Recipe: Tofu, Avocado and Tahini Pita Sandwiches

TOFU, AVOCADO AND TAHINI PITA SANDWICHES

FOR THE SAUCE:
1 cup plain yogurt
2 tbsp tahini
2 tsp lemon juice
1 clove garlic, crushed
dash hot pepper sauce
salt and pepper (to taste)
FOR THE SANDWICHES:
4 whole wheat pita bread
8 oz tofu (regular), drained, cut in 1/8-inch slices
4 tomato slices, 1/4-inch thick
4 red onion slices, thin sliced
4 lettuce leaves
1 cup alfalfa sprouts
1 large avocado, peeled, cut in thin wedges

Mix yogurt, tahini, lemon juice, garlic and pepper sauce in small bowl to blend. Season to taste with salt and pepper. Set sauce aside.

Cut off top 1/4 of each pita bread. Into each pocket, place 1/4 of tofu, 1 tomato slice, 1 onion slice, 1 lettuce leaf, 1/4 cup alfalfa sprouts and 3 avocado slices. Spoon 2 Tablespoons sauce into each sandwich and serve.

Makes 4 servings
From: Margaret S.
Source: Richard Sax and Marie Simmons in Bon Appetit magazine, June 1992