Summer TLT Sandwich: Smoky Tofu, Fresh Avocado, and Heirloom Tomatoes

Name: Summer TLT Sandwich: Smoky Tofu, Fresh Avocado, and Heirloom Tomatoes
Prep time: 25 min
Cook time: 20 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 3 tbsp tamari; 2 tbsp maple syrup; 2 tbsp apple cider vinegar; 2 tbsp vegetable broth or water; 1 tbsp olive oil (plus more for cooking); 1 tsp liquid smoke (optional); 2 tsp nutritional yeast (optional); 1 tsp smoked paprika; 1 tsp garlic powder; 1 2 onion powder; 1 2 ground coriander; 1 4 allspice; 1 pinch white pepper; 1 block super firm tofu (16 oz, drained and pat dry); Kosher salt (to taste); 2 ripe avocados (core removed); 1 lime (juice and zest); 1 4 dill (minced); 3 ciabatta sandwich rolls (3-4); lettuce; 8 thick tomato slices (8-10); lime wedges

By Emma CollinsAug 11, 2026

Ingredients

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Servings

•3 tbsp tamari
•2 tbsp maple syrup
•2 tbsp apple cider vinegar
•2 tbsp vegetable broth or water
•1 tbsp olive oil (plus more for cooking)
•1 tsp liquid smoke (optional)
•2 tsp nutritional yeast (optional)
•1 tsp smoked paprika
•1 tsp garlic powder
•1 2 onion powder
•1 2 ground coriander
•1 4 allspice
•1 pinch white pepper
•1 block super firm tofu (16 oz, drained and pat dry)
•Kosher salt (to taste)
•2 ripe avocados (core removed)
•1 lime (juice and zest)
•1 4 dill (minced)
•3 ciabatta sandwich rolls (3-4)
•lettuce
•8 thick tomato slices (8-10)
•lime wedges

Instructions

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In a large shallow bowl, combine tamari, maple syrup, vinegar, broth, oil, liquid smoke, nutritional yeast, paprika, garlic, onion, coriander, allspice, and white pepper, whisking to mix evenly.