I’m always looking for new ideas for sandwiches, we eat a lot of hummus but it’s nice to have something different, so this Tofu Sandwich Spread, whizzed up in my ThermoCook blender is a great alternative, and it’s dairy-free and vegan-friendly.
I am not an expert with tofu, but I do know that on its own it has a very mild flavour. This makes it ideal to carry other flavours, my plan was to create a spread that was full of flavour, not entirely smooth but with a little texture. The Optimum Froothie ThermoCook is a brilliant multi-function blender with a heating element which has pretty well replaced my food processor and blender. You don’t need the heating element for this recipe, but you do need a good blender.
Chilli and Garlic Tofu Sandwich Spread
Ingredients
- 349 g firm tofu
- 1 tbsp olive oil
- 3 spring onions roughly chopped
- 1 red chilli roughly chopped
- 1 clove garlic roughly chopped
- 1 tbsp parsley roughly chopped
- 1 lemon (juice) approx 3 tbsp lemon juice
- salt
Instructions
- Place all the ingredients in the ThermoCook
- Set to speed 5 for 30 seconds, the set to speed 10 for 20 seconds.
- Check the consistency and if required use the pulse setting until it is as you would like. .
Notes
Nutrition
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I’m really excited by the prospect of adding different flavours to this spread, I’m sure that olives, sun-dried tomatoes, and many other vegetables could be added to ring the changes. The texture is quite soft so it would also make a great dip with crisps/chips and vegetable crudites.
What do you think would work well with this tofu spread?
Disclosure: Froothie UK sent me the Optimum ThermoCook to use and review at home. I have not been paid for this post and all opinions are my own. Affiliate links included in this post.
Cathy @ Planet Veggie says
Great idea. I eat tofu most days (baked, grilled, dehydrated, made into tofush) but haven’t thought about using it as a spread before!
Janice Pattie says
And yet somehow once I had made it, I did wonder why I never thought of it before!
Sarah James @ Tales From The Kitchen Shed says
What a delicious sandwich spread Janice, I love the idea of adding different flavours too, would probably try olive and sun dried tomato too. Pinned for later 🙂
Janice Pattie says
Thanks Sarah, I think the possibilities are endless!
Lucy @ BakingQueen74 says
This sounds so good, I am not sure my blender is up to it but I will give it a go! It would be nice with some chilli and red peppers too I bet.
Janice Pattie says
The spring onions are the thing that needs most chopping so if you chop them finely first, you should be okay, the tofu is pretty soft.
Heidi Roberts says
This spread looks so lush and fresh and perfect for Spring
Janice Pattie says
Thanks Heidi
Bintu | Recipes From A Pantry says
I really want to try more tofu recipes in my life – and PS the Thermocook sounds awesome.
Janice Pattie says
Thanks Bintu, I’m also trying more Tofu recipes. I use my ThermoCook so much it’s so versatile and powerful.
Becca @ Amuse Your Bouche says
This is such a brilliant idea!! Bet this would work in all sorts of sandwiches. Definitely trying this!
Janice Pattie says
Thanks Becca, look forward to seeing what you come up with.
Choclette says
What a brilliant way to use tofu. Despite being vegetarian for more years than I care to remember, I’ve only ever used tofu on rare occasions so haven’t experimented with it nearly as much as I should have. The flavours sound really good and as you say this would make a great dip too.
Janice Pattie says
I’m rather surprised by that, Choclette. I think you will have to develop some tofu recipes for Tin & thyme.
Jan says
What a brilliant idea! The ThermoCook makes everything so much easier – great recipe Janice!
Janice Pattie says
Thanks Jan, I use mine all the time.