High Protein Tofu Souvlaki Bowls

Serves 2
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Directions

  1. 1Boil tofu for 5 minutes.
  2. 2Drain and pat the boiled tofu dry.
  3. 3Whisk together all marinade ingredients.
  4. 4Toss tofu in the marinade.
  5. 5Marinate tofu for 10-15 minutes or longer.
  6. 6Pan sear tofu until golden and crisp.
  7. 7Whip up fresh creamy tzatziki.
  8. 8Combine all cucumber tomato salad ingredients in a small bowl and refrigerate until ready to serve.
  9. 9Build the bowl with rice.
  10. 10Add pan-seared tofu souvlaki to the bowl.
  11. 11Add cucumber and tomato salad to the bowl.
  12. 12Add pickled red onion to the bowl.
  13. 13Add olives to the bowl.
  14. 14Add an excess amount of tzatziki to the bowl.

Ingredients

  • 1 block extra firm tofu
  • 2 tbsp olive oil
  • 2 tbsp lemon juice
  • 1 zest lemon
  • 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
  • 0.75 cup plain (vegan) Greek yogurt
  • 1 to 2 garlic cloves
  • 1.5 tbsp lemon juice
  • 1 tsp red wine vinegar
  • 2 tbsp fresh mint, chopped
  • 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 pressgraterwhiskpantongs

Tips

  • Boiling tofu is easier than pressing and allows it to soak up more flavor.
  • For the tzatziki, use 2 garlic cloves for repelling vampires.

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