Tofu Reubens With Salad
Tofu Reubens With Salad might be just the main course you are searching for. One portion of this dish contains around 21g of protein, 36g of fat, and Head to the store and pick up dill pickles, mustard powder, thousand island dressing, and a few other things to make it today. To use up the dill pickles you could follow this main course with the Cinnamon Swirl Coffeecake as a dessert. It is a good option if you're following a vegetarian diet.
Instructions
Lay the tofu on a cutting board and slice each piece in half horizontally.
Sprinkle the tofu pieces evenly on one side with the allspice and mustard powder.
Heat 1/2 tablespoon butter in a large nonstick skillet over medium-high heat.
Add the tofu and cook, turning once, until golden brown, about 1 minute per side. Wipe out the skillet and remove from the heat.
Spread each slice of bread with 1 tablespoon Russian dressing, then sandwich with the sauerkraut, tofu and cheese.
Heat 1 tablespoon butter in the skillet over medium heat.
Add 2 sandwiches and cook, turning once, until the cheese melts and the bread is toasted, about 3 minutes per side. Repeat with the remaining butter and sandwiches.
Toss the mixed greens, cornichons, brine, mushrooms and olive oil.
Serve the sandwiches with the salad.
Photograph by Andrew Purcell