BBQ Pepper Jack Tofu Subs
with Pickled Jalapeño & Onion, Potato Wedges & Garlic-Lime Mayo
Allergens: Wheat, Soy, Milk, Eggs
Total: 35 min • Prep: 10 min

Ingredients
Veggie Stock Concentrate
1 unit
BBQ Sauce
4 tablespoon
Cornstarch
1 tablespoon
Red Onion
½ units
Fry Seasoning
1 tablespoon
Ciabatta
2 units
Pepper Jack Cheese
½ cup
Tofu
1 unit
Garlic
1 clove
Jalapeño
1 unit
Ketchup
1 unit
Mayonnaise
2 tablespoon
Lime
1 unit
Russet Potato
12 ounce
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Salt
1 teaspoon (tsp)
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Sugar
¼ teaspoon (tsp)
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Cooking Oil
4 teaspoon (tsp)
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Black Pepper
1 teaspoon (tsp)
Cooking steps

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Adjust rack to top position and preheat oven to 425 degrees. Wash and dry produce.
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Cut potatoes into ½-inch-thick wedges. Halve jalapeño lengthwise and remove ribs and seeds for less heat, then thinly slice into half-moons. Halve, peel, and thinly slice half the onion (whole onion for 4 servings). Zest and quarter lime (for 4, zest one lime; quarter both). Peel and mince or grate garlic.
Ingredient Quantities
Garlic
1 clove
Jalapeño
1 unit
Lime
1 unit

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Toss potatoes on a baking sheet with a large drizzle of oil, salt, and pepper. Roast on top rack until browned and tender, 20-25 minutes.
Ingredient Quantities
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Salt
1 teaspoon (tsp)

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Meanwhile, in a small microwave-safe bowl, combine jalapeño, sliced onion, juice from half the lime, ¼ tsp sugar (½ tsp for 4 servings), and a pinch of salt. Microwave until bright pink, 30 seconds. Set aside to pickle, tossing occasionally.
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In a separate small bowl, combine BBQ sauce, ketchup, stock concentrate, juice from one lime wedge (two wedges for 4), and ¼ cup water (½ cup for 4).
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In a third small bowl, combine garlic, mayonnaise, juice from one lime wedge (two wedges for 4), a pinch of lime zest, and a pinch of salt and pepper.
Ingredient Quantities
BBQ Sauce
4 tablespoon
Garlic
1 clove
Jalapeño
1 unit
Ketchup
1 unit
Mayonnaise
2 tablespoon
Lime
1 unit
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Salt
1 teaspoon (tsp)
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Sugar
¼ teaspoon (tsp)

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Pat tofu dry with paper towels; slice crosswise into ¼-inch-thick planks. On a plate, combine cornstarch and Fry Seasoning. Press tofu into cornstarch mixture until evenly coated; season generously with salt and pepper.
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Heat a large drizzle of oil in a large, preferably nonstick, pan over medium-high heat. Add coated tofu and cook until golden brown, 3-4 minutes per side. (You may need to work in batches for 4 servings.)
Ingredient Quantities
Cornstarch
1 tablespoon
Fry Seasoning
1 tablespoon
Tofu
1 unit
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Salt
1 teaspoon (tsp)

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Add BBQ sauce mixture to pan with tofu. Cook, stirring, until tofu is coated and sauce is thickened, 1-2 minutes.
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Remove pan from heat; sprinkle pepper jack over tofu and cover pan. Set aside until ready to serve.
Ingredient Quantities
BBQ Sauce
4 tablespoon
Tofu
1 unit

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Halve ciabattas and toast until golden brown. TIP: For extra richness, brush cut sides with melted butter before toasting. Use a toaster oven, or toast ciabattas directly on oven rack.
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Fill ciabattas with cheesy BBQ tofu (spoon any remaining sauce from pan over top) and as much pickled jalapeño and onion (draining first) as you like.
Ingredient Quantities
Ciabatta
2 units
Tofu
1 unit
Jalapeño
1 unit

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Divide tofu subs between plates. Serve with potato wedges and garlic-lime mayo for dipping.
Ingredient Quantities
Tofu
1 unit
Garlic
1 clove
Lime
1 unit