This panini sandwich is easy to prepare, made with just a few ingredients, and is absolutely delicious thanks to the smoked tofu and green pesto. You can prepare it in a panini press, or just as we did - in a pan. The result is a delicious, crispy panini ready to grab-n-go!
Servings
Total
15 min
Prep
5 min
Cook
10 min
Contains
soy
tree nut
sesame
Swap out
gluten
Free from
peanut
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Very happy with this lunch recipe to use my leftover smoked tofu!
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Karin - Jan. 1, 2026, 1:43 p.m.
Loved the combination of the herbs, tofu and pesto. Will definitely make again. Might add bell pepper instead of cherry tomato next time, as I found the cherry tomato made the sandwich a bit too soggy for me.
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Barbara Barbosa Claudino da Silva - July 19, 2025, 11:06 a.m.
This is so good and so quick! When you know you can have these at night or for a snack you crave them all day haha
PUL Team - July 19, 2025, 10:21 p.m.
Haha we've totally been there, Barbara 😅 so glad you're enjoying the sandwich!
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isabela - Jan. 30, 2025, 12:16 a.m.
Sooo delicious!! Perfect for busy nights. Did not had all the veggies but I used what I had in the fridge, and it was still delicious.
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Robin - Jan. 12, 2025, 1:35 p.m.
Loved it, after I made the tofu I put the zucchini in the pan for a little while and it picked up the rest of the spices nicely.
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Vicky - Nov. 25, 2024, 12:50 a.m.
OMG, THIS was amazing!!! I ended up using the Italian seasoning and an onion crunch chili oil. So flavorful and will be in constant rotation. Thank you!!
PUL Team - Nov. 25, 2024, 4:12 a.m.
Hey Vicky, so glad you loved it! The Italian seasoning and chili oil sound like perfect additions 🤌
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Hannah - Aug. 23, 2024, 3:25 p.m.
This is officially the best sandwich I’ve ever eaten!
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Teresa Moscatelli🇮🇹🇸🇪 - May 18, 2024, 1:44 p.m.
Lovely! Loove smoked tofu
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Teresa Moscatelli🇮🇹🇸🇪 - May 18, 2024, 1:43 p.m.
Lovely!! I love smoked tofu
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Kiki - April 26, 2024, 12:48 p.m.
Was delicious but could be better with more spices
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Apek - April 14, 2024, 12:43 a.m.
My go to snack in work days for months now. PUL never disappoints…..keep up the good work 👍
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frances - April 8, 2024, 8:33 p.m.
Made this evening for tea ( British saying ) with homemade soup My hubby & girls absolutely loved it It’s now on favourites list They have requested more 🥰
PUL Team - April 9, 2024, 12:10 a.m.
Aww so glad it was enjoyed, Frances, thank you!
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Cheri - March 28, 2024, 12:47 a.m.
This sandwich was a huge hit and so easy and delicious.
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Sophia - Feb. 19, 2024, 6:23 p.m.
Easy and satisfying!
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Cristiana - Jan. 31, 2024, 8:55 a.m.
Is very easy and flavoured.
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Ava Niazi - Jan. 26, 2024, 8:48 p.m.
Omg omg this sandwich is sooo delicious. It’s our quick and easy fix when we are really in rush for food and the flavor combination is so delightful😋😋😋😋😋
PUL Team - Jan. 29, 2024, 5:35 a.m.
Yayy we're so thrilled you're enjoying the sandwich, Ava, thank you! 😊
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Aleksandra - Jan. 5, 2024, 9:04 a.m.
Delicious!
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Alisa - Jan. 5, 2024, 2:47 a.m.
So good!!! Loved the flavour combo, so easy to make as well! Added some fried onions too
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Heather - Jan. 3, 2024, 12:28 a.m.
This seriously tastes like a sandwich at a restaurant, but healthier and I think even better!The pesto adds such great flavor.
PUL Team - Jan. 3, 2024, 11:56 p.m.
Such as big compliment, Heather, thank you! It means so much that the sandwich is being enjoyed 🤗
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Sarah - Dec. 18, 2023, 2:24 a.m.
We made your vegan green pesto and made the sandwich according to your recipe, and it is incredible!
PUL Team - Dec. 19, 2023, 3:52 a.m.
Woohoo! Thanks, Sarah 😊
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Natalia Hoffmann - Dec. 5, 2023, 11:32 a.m.
Incredible sandwich! It tastes so fresh and comforting at the same time, love it!
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Megan - Dec. 3, 2023, 1:20 a.m.
We’ll probably eat this twice a week forever now!! One of those cozy & easy meals with an incredible nutrient profile!! 🎉 I even took the suggestion of making my own hummus…I’ll never buy hummus again! This recipe took maybe 10 minutes!! 😃
PUL Team - Dec. 3, 2023, 11:55 p.m.
Whoop whoop! We're beyond thrilled to hear the panini was enjoyed, Megan. Homemade hummus is a gamechanger too 🙌
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Maria - Nov. 15, 2023, 7:38 p.m.
Delicious! I need quick, cold, healthy food to have at work as my breaks are short and this is definitely one of my favourites!!
PUL Team - Nov. 16, 2023, 10:11 p.m.
We're glad the sandwich is being enjoyed, Maria! You might also like our Grilled Hummus & Harissa Veggie Sandwich if you haven't already seen it: pickuplimes.com/recipe/grille… 😊
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isa - Oct. 23, 2023, 1:54 a.m.
Very tasty👌
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Evee Lopez - Oct. 18, 2023, 8:16 p.m.
One of my fav to go lunch recipes !!
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nickole & liliana - Sept. 1, 2023, 7:29 p.m.
so good!! removed the tomatoes and used avocado hummus. amazing!
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donnie - Aug. 31, 2023, 2:22 p.m.
