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Vegan Cuban Sandwich with Tofu

Easy plant-based Cuban sandwiches with tofu and cheesy Swiss-style spread.
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Prep Time 1 hour
Cook Time 45 minutes
Total Time 1 hour 45 minutes
Course Dinner, Lunch
Cuisine American
Servings 3
Calories 834 kcal

Ingredients
  

Tofu

  • 16 oz super firm tofu (1 pack)
  • 1/3 cup soy sauce
  • 2 tsp smoked paprika
  • 1 lime juiced
  • 2 tsp oregano
  • 2 tsp cumin
  • 1 tsp garlic powder
  • 1 tsp onion powder

Cheesy Swiss Sandwich Spread (or sub store-bought vegan swiss cheese)

  • 1/2 cup raw cashews soaked overnight or boiled 10 mins
  • 1/2 cup water
  • 2 1/2 tbsp tapioca starch
  • 2 tbsp nutritional yeast
  • 1 tbsp apple cider vinegar
  • 1 tbsp miso
  • 1/2 tsp sea salt
  • 1/4 tsp garlic powder

Sandwich Assembly

  • 1 loaf Cuban bread
  • dill pickles
  • yellow mustard

Instructions
 

Tofu

  • Preheat the oven to 350° and make the marinade for the tofu. Combine soy sauce, smoked paprika, lime juice, oregano, cumin, garlic powder, and onion powder in a wide food storage container with a lid.
  • Cut the tofu into thin slices. These should be as thin as possible that won't break apart if you shake them around in the marinade. Place these tofu slices in the marinade and let them sit for at least one hour (ideally overnight). Every once in a while, give them a shake or flip to make sure all of the slices are covered.
  • Place each tofu slice on a large baking sheet lined with parchment paper. For extra flavor, spoon the remaining marinade on top of the tofu slices.
  • Bake the tofu for about 40 minutes, flipping halfway through. The tofu should be well cooked but not crispy.

Cheesy Swiss Sandwich Spread (or sub vegan cheese)

  • (If you haven't soaked your cashews overnight, boil them for 10 minutes now.)
  • In a small food processor, combine soaked cashews, water, tapioca starch, nutritional yeast, apple cider vinegar, miso, garlic powder, and sea salt. Blend well.
  • In a small pot, heat this mixture over medium heat while stirring continuously. The sauce will begin to thicken. When the texture becomes a thicker, cheesy consistency, remove it from heat.

Assemble the Cuban Sandwiches

  • Slice a loaf of Cuban bread into desired sandwich sizes. I recommend slicing it into thirds or fourths. Slice each sandwich in half and spread the cheesy sauce on all of the sandwich slices. Then add 2-3 layers of baked tofu, pickles, and mustard.
  • Panini press the sandwiches until slightly charred. (Optional but highly recommended)

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Nutrition

Calories: 834kcalCarbohydrates: 131gProtein: 35gFat: 21gSaturated Fat: 3gPolyunsaturated Fat: 6gMonounsaturated Fat: 7gTrans Fat: 1gSodium: 3121mgPotassium: 748mgFiber: 14gSugar: 16gVitamin A: 717IUVitamin C: 7mgCalcium: 349mgIron: 13mg
Keyword tofu cuban sandwich, vegan cuban sandwich
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