As a deli enthusiast nothing bums me out more than a lame veggie option at sandwich shops. You know the one - lettuce, tomato, & onion, maybe with some avocado if you’re lucky. This Beet Hummus & Spicy Pan-fried Tofu Sando is definitely *not* that - it’s the plant-based option of my dreams ✨
I made this recipe in partnership with
@hodofoods, an Oakland-based longtime fave of mine! They have so many plant-based products but my favorite is their Extra Firm Tofu. It comes pre-pressed, so there’s no need to drain the tofu for 30 minutes before cooking - a huge timesaver in the kitchen.
Tofu Ingredients
1 block Hodo Extra Firm Tofu
⅓ cup chili oil (or olive oil with a tsp of chili flakes)
1 tbsp tamari
1 clove garlic, minced
1 tsp sesame oil
2 tbsp coconut aminos
Zest & juice of ½ lemon
1 tbsp olive oil, for frying
Beet Hummus Ingredients
1 can chickpeas
1 roasted beet (wrap in foil & roast at 400 degrees for one hour)
2-3 cloves garlic
Zest & juice of one lemon
½ cup tahini
pinch of sal...