Dairy-Free Paneer Sandwich

Indulge in a wholesome twist on a classic favorite with this Dairy-Free Paneer Sandwich, a vegan-friendly delight that's bursting with flavor and texture. This inventive recipe uses firm tofu as a plant-based substitute for paneer, marinated in a tantalizing blend of turmeric, cumin, and chaat masala for a vibrant, spiced kick. Paired with crisp veggies like lettuce, tomato, cucumber, and red onion, and slathered with a creamy, tangy vegan mayo and mustard spread, this sandwich is layered perfection between slices of toasted whole-grain bread. Quick to prepare in just 25 minutes and packed with plant-based goodness, it’s an ideal lunch or light dinner option for those seeking a dairy-free, high-protein comfort food. Serve up this easy, flavorful sandwich for a satisfying bite that's as nourishing as it is delicious.

Nutriscore Rating: 70/100

Prep Time:15 mins

Cook Time:10 mins

Total Time:25 mins

Servings: 2

Ingredients

• 200 grams Firm tofu
• 2 tablespoons Olive oil
• 0.5 teaspoon Turmeric powder
• 0.5 teaspoon Cumin powder
• 0.5 teaspoon Chaat masala
• 0.25 teaspoon Black salt
• 0.5 teaspoon Salt
• 0.25 teaspoon Black pepper
• 4 slices Whole grain bread
• 2 tablespoons Vegan mayonnaise
• 1 tablespoon Mustard
• 4 leaves Lettuce leaves
• 1 medium Tomato
• 0.5 Cucumber
• 0.5 Red onion

Directions

Step 1

Slice the firm tofu into 1 cm thick slices resembling paneer.

Step 2

In a bowl, mix together olive oil, turmeric powder, cumin powder, chaat masala, black salt, regular salt, and black pepper to create a marinade.

Step 3

Carefully coat the tofu slices with the marinade and let it sit for about 10 minutes.

Step 4

While the tofu is marinating, slice the tomato, cucumber, and red onion into thin slices.

Step 5

Heat a non-stick skillet over medium heat and add the marinated tofu slices. Cook for 4-5 minutes on each side until they are golden brown and slightly crispy.

Step 6

While the tofu is cooking, lightly toast the whole grain bread slices in a toaster or on a skillet until just golden.

Step 7

In a small bowl, combine the vegan mayonnaise and mustard, then spread this mixture evenly over one side of each slice of toasted bread.

Step 8

Assemble the sandwich by layering lettuce leaves, cooked tofu slices, tomato slices, cucumber slices, and red onion slices on two of the toast slices.

Step 9

Place the remaining toast slices on top to complete the sandwiches.

Step 10

Cut each sandwich in half diagonally and serve immediately.

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	(691.0g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	931.3

Total Fat 49.5g	0%
Saturated Fat 7.7g	0%
Polyunsaturated Fat 8.2g
Cholesterol 6.8mg	0%
Sodium 3793.7mg	0%
Total Carbohydrate 88.6g	0%
Dietary Fiber 16.2g	0%
Total Sugars 27.1g
Protein 41.9g	0%

Vitamin D 0IU	0%
Calcium 519.5mg	0%
Iron 9.2mg	0%
Potassium 1156.1mg	0%

*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.

Source of Calories

Fat: 46.0%

Protein: 17.3%

Carbs: 36.6%