Vegan Soft Pretzel Sandwich with Chao Cheese and Tofurky | Meatless Monday

Vegan Pretzilla® Bun with Tofurky® and Grilled Field Roast® Chao Slices

As I said last week when I posted the Vegan Soft Pretzel Breakfast Sandwich with Chao Cheese and Gimme Lean® sandwich - I am obsessed with this pretzel bread by Pretzilla and the Chao cheese slices by Field Roast®! This week we made sandwiches with a trusted standby - Tofurky® - and added a bit of Pesto Mayo to the mix. 

Happy Meatless Monday!

Preparation and Assembly Time: 10 minutes
Cooking Time: 15 minutes
Yield: 4 sandwiches

INGREDIENTS

2 packages Tofurky®, Hickory Smoked flavor (approx. 30 slices), or veggie ham if you prefer
½ red onion, thinly sliced
4 Pretzilla Soft pretzel Burger buns, sliced in half
½ cup Vegenaise® Original Spread
1 package Simply Organic® Basil Pesto Seasoning Mix
½ large tomato, thinly sliced
4 slices Field Roast® Chao cheese - Creamy Original flavor
Oil for sautéing

DIRECTIONS

1. Sauté the Tofurky® slices in a small amount of oil to soften and moisten them. DO NOT OVERCOOK! Set aside in a covered bowl to keep them warm and moist.
2. Sauté the onion for a few minutes until  just softened.
3. Combine the Vegenaise® and the basil pesto seasoning in a small bowl. Spread the mixture on the inside top and bottom halves of the buns.
4. Layer the sandwiches as follows: 
   • Tofurky slices (about 6 -7) folded and layered
   • Onion
   • Tomato slices
   • Chao Cheese
5.  Place sandwiches, open faced, on a cookie sheet. Oven broil on high for a few minutes until the cheese is melted.

6. Remove sandwiches and let cool slightly. Cut in half and enjoy!