Protein Sandwich

Main ingredients	Tofu, Brown bread slices, Garlic, Onion, Fresh thyme, Button mushrooms, Olive oil, Butter, Processed cheese
Cuisine	Fusion
Course	Snack
Prep time	10-15 minutes
Cook time	5-10 minutes
Serve	4
Taste	Savoury
Level of cooking	Easy
Others	Veg

 

Ingredients

 

·         100 grams firm tofu, grated

·         8 brown bread slices

·         2 tsps olive oil

·         2 tsps butter + for applying

·         4 tsps finely chopped garlic

·         1 large onion, chopped

·         4 sprigs of fresh thyme, roughly chopped

·         20-25 button mushrooms, thickly sliced

·         Salt to taste

·         3-4 tbsps grated processed cheese

·         Black pepper powder to taste

 

Method

 

1.      Heat olive oil and butter in a non-stick pan, add garlic and sauté till golden brown. Add onion, mix and sauté till translucent.

2.      Add thyme and mushrooms, mix and sauté on high heat for 3-4 minutes. Add salt and mix well. Transfer into a bowl.

3.      Add tofu, cheese and black pepper powder and mix well.

4.      Apply butter on 4 bread slices and place a portion of the mixture on top of each of them.  Cover with the remaining bread slices and apply some butter on top.

5.      Heat an electric sandwich griller. Place the sandwiches, 2 at a time, on it with the butter side facing up. Grill for 4-5 minutes.

6.      Diagonally halve the sandwiches, arrange them on serving plates and serve hot with tomato ketchup.