My Favorite Sandwich-TLT!

I am about to share one of our favorite foods in our house-one that we don't eat that often because we usually don't have bread around. It is simple,definitely not revolutionary,but one of the best concoctions ever. The textures and flavors sing! Presenting:

The TLT! Tofu made just so(recipe to follow) with crispy iceberg lettuce,ripe tomatoes and of course vegan manna(Veganaise).

Make the tofu as such:

Gather your ingredients:

• one brick of extra firm tofu drained


• 2 Tbs ketchup


• 3 Tbs soy sauce


• 1/4 cup beer(I used Magic Hat #9 but I have also used juice here apple or cranberry work best)


• 1 Tbs of maple syrup(skip if you are using juice)


• 2 cloves of minced garlic


• 1/2 tsp liquid smoke( I usually use a little bit more-but I LOVE the flavor-add to your taste)

Whisk last 6 ingredients together in a shallow bowl or plate. Slice tofu into 16 strips- I usually do it in half,then cut each piece in half and so on until I get as many slices as I want. Poke slices with a fork and dip each slice in mixture-do both sides! Place on an oiled sheet pan and lightly sprinkle salt and pepper on each slice. Flip and do other side. Bake at 375 degrees for 10 minutes on each side. Let cool briefly.

To assemble sandwich:

Toast your bread if that is your thing-I like mine soft and squishy,Ryan likes his toasted(we used Heidelberg pumpernickel). Spread Veganaise on both sides of bread. Use one big leaf of iceberg lettuce,followed by two sliced and blotted dry pieces of tomato. Add 4 slices of tofu and eat! I have also used mashed and seasoned avocado instead of mayo and it is equally delicious.

We each ate a sandwich and a half! That is a lot but it was far too hot and I was way too lazy to think beyond this into side dishes.