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title: Pepper Jack BBQ Tofu Subs
source:
  name: HelloFresh
  url: https://www.hellofresh.com/recipes/pepper-jack-bbq-tofu-subs-63cff757340ebd192a07b1c2
servings: 2
prep time: 15 minutes
cook time: 20 minutes
time required: 35 minutes
difficulty: Medium
allergens:
  - Milk
  - Soy
  - Eggs
  - Wheat
tags:
  - New
  - Veggie
  - Spicy
rating: 4.0
rating_count: 390
source_chef: Recipe Development Team
review_highlights:
  - theme: Flavor
    text: Many loved the tangy-sweet BBQ tofu combo, though some found it bland and wanted more sauce.
  - theme: Ease of prep
    text: Cooking the tofu was straightforward, but some found the overall process a bit time-consuming.
image: "https://images.recipes.furrysalamander.com/pepper-jack-bbq-tofu-subs.avif"
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Adjust oven rack to top position and preheat to 425 degrees. Wash and dry produce. Cut @russet potato{1%unit} into ½-inch-thick wedges. Halve, peel, and thinly slice half the @red onion{1%unit}. Halve @jalapeño{1%unit} lengthwise, remove ribs and seeds for less heat, then thinly slice into half-moons. Zest and quarter @lime{1%unit}. Mince @garlic{1%clove}.

Toss potato wedges on a #baking sheet{} with @cooking oil{2%tbsp}, @salt{½%tsp}, and @black pepper{¼%tsp}. Roast on top rack until browned and tender ~{20%minutes}.

Meanwhile, in a #small bowl{}, combine sliced onion, jalapeño, juice from half the lime, ¼ tsp @sugar{1%tsp}, and a pinch of salt. Microwave until bright pink ~{30%seconds}. Set aside to pickle, tossing occasionally. In a separate #small bowl{}, combine @bbq sauce{2%tbsp}, @ketchup{1%tbsp}, @veggie stock concentrate{1%unit}, juice from one lime wedge, and ¼ cup water. In a third #small bowl{}, combine minced garlic, @mayonnaise{2%tbsp}, juice from one lime wedge, a pinch of lime zest, and a pinch of salt and pepper to taste.

Pat @tofu{14%oz} dry with paper towels; slice crosswise into ¼-inch-thick planks. Coat tofu all over with @cornstarch{1%tbsp} and season generously with salt and pepper. Heat a large drizzle of oil in a #large pan{} over medium-high heat. Add tofu and cook until golden brown and crispy, 3-4 minutes per side ~{3%minutes}. (Work in batches if needed.)

Add BBQ sauce mixture to pan with tofu. Cook, stirring, until tofu is coated and sauce is thickened ~{1%minutes}. Remove pan from heat; sprinkle @pepper jack cheese{1%cup} over tofu and cover with a lid. Set aside until ready to serve.

Cut @demi-baguette{1%unit} in half lengthwise. Toast until golden brown. (Place on baking sheet or toast directly on oven rack. Brush cut sides with melted butter first for extra richness.) Fill baguettes with cheesy BBQ tofu, spooning any remaining sauce from pan over top, and as much pickled onion and jalapeño (draining first) as you like.

Divide sandwiches between plates. Serve with potato wedges and garlic-lime mayo for dipping.