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Grilled Tofu Torta Recipe
Photo: Sherman Kwan

Grilled Tofu Torta Recipe

13 ingredients 24 hr 45 min 4 sandwiches openrecipes
Grilled Tofu Torta Recipe

This vegetarian Mexican sandwich recipe has tofu marinated in Mexican hot sauce and grilled, Cotija cheese, smashed black beans, and pickled jalapeños.

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Estimated Nutrition (whole recipe, rough)

685
Calories
27g
Protein
51g
Fat
40g
Carbs

Counts 10 of 12 ingredients — the other 2 aren't in our nutrition table and contribute nothing above, so the real totals are higher.

What these numbers assume — 10 portions →
Ingredient Portion assumed kcal
Avocado 1 medium (150g) 240
Olive Oil 1 tbsp (14g) 119
Black Bean 1/2 cup canned (120g) drained 114
Cheese 1 oz (28g) cheddar 113
Tofu 100g firm 76
Chili 1 tsp (2.7g) 8
Black Pepper 1 tsp ground (2.3g) 6
Iceberg Lettuce 1 cup shredded (36g) 5
Garlic 1 clove (3g) 4
Salt 1 tsp (6g) 0
Water not in our table 0
Brioche not in our table 0

Totals for the whole recipe, adding one typical portion per ingredient — listed above. Quantities in the recipe are not counted, so this is a rough guide only — not suitable for medical or dietary planning.

Ingredients

  • 14 ounces extra-firm tofu
  • 3/4 cup mild to medium Mexican hot sauce , such as Cholula
  • 1 tablespoon vegetable oil , plus more for the grill grates
  • 2 medium garlic cloves , finely chopped
  • 1 (15-ounce) can black beans , drained and rinsed
  • 2 tablespoons water
  • Kosher salt
  • Freshly ground black pepper
  • 4 brioche or soft sandwich buns , split
  • 1/2 cup crumbled Cotija cheese (about 2 ounces)
  • 1/4 cup coarsely chopped pickled jalapeños
  • 1 medium avocado , halved, pitted, and thinly sliced
  • 2 cups shredded iceberg lettuce

Directions

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By chow · Recipe sourced from openrecipes

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