High Protein Tofu Souvlaki Bowls

Serves 3
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Directions

  1. 1Bring a small pot of generously salted water to a boil.
  2. 2Carefully add tofu pieces and gently boil for 5 minutes.
  3. 3Drain the tofu and pat it dry.
  4. 4Whisk together all the marinade ingredients in a bowl.
  5. 5Toss the tofu in the marinade in a container.
  6. 6Let the tofu marinate for 10-15 minutes (or longer).
  7. 7Heat a thin layer of avocado oil in a pan over medium heat.
  8. 8Cook tofu for 3-4 minutes on each side until browned and crispy.
  9. 9For the tomato cucumber salad, combine all ingredients in a small bowl and refrigerate until ready to serve.
  10. 10For the tzatziki, mix all ingredients in a bowl and refrigerate.
  11. 11Build your bowls with rice.
  12. 12Add the crispy tofu to the bowl.
  13. 13Add the tomato cucumber salad to the bowl.
  14. 14Add pickled onions to the bowl.
  15. 15Add Kalamata olives to the bowl.
  16. 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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