Are you looking for a quick and easy vegetarian lunch or dinner? Pita bread tofu sandwiches are an easy and delicious option that are also packed with plant-based protein. Tofu is a versatile ingredient that can be used in a variety of dishes, and it is a great source of protein, iron, and calcium. Pita bread is a soft, slightly chewy flatbread that is perfect for sandwiches, wraps, and other dishes. In this article, we will provide you with a step-by-step guide on how to make delicious pita bread tofu sandwiches, along with some tips for making the most of this recipe.
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PITA BREAD TOFU SANDWICHES
Tofu sandwiches make a quick, super-delicious dinner. The veggies listed are just suggestions. Anything you've got kickin' around will work.
Provided by Maia Donohue
Categories Main Dish Recipes Sandwich Recipes
Time 30m
Yield 2
Number Of Ingredients 10
Steps:
- Heat oil in a skillet over medium-high heat. Add tofu, mushrooms, broccoli, onion, and celery. Saute until just tender, about 5 minutes.
- Mix soy sauce and cornstarch together in a bowl. Add mixture to the skillet with the tofu mixture. Cook until thickened, 4 or 5 minutes more.
- Heat pita bread in a toaster until warm, about 1 minute. Spoon the tofu mixture into the bread; add Cheddar cheese as garnish.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 473.3 calories, Carbohydrate 48.9 g, Cholesterol 29.7 mg, Fat 21.3 g, Fiber 4.8 g, Protein 24.5 g, SaturatedFat 7.6 g, Sodium 1907.7 mg, Sugar 5.7 g
PITA BREAD SANDWICHES
When my girls were young, they could not eat a taco without breaking the shell and having a mess! I started making them pita bread sandwiches and they loved them. Adults like them also. Very easy and a quick meal on weekdays when time is short.
Provided by Polly W
Categories Lunch/Snacks
Time 40m
Yield 4-6 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 10
Steps:
- brown meat in 10 inch skillet until cooked.
- add onion and cook for 10 minutes.
- add taco seasoning with water and cook additional 10 minutes.
- drain mixture
- cut pita bread in half and "open" pocket.
- place ground meat mixture inside
- put whatever you want inside your taco and serve ranch dressing over the top.
SHAWARMA-SPICED TOFU PITA WRAPS
Squeezing the tofu to get rid of as much water as possible primes it to soak up oil, spices, and, in a word, flavor.
Provided by Chris Morocco
Categories Tofu Onion Vinegar Coriander Paprika Cinnamon Yogurt Garlic Cucumber Mint Dinner Quick & Easy Vegetarian Quick and Healthy
Yield 4 servings
Number Of Ingredients 14
Steps:
- Preheat oven to 425°F. Toss onion and vinegar in a small bowl to coat; set aside.
- Squeeze tofu over a medium bowl, gently at first, then more firmly to expel as much water as possible (like squeezing out a big sponge). Don't worry if it starts to crack apart. When no more liquid comes out, tear tofu into 1" pieces. Arrange in a single layer on a large rimmed baking sheet. Toss with oil, then add coriander, paprika, red pepper flakes, cinnamon, and 1 tsp. salt. Toss well to coat. Roast tofu, turning once or twice, until crispy around the edges and well browned, 20-25 minutes (the tofu will get crispier as it cools, so don't be tempted to take it too far and dry it out in the oven).
- Stir yogurt and garlic in a small bowl; season with salt. Assemble by dividing yogurt among pitas, followed by tofu, cucumbers, drained pickled onion, and a handful of mint.
GRILLED TOFU AND VEGETABLE PITA POCKETS
Categories Sandwich Vegetable Vegetarian Lunch Feta Mint Tofu Bell Pepper Summer Bon Appétit
Yield Makes 2 Servings
Number Of Ingredients 7
Steps:
- Prepare barbecue (medium heat). Whisk dressing and mint in small bowl to blend. Arrange tofu, bell peppers and green onions on small platter; brush with some of dressing mixture.
- Wrap pita bread in foil; place at edge of grill to warm through. Grill vegetables and tofu until lightly charred and heated through, occasionally turning and brushing with some dressing mixture, about 8 minutes for vegetables and 5 minutes for tofu.
