Missing Egg Sandwich

Makes 6 sandwiches

These sandwiches have the flavor and appearance of egg salad without the saturated fat and cholesterol.

¹/₂ pound firm low-fat silken tofu (about 1 cup)
1 green onion, finely chopped, including green top
2 tablespoons pickle relish
2 tablespoons Tofu Mayo or other dairy- and egg-free mayonnaise substitute
2 teaspoons stone-ground mustard
2 teaspoons reduced-sodium soy sauce
¹/₄ teaspoon ground cumin
¹/₄ teaspoon turmeric
¹/₄ teaspoon garlic powder
12 slices whole-grain bread
6 lettuce leaves
6 tomato slices

Mash tofu, leaving some chunks. Add green onion, pickle relish, Tofu Mayo or other dairy- and egg-free mayonnaise substitute, mustard, soy sauce, cumin, turmeric, and garlic powder. Mix well.

Spread on whole-grain bread and garnish with lettuce and tomato slices.

Per sandwich

• Calories: 172
• Fat: 3 g
• Saturated Fat: 0.6 g
• Calories from Fat: 15.6%
• Cholesterol: 0 mg
• Protein: 8.7 g
• Carbohydrates: 30.3 g
• Sugar: 8.7 g
• Fiber: 4.4 g
• Sodium: 486 mg
• Calcium: 64 mg
• Iron: 2.5 mg
• Vitamin C: 3.5 mg
• Beta Carotene: 150 mcg
• Vitamin E: 0.4 mg

Source: Healthy Eating for Life for Children by Amy Lanou, Ph.D.; recipe by Jennifer Raymond, M.S., R.D.