Name: Tofu Sandwich
Prep time: 5 min
Cook time: 10 min
Total time: 15 min
Yield: 1 Sandwich
Cuisine: American

Jule’s Menu Verified

February 12, 2026

A quick, healthy, and vegetarian tofu sandwich that combines crispy pan-fried tofu with fresh tomato, creamy mozzarella, peppery arugula, and your choice of green or red pesto, all layered between two slices of bread. Ready in about 15 minutes, it makes a satisfying lunch, take-along meal, or relaxed dinner, with the option to toast until the bread is golden and the cheese slightly melts for extra flavor and texture.

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Tofu Sandwich

Jule’s Menu Verified

Ingredients

WarningMilk and 7 other allergens identified

Instructions

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Instructions

Slice the tofu and place it on a layer of kitchen paper. Gently press down on the tofu slices with a second kitchen paper to remove as much liquid as possible.

Spread oil in a pan, place the tofu slices side by side in the pan, and fry over medium-high heat for four to five minutes until the undersides are golden brown. Lightly salt the tofu, then turn it over and fry the other side for two to three minutes until it is also golden brown.

Meanwhile, slice the tomato and mozzarella into thin strips, wash the arugula, and spin it dry.

Spread a thin layer of pesto on one slice of bread. Top with arugula, tomato, cooked tofu, and mozzarella. Place a second slice of bread on top of the sandwich.

Place the sandwich in the same pan and fry on both sides for about three to five minutes over medium heat until lightly crispy. Press down on the sandwich from above with a spatula every now and then so that it flattens slightly and the cheese melts well.

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Tips & Tricks (5)

Tofu Pressing Perfection 🧊
Wrap tofu in clean kitchen towels and press with a heavy skillet for 15 minutes to remove excess moisture, ensuring a crispier pan-fried texture.
Flavor Layering Technique 🌿
Spread a thin layer of pesto directly on the bread before adding tofu to create a moisture barrier and infuse deeper flavor into every bite.
Pan-Frying Pro Tip 🍳
Cut tofu into even 1/2-inch thick slices and use canola oil with a high smoke point, ensuring a golden-brown crust without burning.
Cheese Melting Hack 🧀
For optimal cheese melt, cover the sandwich briefly with a lid while pan-toasting to create a mini steam environment that helps mozzarella become luxuriously creamy.
Arugula Freshness Trick 🥬
Add fresh arugula just before serving to maintain its peppery crispness and prevent wilting from residual sandwich heat.

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Jule’s Menu

Hi, I’m Julia, and I’m the recipe developer, photographer, and author behind Jules’ Menu. I’ve spent the last eight years perfecting healthy everyday recipes so they strike the perfect balance between healthy and nourishing, simple and practical, and gourmet-level delicious.