Cuban Tofu and Jicama Sandwiches


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How to Make Cuban Tofu and Jicama Sandwiches
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Time: 40 min.
Complexity: easily
Servings: 4

Nutritional value per serving:

Calories 497, total fat 16 G., saturated fats G., proteins 30 G., carbohydrates 59 G., fiber G., cholesterol mg, sodium mg, sugar G.



Cuban Tofu and Jicama Sandwiches - A Step-by-Step Recipe.



The recipes use measuring containers with the following volumes:
1 glass (st.) - 250 ml.
3/4 cup (st.) - 180 ml.
2/3 cup (st.) - 160 ml.
1/2 cup (st.) - 125 ml.
1/3 cup (st.) - 80 ml.
1/4 cup (st.) - 60 ml.
1 tablespoon (tbsp) - 15 ml.
1 teaspoon (tsp) - 5 ml.
1/5 teaspoon (tsp) - 1 ml.

Ingredients for the recipe:


  • 1 package (400 g) extra-firm tofu
  • 1 small onion, sliced ​​6mm thick.
  • 3 cloves garlic, coarsely chopped
  • 1.5 tbsp. l. olive oil
  • Juice of 2 oranges
  • 1 medium jicama (about 350 g)
  • 1/4 tsp chili powder (See the recipe for the chili pepper spice mix here)
  • 4 small whole grain baguettes, slit lengthwise
  • 1/4 cup yellow mustard
  • 1 1/4 cups coarsely grated low-fat, low-salt Swiss cheese (150 g)
  • 2/3 cup canned grilled red bell peppers, drained and rinsed
  • 1/2 dill pickle, finely chopped (about 1/4 cup)



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Cooking the dish according to the recipe:


  1. Place the tofu on a cutting board and cut into 8 equal slices. Combine the onion, garlic, olive oil, and half the orange juice in a bowl. Add the tofu and coat evenly with the marinade; let marinate for 5-10 minutes.
  2. Meanwhile, peel the jicama and cut into strips. Toss with the remaining orange juice and chili powder.

  3. Heat a large nonstick skillet over medium-high heat. Add the tofu and cook until golden brown, 3 minutes per side. Transfer the tofu to a serving platter. Add the marinade to the skillet and cook, stirring, for 4 minutes.
  4. Spread mustard on the bread and sprinkle with cheese. Fill with roasted peppers, pickled cucumber, onion mixture, and tofu.
  5. Heat a large cast-iron skillet over medium heat. Place one sandwich in the skillet and press it down with a heavy skillet. Cook until golden brown, 2 to 3 minutes per side, or until the cheese is melted. Toast the remaining sandwiches. Serve with jicama.





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