Grilled BBQ Tofu Sandwich

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Grilled BBQ Tofu Sandwich: with Fuji apple slaw 2 Mini Baguettes 12 oz. Extra Firm Tofu 2 Tbsp. Smokehouse Maple 4 oz. Shredded Red Cabbage 1 ½ oz. BBQ Sauce
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Cook Within: Impress your diners (and yourself) by getting pro-looking crosshatch marks on tofu. Imagine your grill is a clock and place tofu on grill so tip points at 10 o’clock. After 2-3 minutes, rotate so tip points at 2, and cook another 2-3 minutes. Repeat on second side. This enhances presentation, allows tofu to cook evenly, and gives it great char You can add crunch to this sandwich by serving slaw directly on tofu. This adds crispy texture and complements the tofu’s charred,
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Prepare the Ingredients: Halve baguettes. Rinse tofu, cut into ¼” thick slices, and press with paper towels to remove excess moisture. Season tofu with spice blend. Quarter apple, core, and cut into ¼” dice.
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Grill the Baguettes: Return grill to medium heat and brush baguette halves with 1 Tbsp. olive oil. Place baguettes on hot grill pan, cut side down. Cook until toasted, 1-2
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Combine apple pieces, shredded cabbage, 1 Tbsp.: olive oil, ¼ tsp. salt, and a pinch of pepper in a refrigerate until ready to plate.
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Plate the Dish: Slather toasted baguettes with BBQ sauce. Place four to six tofu slices on baguette. Add slaw directly to sandwich or serve on side.
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Cook the Tofu: Heat a grill pan or outdoor grill over medium-high to hot grill and cook until tofu is firm, slightly crispy, and charred, 5-7 minutes per side. Gently press down on tofu slices as they cook. Transfer tofu to a plate and reserve grill pan for toasting baguettes (no need recipe–it has bigger grains and is easier to pinch than table salt, allowing more control over flavor. If using regular table salt, reduce measured amounts the recipe before you start–we promise it will be time