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Perfectly spiced Cajun blackened tofu and crunchy sriracha coleslaw smother a hearty whole-grain roll to make this amazing vegan sandwich. Spicy, filling, and loaded with delicious flavor!
I’m a sucker for spicy recipes! And, this Cajun blackened tofu sandwich with creamy sriracha coleslaw more than delivers.It’s a “HOT” and meaty marvel, but surprisingly refreshing because of the sriracha coleslaw.
This hearty plant-based entrée is packed with protein, super filling, and blows away the stereotype that healthy food is wimpy. Covered in a flavor-packed Cajun seasoning and baked to crispy perfection it’s vegan comfort food at its finest.
So, if you’re feeling saucy and ready for a little kick in your lower food regions this Cajun blackened tofu sandwich is for you. Let’s do it!
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Ingredients
It’s amazing what you can do with a block of tofu and just a few spices. Here’s all you need to make this amazing sandwich.
Blackened Seasoning:This Cajun spice blend, also known as Creole seasoning, uses very simple and accessible ingredients. Personally, I like to make it ahead of time and store it in a jar in my pantry so it’s ready to go at any time.Here’s all you need:
- paprikaor smoked paprika
- onion powder
- garlic powder
- dried thyme
- dried oregano
- black pepper
- cayenne pepper
- salt to taste
Sandwich:Aside from the seasoning you only need a couple of more ingredients to bring this sandwich to life.
- block of extra firm tofu (14-16 ounces)
- low-sodium soy sauce or tamari (optional)
- creamy sriracha coleslaw
- whole-grain bread or rolls
How To Make Blackened Tofu Sandwich
Start by preheating your oven to425˚For400˚Fif using convection and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
Next, mix all of the seasoning ingredients together in a small bowl and set aside.
Slice tofu in half width-wise creating two equal large pieces. Then cut each of those in half length-wise so that you end up with four equal pieces.
Season each piece of tofu with a little soy sauce if you prefer then coat all sides of the tofu with the blackened seasoning.
Place the seasoned tofu on the prepared pan and bake for30 minutes. Flip the tofu and bake for another15 minutes. You’re looking for the edges to darken and a slight crust to form on the tofu.
Sometime, I like to toss the tofu in a hot nonstick skillet after baking just to crisp it up a tad bit more. I really like that “burnt” essence.
Once the tofu is done baking it’s time to build the sandwich!
Toast the bread, add the blackened tofu, and smother with a generous amount of sriracha coleslaw. Feel free to add any other topping you choose. A few of my favorites are mycashew vegan mayo, sliced avocado, red onion, and tomato.
What To Serve With Blackened Tofu Sandwich
This spicy cajun blackened tofu sandwich is hearty enough to be a meal all on its own. But, here are a few sides that pair exceptionally well with it:
- oil-free oven-roasted potatoes
- vegan potato salad
- easy sautéed kale
- fat-free potato chips
- tomato cucumber salad
Recipe Notes, Tips, & Substitutions
Flavorand spice:this recipe is pretty spicy so if heat is not your thing leave out the cayenne pepper in the seasoning and use myclassic vegan coleslaw or vinegar coleslaw.
You can also cook the blackened tofu fillets in a nonstick skillet over medium heat, a grill pan, or an outdoor grill.
Dressing:tofu vegan mayonnaise or cashew mayo is excellent on this sandwich, but this vegan tartar sauce adds an amazing flavor element.
Greens:try replacing the slaw with your favorite microgreens or chopped veggies.
Storage:cover any leftover tofu fillets and store them in thefridge for up to 1 week.
Gluten-free: use gluten-free bread and tamari to make this recipe gluten-free.
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Cajun Blackened Tofu Sandwich with Sriracha Coleslaw
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Perfectly spiced Cajun blackened tofu and crunchy sriracha coleslaw smother a hearty whole-grain roll to make this amazing vegan sandwich. Spicy, filling, and loaded with delicious flavor!
- Author: Shane Martin
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 45 minutes
- Total Time: 55 minutes
- Yield: 2 large sandwiches or 4 small 1x
- Category: Vegan Main Dishes
- Method: Bake
- Cuisine: Cajun
- Diet: Vegan
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 block extra firm tofu (14-ounce)
- 1 batch of homemade blackened seasoning
- 1 recipe of creamy sriracha coleslaw
- 4 whole-grain buns or rolls
For Serving (Optional)
- cashew mayo
- sliced avocado
- red onion
- tomato
Instructions
- Start by preheating your oven to425˚For400˚F if using convection. Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- Make the homemade Cajun blackened seasoning if you haven’t already done so and set it aside.
- Slice tofu in half width-wise creating two equal large pieces. Then cut each of those pieces in half length-wise so that you end up with four equal pieces.
- Season each piece of tofu with a little soy sauce if you prefer then coat all sides of the tofu with the blackened seasoning.
- Place the seasoned tofu on the prepared pan and bake for30 minutes. Flip the tofu and bake for another15 minutes. You’re looking for the edges to darken and a slight crust to form on the tofu so the seasoning should be dry. All appliances are different so you may need to adjust the cooking time.
- NOTE: I like to cook the tofu in preheated nonstick skillet after baking just to let it crisp up a little more. The “burnt” essence of this recipe is very nice. This step is not necessary, but I never skip it.
- Once the tofu is done baking it’s time to build the sandwich!
- Toast the buns, add one piece of blackened tofu per bun, and ¼ cup of sriracha coleslaw. Use any other toppings you prefer. If you prefer a larger sandwich use two pieces of tofu and per sandwich like the photos above.
Notes
Prep time is assuming coleslaw is already made. Nutrition info is just an estimate of 1 sandwich made with 1 piece of tofu and ¼ cup of sriracha coleslaw.
Flavorand spice:this recipe is pretty spicy so if heat is not your thing leave out the cayenne pepper in the seasoning and use myclassic vegan coleslaw or vinegar coleslaw.
You can also cook the blackened tofu fillets in a nonstick skillet over medium heat, a grill pan, or an outdoor grill.
Dressing:tofu vegan mayonnaise or cashew mayo is excellent on this sandwich, but this vegan tartar sauce adds an amazing flavor element.
Greens:try replacing the slaw with your favorite microgreens or chopped veggies.
Storage:cover any leftover tofu fillets and store them in thefridge for up to 1 week.
Gluten-free: use gluten-free bread and tamari to make this recipe gluten-free.
If you want to lower the fat use my vinegar-based coleslaw.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 sandwich
- Calories: 246
- Sugar: 7.3 g
- Sodium: 325.6 mg
- Fat: 9.6 g
- Carbohydrates: 25 g
- Fiber: 4 g
- Protein: 16.1 g
- Cholesterol: 0 mg
