Tofu Spreads

Curried Tofu Salad Sandwiches

   3      tablespoons   low fat mayonnaise
   1      teaspoon      Dijon mustard
     1/2  teaspoon      turmeric
     1/2  teaspoon      curry powder
   8      ounces   firm tofu -- low fat, well drained
     1/2  cup   shredded carrots
   1      tablespoon    onion -- finely minced
salt and pepper -- to taste
   2      large         whole-wheat pita breads -- cut in half

In a bowl, combine mayo, mustard, turmeric and curry powder. 
 Gently stir in tofu, carrots and onion.  Add salt and pepper to taste and toss
to combine.  Chill.  Spoon into pita pockets and serve.

Serving Ideas : Serve with a fresh fruit salad and a small green salad.
 

Gingered Tofu Peanut Spread
 
    1/2 lb Firm tofu; patted dry
      1 Tbsp. Tamari (soy) sauce
    2/3 c  Natural style peanut butter
      1 Tbsp. Lemon juice
    1/2 tsp. Minced fresh ginger
      1    Garlic clove; minced
      2 Tbsp. Water
 
  A little fatty but great in a sandwich with cucumber slices!
 
  Puree the tofu and tamari into a smooth thick paste. Transfer into a bowl.
  With a fork, vigorously beat in all remaining ingredients. Or, just toss everything into the blender and forget the fork!
Let stand 30 min. at room temperature before serving. 
This will keep 3 to 5 days covered in the refrigerator.
 
 
Vegetarian Sandwich Spread
 
      1 pkg. Firm tofu
    1/2 c  Soy mayonnaise
      1 ea Green onion, diced
      1 ea Green bell pepper, diced
      1 ea Celery stalk, chopped
    1/4 c  Sunflower or sesame seeds
      1 Tbsp. Soy sauce
      1 tsp. Curry powder
      1 tsp. Turmeric
      1 tsp. Garlic powder
 
  Crumble the tofu with a fork.  Add remaining ingredients & mix well. Serve
  on crackers or bread.
 
  

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