High Protein Tofu Souvlaki Bowls
Serves 3
Directions
- 1Bring a small pot of generously salted water to a boil.
- 2Carefully add tofu pieces and gently boil for 5 minutes.
- 3Drain the tofu and pat it dry.
- 4Whisk together all the marinade ingredients in a bowl.
- 5Toss the tofu in the marinade in a container.
- 6Let the tofu marinate for 10-15 minutes (or longer).
- 7Heat a thin layer of avocado oil in a pan over medium heat.
- 8Cook tofu for 3-4 minutes on each side until browned and crispy.
- 9For the tomato cucumber salad, combine all ingredients in a small bowl and refrigerate until ready to serve.
- 10For the tzatziki, mix all ingredients in a bowl and refrigerate.
- 11Build your bowls with rice.
- 12Add the crispy tofu to the bowl.
- 13Add the tomato cucumber salad to the bowl.
- 14Add pickled onions to the bowl.
- 15Add Kalamata olives to the bowl.
- 16Add a big scoop of tzatziki to the bowl.
Ingredients
- 1 block extra firm tofu
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- 2 tbsp lemon juice
- 1 lemon lemon zest
- 1.5 tbsp tamari or soy sauce
- 2 tsp maple syrup
- 2 tsp Dijon mustard
- 4 garlic cloves
- 2 tsp dried oregano
- 1 tsp dried thyme
- 1 tsp smoked paprika
- 0.5 tsp cumin
- 0.5 tsp salt
- 0.5 tsp black pepper
- 1 cup chopped cherry tomatoes
- 1 cup chopped cucumbers
- 1 tbsp fresh parsley, chopped
- 1 tbsp red wine vinegar
- 0.5 tbsp olive oil
- 0.25 tsp salt
- 0.25 tsp black pepper
- 0.5 cup grated cucumber (squeezed of excess moisture)
- 0.75 cup plain (vegan) Greek yogurt
- 2 garlic cloves
- 1.5 tbsp lemon juice
- 1 tsp red wine vinegar
- 2 tbsp fresh mint, chopped (sub dill or parsley)
- 0.5 tbsp olive oil
- 0.25 tsp dried oregano
- 0.25 tsp salt
- 0.25 tsp black pepper
- white rice
- pickled onions
- Kalamata olives
Equipment
potstrainerbowlgarlic pressgraterwhiskSnapware containerpantongs
Tips
- Boiling tofu is easier than pressing and allows it to soak up more flavor.
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