This Deli-Style Vegan Turkey Sandwich is a loaded sandwich made with vegan tofu turkey, classic veggie toppings, piled onto a soft baguette. Get the restaurant sub taste at home!
This vegan turkey sandwich is like you brought Subway to your house!
With a quick pan-cooked tofu, flavored with turkey seasonings. And deli classics like a soft baguette, and tons of fresh veggies.
It's sandwich chain flavors, totally vegan!
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Why You'll Love This Deli-Style Vegan Turkey Sandwich
- Tastes like you bought it from a sandwich chain - seriously! If you're a vegan who craves subway, you need to try this sandwich!
- Dietary needs - this sandwich is totally vegan! It's refined sugar free and it can be easily made oil-free and gluten-free.
- Vegan version of a classic - all the flavors of a classic deli sandwich, just veganized!
- Meal Prep Friendly - all the components can be prepped ahead, and it make a great lunch sandwich
Ingredient Notes & Substitutions
Tofu Turkey Ingredients
- Super Firm Tofu: look for super firm tofu, this is the vacuum packed tofu that is pre-pressed. This tofu holds up significantly better than any other firmness level. If you can't find super firm, use extra firm instead
- Soy Sauce, Tamari, or Liquid Aminos: this adds salty flavor. For gluten-free, use tamari or liquid aminos
- Maple Syrup or Agave: for a bit of sweetness
- Italian Seasoning, Sage, Parsley: this is the real magic of the tofu turkey. The flavors of the herbs are those that we associate with turkey, so the tofu takes on a more turkey-like vibe
- Extra Virgin Olive Oil: for cooking, optional
Sandwich Ingredients
- Baguette: I recommend a soft baguette that you find wrapped in plastic or hoagie style rolls, not hard crusted bread
- Vegan Mayo: for a WFPB option use my homemade plant-based mayo, or use store bought vegan mayo
- Vegan Mozzarella or Provolone Cheese: optional if you like cheese on your sandwiches. I recommend Violife for non melting cheese uses, as it tends to have fairly clean ingredients.
- Tomato: I used a heirloom tomato but a regular on-the-vine or beefsteak tomato is great too
- Red Onion
- Shredded Lettuce: I used green leaf lettuce, but any lettuce works
- Dill Pickle Slices: or your fav pickle. I really like bread & butter pickles, so I often reach for those
- Banana Pepper Rings: I think the banana pepper is what makes the sandwich. It feels like something you get at a sandwich chain, and even if you aren't the biggest banana pepper fan, I recommend trying them on your sandwich.
- Red Wine Vinegar: for drizzling
Step-By-Step Instructions
Step 1. Cook the tofu. In a small bowl whisk together the soy sauce, maple syrup, Italian seasoning, sage, and parsley. Heat the oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Add the tofu and cook for 4-5 minutes per side until golden (if your pan is smaller you may need to do this in two batches to get each piece cooked on both sides). Add the sauce and cook another 5-7 minutes, stirring occasionally, allowing the sauce to cook off completely.
Step 2. Assemble the sandwich. Spread the bottom of the baguette with mayo. Add the cooked tofu, the cheese, if using, followed by the lettuce, tomato, onion, banana pepper, and pickles. If desired, finish with a drizzle of red wine vinegar. Close up the sandwich and slice into 3-4 servings.
FAQ & Expert Tips
Seasoning and slicing are key. In this recipe we slice the tofu thinly, and season with turkey flavor cues to mimic deli flavor.
A soft baguette, hoagie roll, or sandwich roll all work well.
Totally! It's a great meal-prepped lunch.
Recipe Prayer
Thank you God for this sandwich and the abundance you have given us. Let this food nourish our bodies. Amen.
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📖 Recipe
Deli-Style Vegan Turkey Sandwich
Ingredients
Tofu Turkey
- 1 16 Ounce Block Super Firm Tofu
- 1 Tablespoon Extra Virgin Olive Oil optional
- 2 Tablespoons Soy Sauce
- 2 Tablespoons Maple Syrup or Agave
- 1 Teaspoon Italian Seasoning
- ¼ Teaspoon Dried Sage
- ¼ Teaspoon Dried Parsley
Sandwich
- 1 Large Baguette sliced in half **see notes
- 2 Tablespoons Vegan Mayo
- 6 Slices Vegan Mozzarella or Provolone Cheese optional
- 1 Large Heirloom or Vine Tomato thinly sliced
- ¼ Small Red Onion thinly sliced
- 1 Cup Finely Shredded Lettuce
- ½ Cup Dill Pickle Slices
- ¼ Cup Banana Pepper Rings
- Red Wine Vinegar
Instructions
- Cook the tofu. In a small bowl whisk together the soy sauce, maple syrup, Italian seasoning, sage, and parsley. Heat the oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Add the tofu and cook for 4-5 minutes per side until golden (if your pan is smaller you may need to do this in two batches to get each piece cooked on both sides). Add the sauce and cook another 5-7 minutes, stirring occasionally, allowing the sauce to cook off completely.
- Assemble the sandwich. Spread the bottom of the baguette with mayo. Add the cooked tofu, the cheese, if using, followed by the lettuce, tomato, onion, banana pepper, and pickles. If desired, finish with a drizzle of red wine vinegar. Close up the sandwich and slice into 3-4 servings.
Notes
Nutrition
Nutrition information is an estimate.
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