Vietnamese Tofu and Vegetable Bánh Mì-Style Wraps
- Serves
- 4 servings
- Prep
- 12 min
- Cook
- 16 min
- Cost
- $13.25
- Nutrition
- 320 cal · 16g protein
- quick
- meatless
🍳 1 pan · Picky-eater safe bet: plain bread or a bun
Vietnamese Tofu and Vegetable Bánh Mì-Style Wraps is a Vietnamese weeknight dinner that serves 4 and is on the table in about 28 minutes, for around $13 in groceries. You'll need 1 pan, and the 8 ingredients below are everyday supermarket items. Cooking for a picky eater? Plain bread or a bun works on its own for the one who won't try the rest. Add it to your week and the whole grocery list lands in your Instacart cart in one tap.
Goes with: Cucumber salad (5 min)
Contains: Gluten · Soy— based on the ingredients; brands vary, so check labels.
Cookware you'll need
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- Parchment paperDon't have one? Amazon →
- Heavy-duty foilDon't have one? Amazon →
- 12-inch locking tongsDon't have one? Amazon →
- 8-inch chef's knifeDon't have one? Amazon →
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Ingredients
- 1 lb extra-firm tofu
- 3 tbsp rice vinegar
- 2 tbsp tamari or soy sauce
- 1 large cucumber
- 1 1/2 cup shredded carrots
- 3 tbsp vegetable oil
- 1/2 bunch fresh cilantro
- 2 loaves vegan baguettes or crusty bread
Steps
- Press tofu to remove excess moisture, cut into 1/2-inch slabs, then pan-fry in vegetable oil over medium-high heat 4 minutes per side until golden; toss with tamari and 1 tbsp rice vinegar.
- Slice cucumber lengthwise into thin ribbons; toss shredded carrots and cucumber ribbons with remaining 2 tbsp rice vinegar and let sit 3 minutes.
- Slice baguettes in half lengthwise, divide crispy tofu among four bread pieces, then top with marinated vegetables and fresh cilantro.
- Wrap in parchment or foil and serve immediately.
On the side: Cucumber salad (5 min)
2 cucumbers, 1 bottle rice vinegar
- Thinly slice the cucumbers. Toss with a splash of rice vinegar, a pinch of sugar and a pinch of salt.
Nutrition per serving
- Protein
- 16 g
- Carbohydrates
- 28 g
- Fiber
- 5 g
- Sugar
- 7 g
- Fat
- 17 g
- Saturated fat
- 3 g
- Sodium
- 650 mg
Estimated from the ingredients and amounts in this recipe; brands and portions vary. Not medical or dietary advice.
Photo: Ben Lei / Unsplash