TST (tofu, spinach and tomato) sandwich

There is nothing better than a hot breakfast sandwich on a Sunday morning. I came up with this recipe whilst I was a student in Leeds, so it is uncomplicated and cheap to make. I have seen many different recipes for vegetarian "bacon", but this recipe is the simplest with only 3 ingredients. I think it saves a lot of faffing around and still produces a yummy result.

If you're expecting it to taste anything like bacon you are sorely mistaken, but it does give you the smokey, salty goodness that a good breakfast sandwich should. I load it up with spinach and tomato, and maybe even some brown sauce if I'm feeling a little daring.

TST sandwich

Serves 1
Olive oil
Extra firm tofu, sliced thinly into 4-5 slices
Dark soy sauce (better for colour but light is fine if you have that)
Half tsp sweet smoked paprika
2 slices wholemeal bread (or a roll)
Handful spinach, washed
1 beef tomato or 3 cherry tomatoes, sliced thinly
Brown sauce (optional)

1. Heat a griddle pan on a high heat and add a splash of olive oil
2. Add the sliced tofu, and sprinkle on the soy sauce and half of the smoked paprika on top
3. With the back of a spoon, spread the smoked paprika over the tofu to cover the top side
4. After 3-4 minutes, flip the tofu. It should be nicely browned on one side
5. Add some more soy sauce and the rest of the paprika, covering the tofu again
6. Meanwhile, toast your bread or warm your roll
7. After another 3-4 minutes, flip the tofu and cook on each side for around 1 minute to ensure it has taken on enough colour
8. Add a squeeze of brown sauce (if using) to your toast and layer your tofu up on top
9. Add your tomato and spinach, cut in half and serve with a lovely mug of Earl Grey