Tofu has been long consumed within China for over 2,000 years and is a traditional staple in cuisines across other Asian countries. What tofu has to offer is a low calorie, high protein option that is also high in iron. Why are we talking about tofu right now? Well, because Avenue Bread has added this amazing sponge-like option to our Bellingham café menus!

Enlisting the creativity of our prep staff, our very own Sara Warberg-Dolan has put together a wonderful vegan-friendly ginger-soy marinade for our organic tofu. Each dish contains a powerful punch of flavor! Fresh and light, they are the perfect food transition into spring and we cannot wait to hear what you have to say. Come by any of our cafes and give one or all a try.

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Tofu Banh Mi
Two pieces of our lightly grilled ginger-soy tofu topped with zesty banh mi veggies and drizzled with sambal sauce all on a toasted French Roll.

Tofu Banh Mi Salad
Organic mixed greens topped with our banh mi veggie slaw, chopped tofu and fresh cilantro all drizzled with sambal sauce and served with a side of Avenue’s house-made Avocado Vinaigrette

Tofu-ggenue
A Breakfast sandwich, but with tofu instead of egg! Made with avocado, fresh cilantro, red peppers and caramelized onions all drizzled with sambal sauce on your choice of English muffin.

A DEEPER LOOK INTO THE INGREDIENTS

Sambal Sauce: A very mild spice level mixture of mayo and sambal oelek

Banh Mi Veggies: Shredded carrots, daikon radish, cucumber and ginger soaked in rice vinegar with lime, lime zest, salt, pepper and sugar for that perfect level of tartness

Ginger-soy marinade: Soy sauce, rice wine vinegar, sesame oil, garlic oil, organic maple syrup, red pepper flakes, minced garlic and fresh ginger

Avocado Vinaigrette: Avocado, cilantro, lime zest, lime juice, garlic, mayo, Dijon mustard, salt, pepper, white wine vinegar and an oil blend