Healthy Recipes Main Dishes Healthy Sandwich Recipes Banh Mi with Crispy Tofu Be the first to rate & review! This Vietnamese sandwich is typically a combination of meat (usually pork) and vegetables, but our take here is plant-based and calls for crispy marinated tofu and a combination of fresh and pickled vegetables. A swipe of sriracha mayonnaise adds a layer of creamy richness. Don't be intimidated by the long ingredient list—all of the items are easy to find at well-stocked grocery stores and once you prep your ingredients, the sandwiches come together very easily. By Marianne Williams Marianne Williams Marianne Williams has been a test kitchen professional for Dotdash Meredith since 2016. Her recipes have been featured in many publications, including Food & Wine, Real Simple, Southern Living, Health, Rachael Ray and other print and digital brands. 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Meet the EatingWell Test Kitchen Rate PRINT Share Trending Videos Close this video player Photo: Caitlin Bensel Active Time: 15 mins Total Time: 30 mins Servings: 4 Nutrition Profile: Nut-Free Dairy-Free High-Protein Jump to Nutrition Facts Ingredients 2 cups water 3 tablespoons unseasoned rice vinegar 4 teaspoons granulated sugar, divided 1 cup matchstick carrots 1 small daikon radish, peeled and cut into matchsticks ¼ cup canola mayonnaise 1 tablespoon Sriracha sauce 1 tablespoon fresh lime juice (from 1 lime) 1 tablespoon lower-sodium soy sauce ½ teaspoon fish sauce ½ teaspoon grated fresh garlic ½ teaspoon grated fresh ginger 3 tablespoons sesame oil, divided 1 (14-oz.) pkg. extra-firm tofu, pressed and cut into 12 (3-1/2 in.) planks ⅜ teaspoon kosher salt 1 (8-oz.) French baguette, cut into quarters and halved lengthwise, centers removed and toasted ½ cup thinly sliced cucumber ¼ cup cilantro leaves 2 tablespoons thinly sliced jalapeno pepper Directions Bring water, rice vinegar and 1 tablespoon sugar to a boil in a small saucepan over medium-high. Combine carrots and radish in a medium bowl; pour vinegar mixture over vegetables, and let stand 15 minutes. Combine mayonnaise and Sriracha in a small bowl; chill until ready to use. Meanwhile, whisk together lime juice, soy sauce, fish sauce, garlic, ginger, 2 tablespoons sesame oil and remaining 1 teaspoon sugar in a small bowl. Place tofu planks in a shallow dish, and pour soy mixture over planks; set aside to marinate at least 15 minutes or up to overnight. Heat remaining 1 tablespoon sesame oil in a large nonstick skillet over medium-high. Cook tofu planks, in batches if necessary, until browned and crispy on both sides, about 5 minutes. Remove from skillet, and immediately sprinkle with salt. Drain and discard liquid from carrots and daikon; set aside. Spread both sides of halved baguettes with mayonnaise mixture. Layer 3 tofu slices per sandwich; top with carrots and daikon mixture, cucumber, cilantro and jalapeño. Serve immediately. Originally appeared: Cooking Light Rate It Print Nutrition Facts (per serving) 485 Calories 27g Fat 45g Carbs 16g Protein Show Full Nutrition Label Hide Full Nutrition Label Nutrition Facts Servings Per Recipe 4 Serving Size 1 sandwich Calories 485 % Daily Value * Total Carbohydrate 45g 16% Dietary Fiber 5g 18% Total Sugars 9g Added Sugars 5g 10% Protein 16g 32% Total Fat 27g 35% Saturated Fat 3g 15% Sodium 914mg 40% Nutrition information is calculated by a registered dietitian using an ingredient database but should be considered an estimate. * Daily Values (DVs) are the recommended amounts of nutrients to consume each day. 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