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Tofu Sandwich Spread

Source of Recipe

Submitted by Brandon Johnstun From Produce Corner


Recipe Introduction

This is a simple recipe that you can season to meet your needs. Plus, this is a quick recipe you can make to give an unexpected vegetarian dinner guest. Serve this as an appetizer on lettuce to have a low cal eye appealing finger food.

List of Ingredients

Tools

Cutting board
Knife
Measuring cup
Measuring spoons, 1/2 Tsp, 1 Tsp, 1 Tbl
Bowl
Spoon


Ingredients

1 package tofu drained and mashed
1/3 to 1/2 C No cholesterol mayonnaise
2 Tsp Mustard
1/2 Tsp Minced garlic or garlic powder
1/2 C Chopped green pepper
1/2 C Chopped red pepper
1/2 C Chopped celery
3 Tbs Grated carrot
2 Tbs Chopped dill pickles
2 Tsp Soy sauce
1/2 Tsp Salt and pepper (to taste)


Recipe

Serves: About 2 Cups
Time required: Prepare: 15 minutes
Difficulty: Easy


Directions

1. Mix all ingredients well. Cover and refrigerate until serving time.

NOTE: This recipe has absolutely no cholesterol, is low in calories and high in fiber, vitamins, protein and minerals. In fact tofu (soybean cake) is one of the highest forms of protein available. Tofu can also be used as a meat extender by blending with ground beef or as an extender with scrambled eggs.


Serve with

Serve on lettuce leaves, crackers for appetizers, or use as a sandwich filling.


Variations

*Add any vegetable or peppers you like. Use sweet onions, jicama, brocolli, or anything. Choose colors