- Cut tofu and peppers into 1/4-inch pieces. Fill each pita half with 1/4 of tofu and peppers. Top each with 2 green onions and 1/4 of feta cheese. Drizzle with any remaining dressing mixture and serve.
BARBECUE TOFU SANDWICHES
Finally a veggie sandwich with true barbeque flavor!
Provided by FOODCAT
Categories Main Dish Recipes Sandwich Recipes
Time 15m
Yield 6
Number Of Ingredients 5
Steps:
- Drain the tofu between paper towels until most of the water has been squeezed out.
- Slice tofu into 1/4 inch thick slices.
- Heat vegetable oil in a large skillet, fry tofu strips until golden brown on both sides. Add onion and cook for a few minutes, until onion is at your desired consistency.
- Pour in barbeque sauce (use more or less, according to your taste). Cook the mixture for ten minutes on low and serve on buns.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 335.8 calories, Carbohydrate 47.1 g, Fat 12.5 g, Fiber 2.1 g, Protein 9.4 g, SaturatedFat 1.7 g, Sodium 945.4 mg, Sugar 17.3 g
ALEX LUPPI'S PITA BREAD SANDWICHES
Provided by Craig Claiborne And Pierre Franey
Categories lunch, main course
Time 35m
Yield Six to 12 servings
Number Of Ingredients 10
Steps:
- Preheat the broiler. Place a rack in a pan and arrange the sausages on top. Place under the broiler and cook, turning as often as necessary, until the sausages are cooked through, about 12 to 15 minutes. Drain well. Let stand until they reach room temperature.
- Cut away and discard the core of each pepper. Cut each pepper in half. Cut away and discard the white inside veins and the seeds. Cut the peppers into half-inch pieces. There should be about two cups. Set aside.
- Drop the zucchini cubes into salted boiling water. Let cook about one minute, no longer. Drain immediately and run briefly under cold running water. Drain well.
- Cut the mozzarella into one-quarter-inch cubes. There should be about one and one-half cups.
- Cut the sausages crosswise into one-quarter-inch-thick rounds.
- Put the shredded lettuce in a mixing bowl and add the sausages, cheese, zucchini, sweet peppers and two tablespoons of the mayonnaise. Add salt and pepper to taste. Toss to blend well.
- Transfer the mixture to a salad bowl and garnish with the tomato wedges. Cut the rounds of pita bread in half crosswise. They are now ready to be stuffed by guests with appropriate amounts of salad. Serve with the remaining mayonnaise on the side.
Nutrition Facts : @context http, Calories 492, UnsaturatedFat 22 grams, Carbohydrate 26 grams, Fat 35 grams, Fiber 4 grams, Protein 20 grams, SaturatedFat 10 grams, Sodium 910 milligrams, Sugar 4 grams, TransFat 0 grams
Tips:
- For the best results, use fresh, high-quality ingredients.
- If you don't have a tofu press, you can wrap the tofu in a few layers of paper towels and place it on a plate. Then, place another plate on top of the tofu and weigh it down with something heavy, like a can of beans or a heavy skillet. Let the tofu press for 30 minutes to remove excess water.
- To make the tofu marinade, whisk together the soy sauce, rice vinegar, sesame oil, garlic, and ginger in a bowl.
- To cook the tofu, heat a large skillet over medium heat. Add the tofu and cook for 8-10 minutes per side, or until golden brown and crispy.
- To make the tahini sauce, whisk together the tahini, lemon juice, water, garlic, and salt in a bowl. Adjust the consistency of the sauce by adding more water or tahini as needed.
- To assemble the sandwiches, spread some tahini sauce on each pita bread. Then, top with the tofu, cucumber, tomato, and sprouts. Drizzle with additional tahini sauce, if desired.
- Serve the sandwiches immediately.
Conclusion:
These pita bread tofu sandwiches are a delicious and healthy option for lunch or dinner. They're packed with protein, fiber, and healthy fats, and they're also easy to make. So next time you're looking for a quick and easy meal, give these sandwiches a try!
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