# High Protein Tofu Souvlaki Bowls

This high protein tofu souvlaki bowl features marinated and pan-seared tofu, fresh creamy tzatziki, and a vibrant cucumber tomato salad served with rice, pickled onions, and olives.

- Servings: 2 servings
- Cuisine: Greek
- Category: Drink
- Language: en

## 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

## Instructions

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

## Equipment

- pot
- strainer
- bowl
- garlic press
- grater
- whisk
- pan
- tongs

## 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.

## Source

- Original video: https://vt.tiktok.com/ZSSnAgAvd/
- Recipe page: https://www.cliprecipe.com/recipe/32baf861-ca0b-44de-a03a-8a8ad3cd8503
- Extracted: 2025-08-11

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