Description
A vibrant and hearty dish featuring crispy, marinated tofu skewers served with fresh pitas and creamy vegan tzatziki, perfect for weeknight dinners or casual gatherings.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 block Super Firm Tofu (vacuum-sealed for best results)
- 1/2 cup Vegan Yogurt (Unsweetened) or cashew cream/coconut yogurt
- 2 tablespoons Dijon Mustard
- 2 tablespoons Agave or Sugar, Syrup (or maple syrup/brown sugar)
- 2 tablespoons Lemon Juice & Zest (or lime juice)
- 3 tablespoons Olive Oil (or Neutral Flavored Oil)
- 3 tablespoons Soy Sauce (or tamari for gluten-free)
- 2 cloves Minced Garlic (or garlic powder)
- 2 tablespoons Nutritional Yeast (or vegan parmesan)
- 1 teaspoon Smoked Paprika
- 1 teaspoon Onion Powder
- 1 teaspoon Dried Oregano
- 1 teaspoon Dried Thyme
- 4 slices Pita Bread (whole wheat or gluten-free options)
- 1 cup Vegan Tzatziki (for serving)
Instructions
- Press the tofu: Wrap it in a clean kitchen towel and place something heavy on it for about 15 minutes to remove excess water.
- Prepare the marinade: In a bowl, combine vegan yogurt, Dijon mustard, agave, lemon juice, olive oil, soy sauce, minced garlic, nutritional yeast, smoked paprika, onion powder, oregano, and thyme.
- Marinate the tofu: Cut the tofu into cubes or triangles and place it into the marinade. Let it sit for at least 15 minutes.
- Cook the tofu: Thread the marinated tofu onto skewers and grill or sauté on a skillet until golden brown and crispy, about 20 minutes on medium heat, turning occasionally.
- Serve: Warm the pita bread, fill it with crispy tofu, and top with vegan tzatziki. Enjoy your meal!
Notes
For extra flavor, marinate the tofu overnight. Experiment with different herbs and spices in the marinade.
- Prep Time: 10
- Cook Time: 25
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Grilling
- Cuisine: Mediterranean
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 2 skewers
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 700mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 20g
- Cholesterol: 0mg