I Tried TikTok Viral High-Protein VEGAN Sandwiches

Zucchini Tofu Sandwich

Curry Chickpea Sandwich

Tempeh BLT

Time Codes:
0:00 - intro
1:00 - Shredded Tofu & Zucchini
8:45 - Curry Chickpea Sliders
11:00 - TLT

[MerleONeal]

Thank you so much for watching, now let me know which one you're going to try first!!! (Also any sandwich puns are always welcome)

[jifij]

tofu sandwiches don’t have to be as complex as that first one! i toss slices of firm tofu in cornstarch with some chilli powder or herbs, and then fry on both sides. the rest of the sandwich is just hummus, some tomato, hemp seeds and a drizzle of lemon juice. that first sandwich looks great but it’s the kind of thing i’d make on a saturday/sunday morning when i have the time, rather than a weekday lunch

[pqrstsma]

5:51 for the parchment paper hack, you gotta pack it tightly and wrap it properly, like you were selling the sandwich at a shop/deli; then give it a minute or two to sort of become a cohesive unit, before slicing it in half for the camera....

[GreciaS]

You have to completely wrap the sandwich like a burrito or subway and then once it’s all closed up then you cut- I do that with my overly filled sandwiches lol.

[kirstennielsen]

Will you do Derek Sarno’s tofu breakfast sandwich? I tried his block tofu potato sheet pan to breakfast taco thing and it was SO EASY AND GOOD. All of his tofu recipes that I have tried have been phenomenal so I’d love to get your opinion!

[sadwitchlover]

merle, do u still interact with rachel now that yall out of buzzfeed ? i really want to see u 2 together again for a video, i really miss the goodful days of u 2 doing fun vegan challenges

[charliebrown]

Smoked tofu can do a lot of heavy lifting in a sandwich too, especially with the right condiments or additions! Personally I love it with a vegan red pesto or an olive tapenade plus salad leaves and avocado.

[Dybwmlt]

She makes me feel safe. Like it’s very chill, very demure

[arj-peace]

I love that you bring the real real to these viral recipes. Who can spend 2 hours making a sandwich? That's insane. I like your idea for how to streamline. Maybe for a make ahead thing, have all the components ready, then during the weekday you can toss them together for an appropriately QUICK lunch. Thanks for showing that it's a good idea to boil tempeh first. It makes all the difference in the word and helps it to soak up marinades. What about also adding that tempeh bacon to a reuben? SO good! Make the sauce with ketchup, mayo, and relish; toasted bread; tempeh; vegan swiss if you choose (I don't think it needs it), and then heat up some sauerkraut, put it all together and...YUM. I'm definitely going to use your tempeh marinade recipe. Thanks for your great REAL videos.

[anntecz]

I was just looking for some sandwich inspo! Could you make more of these videos in the future? Sammies are just so universal!

[jillianomalley]

I’m loving all the protein cooking ! Getting me inspired again for making lunches for my desk job ❤

[traciechakraborty]

squash cooks REALLY WELL in the microwave. I simply add a lil onion, sprinkle of s&p, a teensy drop of oil & let it rip. Btw, I think sando #1 would make a killer pasta or Budha bowl topping

[margarett_b]

I eat super plain sandwiches 90% of the time because to me, they have to be QUICK but I must say with regards to the first recipe - meal prepping the ingredients and putting it together whenever you want to eat it is genius! I would switch the avo for hummus as it keeps better in the fridge and would go well with these flavors too!
Also, what an AMAZING sponsor! Like, wow. I am not sure I have seen a cooler sponsorship!

[cdocenko]

I'm loving all this high protein content. Keep it coming!

[kimthaelf]

plantbasedrd has sooo many good recipes 💖

[gayegerard]

Merle, you are always such a delight to watch and I appreciate your authenticity, how creative you are in your videos and just being so honest with your reviews. I hope you have a wonderful week lovely!😊

[rosesnlilies]

The easiest tofu sandwich is just slicing up smoked tofu, with greens, tomatoes and a spread of any kind (hummus, vegan cream cheese, etc). I agree that a good bread is the best base for a good sandwich, but I also think that most of the flavour lies in the unique combination of sauces and spreads you put in it!

[ViCTRiA]

your sandwich is the clear winner here 😍

[looloo.M]

Thank you Merle. My go to is everything bagel, spread red pepper hummus and pour chick pea salad on top of hummus 😋. I will try the first of your, Thank you so much ❤.

[katarinakrizova]

Ok I needed it today👍😘 I love what you are doing.