# High Protein Tofu Souvlaki Bowls

A high-protein tofu souvlaki bowl featuring boiled and marinated tofu, a creamy tzatziki, and fresh vegetables served over rice.

- Servings: 3 servings
- Cuisine: Greek
- Category: Drink
- Language: en

## Ingredients

- 1 block extra firm tofu, ripped or cubed
- 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, minced or grated
- 2 tsp dried oregano
- 1 tsp dried thyme
- 0.5 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

## Instructions

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

## Equipment

- small pot
- pan
- small bowl

## Tips

- Boiling tofu is easier than pressing and allows it to soak up more flavor.
- Add 2 garlic cloves to the tzatziki for repelling vampires.

## Source

- Original video: https://vm.tiktok.com/ZGdHya2ma/
- Recipe page: https://www.cliprecipe.com/recipe/ca27ea3c-0a86-4771-a643-1a8471b23ea4
- Extracted: 2026-05-06

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