Really lovely - needs a knife and fork as things move a lot - but delicious
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Jacob - Aug. 10, 2023, 12:09 a.m.
Love how easy this is to adapt. We got baked teriyaki tofu, so we used some spicy humus and skipped the pesto. I was skeptical about uncooked zucchini, but it warms up nicely when cooking the sandwich.
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Leslie Reed - Aug. 3, 2023, 4:47 a.m.
Yum!!!! We really enjoyed this sandwich! Had a bit of arugula and that was good addition. As I was eating I thought…this would be great with a balsamic syrup!
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Danielle - July 30, 2023, 9:45 p.m.
Yes must have thick bread
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Danielle - July 28, 2023, 5:46 a.m.
Must have rustic bread (aka thick bread). Delicious flavors! Unique combination.
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Emely Anaya - July 24, 2023, 11:09 p.m.
Delicious!
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Rachel - July 14, 2023, 1:38 a.m.
This is unbelievably delicious. I couldn’t find smoked tofu so I just made it with regular tofu but cooked it in some smoky hot sauce and it was amazinggggggf😍
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Sasmitha - July 8, 2023, 6:20 p.m.
This is the beste Sandwich I ever had. Definitely my Favorite! 😄 Thank you
PUL Team - July 9, 2023, 6:40 a.m.
A huge compliment, Sasmitha! Thank you 🙂
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Eileen - July 5, 2023, 12:33 p.m.
Delicious and easy to make! Will probably become a staple in my kitchen.
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Eline Punt - June 27, 2023, 6:30 p.m.
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Julia - June 10, 2023, 8:49 p.m.
This is from sandwich heaven! So flavorful! Love it!
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Lotte - April 14, 2023, 1:51 p.m.
I made this for lunch the night before and it kept very well! Love the flavours and balance of taste/textures. Even cold it tasted great so I can’t imagine what it would’ve been like fresh!
PUL Team - April 14, 2023, 8:15 p.m.
Woohoo! It means so much, Lotte 😊
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Sharri Meeks - Feb. 18, 2023, 11:14 p.m.
I love a good grilled sandwich nd this one is just that. It’s nice to use what you have on hand, onions bell peppers and spinach to create something quick when you have limited time. I’ll make this often.
PUL Team - Feb. 19, 2023, 1:41 a.m.
So happy to hear, Sharri, thank you 😃
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Very happy with this lunch recipe to use my leftover smoked tofu!
Loved the combination of the herbs, tofu and pesto. Will definitely make again. Might add bell pepper instead of cherry tomato next time, as I found the cherry tomato made the sandwich a bit too soggy for me.
This is so good and so quick! When you know you can have these at night or for a snack you crave them all day haha
Sooo delicious!! Perfect for busy nights. Did not had all the veggies but I used what I had in the fridge, and it was still delicious.
Loved it, after I made the tofu I put the zucchini in the pan for a little while and it picked up the rest of the spices nicely.
OMG, THIS was amazing!!! I ended up using the Italian seasoning and an onion crunch chili oil. So flavorful and will be in constant rotation. Thank you!!
This is officially the best sandwich I’ve ever eaten!
Lovely! Loove smoked tofu
Lovely!! I love smoked tofu
Was delicious but could be better with more spices
My go to snack in work days for months now. PUL never disappoints…..keep up the good work 👍
Made this evening for tea ( British saying ) with homemade soup
My hubby & girls absolutely loved it
It’s now on favourites list
They have requested more
🥰
This sandwich was a huge hit and so easy and delicious.
Easy and satisfying!
Is very easy and flavoured.
Omg omg this sandwich is sooo delicious. It’s our quick and easy fix when we are really in rush for food and the flavor combination is so delightful😋😋😋😋😋
Delicious!
So good!!! Loved the flavour combo, so easy to make as well! Added some fried onions too
This seriously tastes like a sandwich at a restaurant, but healthier and I think even better!The pesto adds such great flavor.
We made your vegan green pesto and made the sandwich according to your recipe, and it is incredible!
Incredible sandwich! It tastes so fresh and comforting at the same time, love it!
We’ll probably eat this twice a week forever now!! One of those cozy & easy meals with an incredible nutrient profile!! 🎉
I even took the suggestion of making my own hummus…I’ll never buy hummus again! This recipe took maybe 10 minutes!! 😃
Delicious!
I need quick, cold, healthy food to have at work as my breaks are short and this is definitely one of my favourites!!
Very tasty👌
One of my fav to go lunch recipes !!
so good!! removed the tomatoes and used avocado hummus. amazing!
Really lovely - needs a knife and fork as things move a lot - but delicious
Love how easy this is to adapt. We got baked teriyaki tofu, so we used some spicy humus and skipped the pesto. I was skeptical about uncooked zucchini, but it warms up nicely when cooking the sandwich.
Yum!!!! We really enjoyed this sandwich! Had a bit of arugula and that was good addition. As I was eating I thought…this would be great with a balsamic syrup!
Yes must have thick bread
Must have rustic bread (aka thick bread). Delicious flavors! Unique combination.
Delicious!
This is unbelievably delicious. I couldn’t find smoked tofu so I just made it with regular tofu but cooked it in some smoky hot sauce and it was amazinggggggf😍
This is the beste Sandwich I ever had. Definitely my Favorite! 😄 Thank you
Delicious and easy to make! Will probably become a staple in my kitchen.
This is from sandwich heaven! So flavorful! Love it!
I made this for lunch the night before and it kept very well! Love the flavours and balance of taste/textures. Even cold it tasted great so I can’t imagine what it would’ve been like fresh!
I love a good grilled sandwich nd this one is just that. It’s nice to use what you have on hand, onions bell peppers and spinach to create something quick when you have limited time. I’ll make this often.