oven for 15 mins

Assemble the sandwich with toppings, use added mayo. Hot sauce optional.

Plus some healthy pup treats:

Carrots

Sweet potato

Roast in a dutch oven @ 200c/400f for 60 plus minutes,

Check to make sure a skewer can pass through easily.

Allow to cool and slice. Good for all weeks worth of treats for my dog and I use the sweet potato to add to her meals.