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Brown rice, baked tempeh, steamed kale, and Silky Chickpea Gravy (page 56)

The Importance of Eating Sandwich

SANDWICHES & WRAPS

FOR THE ANTIFORK SET. I DON’T THINK I REALLY NEED TO TOUT the benefits of handheld food, do I? This section is great for ideas on what to do with leftovers, or for those times when you want to drag a loved one to the park and have a picnic.

Sandwiches get a bad rap for diets, but if you use the right ingredients they can fit right into your lifestyle. The solution to unhealthy, dream-crushing sandwiches are whole-grain breads; the luscious sauces and dressings from this here book, instead of crazy-holy cow 14 grams offat in one tablespoon of mayo; lots of fresh veggies; and a little ingenuity.

For the wraps, we choose 12-inch whole wheat tortillas, but there are many gluten free options out there, too. Wraps taste best when they’ve been warmed up just a tad, because they can be kind of stiff coming out of the fridge. It isn’t mandatory, but if you’ve got the time, microwave or steam your wrap for about 30 seconds before assembling.

How to wrap with authority:

Breakfast Sandwich

A classic! Eat this baby on the run. You’ll look cool carrying it and you’ll keep yourself full until lunchtime.

Toasted whole wheat English muffin spread with 2 tablespoons Caesar Chavez Dressing (page 43), ⅓ cup Curry Scrambled Tofu with Wilted Arugula (page 156), topped with four strips Eggplant Bacon (page 42).

Cashew Miso Mayo

MAKES 8 TABLESPOONS • ACTIVE TIME: 7 MINUTES • TOTAL COOKINC TIME: 7 MINUTES

If you’re looking for something creamy to spread onto your sandwiches then you’ve come to the right place. I take my mayo seriously, and this has all but completely replaced store-bought vegan mayonnaise for me, so you know I am not messing around. I’ll still keep some store-bought in the fridge for special potato salad occasions, but really, at over 10 grams of fat per tablespoon, what’s the point? Note though, this is cashew miso mayo, and although it’s thoroughly scrumptious it doesn’t taste exactly like mayo, so it’s great for replacing it in things like sandwiches and salads, but don’t expect it to taste exactly the same. Do expect creaminess from the cashews, depth of flavor from the miso and tanginess from apple cider vinegar. And also expect killer BLTs.

NOTE: To make it easier to get the mayo smooth, soak the cashews in water for at least an hour. Then drain and they’re ready to use.

¼ cup raw cashews

¼ cup red miso

¼ cup water

1 tablespoon apple cider vinegar

Place everything in a small food processor and blend like the dickens. If you only have a large food processor, consider doubling the recipe so that you get the volume you need to really get this whipped up good. Depending on your processor, it might take up to 5 minutes to really get the cashews smooth.

PER SERVING (1 TABLESPOON):

Calories: 35

Calories from fat: 20

Total fat: 2 g

Saturated fat: 0 g

Trans fat: 0 g

Total carb: 4 g

Fiber: 0 g

Sugars: 2 g

Protein: 1 g

Cholesterol: 0 mg

Sodium : 125 mg

Vitamin A: 0%

Vitamin C: 0%

Calcium: 0%

Iron: 0%

Buffalo Wrap

Hot and spicy tempeh is tempered by cool and creamy coleslaw. You don’t have to be in a sports bar to eat this, but for the first time in your life, they wouldn’t laugh you out of there. On second thought, they probably would.

½ cup Buffalo Tempeh (page 161), ¾ cup Cool Slaw (page 38) in a wrap.

Hummus Among Us Wrap

Yes, I eat hummus every day. Yes, it’s embarrassing. Now you have a discreet wrap in which you can eat your hummus in peace, away from the world’s harsh glaring judgmental eye.

⅓ cup Hummus (page 137), any variation, wrapped up with ½ cup chopped romaine lettuce, drizzled with 2 tablespoons Balsamic Vinaigrette (page 17), sliced tomato, cucumber, and red onion.

Open-Faced Portobello Reuben

A Jewish deli staple; ifyou’re a fan oftangy, juicy, and messy on rye, then the Reuben is for you.

Grilled Portobellos (page 103) on one slice toastedrye bread, spread with 2 tablespoons Caesar Chavez Dressing