Vegan Banh Mi Recipe | HOW TO MAKE VIETNAMESE Bánh Mì SANDWICH

tofu

🥗Healthier: tempeh

💰Cheaper: seitan

Tempeh is higher in protein and fiber, while seitan is often less expensive.

vegan mayonnaise

🥗Healthier: avocado

💰Cheaper: plain yogurt

Avocado adds creaminess with healthy fats, while yogurt is a cost-effective alternative.

baguette

🥗Healthier: whole grain bread

💰Cheaper: white sandwich bread

Whole grain bread offers more nutrients, while white bread is often cheaper.

jalapeño

🥗Healthier: banana pepper

💰Cheaper: bell pepper

Banana peppers are milder and healthier, while bell peppers are less spicy and more affordable.

Preheat your oven to 375°F.

Dry off the extra firm tofu to help it get crispy.

Slice the tofu into thick slices.

Season the tofu slices with salt and pepper.

Bake the tofu in the oven for 20 to 25 minutes.

While the tofu is cooking, prepare the veggies: shred the cucumber and carrots.

In a bowl, combine cane sugar, salt, chili flakes, and lemon juice to create a marinade.

Dissolve the salt and sugar in the lemon juice to make the marinade.

Let the shredded carrots sit in the marinade to enhance the flavor.

Toast the premium hot dog buns in the oven for 2 minutes before the tofu is done.

Assemble the Banh Mi: start with cucumber slices, add the baked tofu, marinated carrots, and jalapenos.

Drizzle sriracha on top of the jalapenos to help them stay in place.

Finish with fresh cilantro on top.

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