Touvlaki (Tofu Souvlaki) by @fitgreenmind

1h
Medium

3 servings

🧊

400 g

Firm Tofu

🥣

60 ml

Vegan Yogurt

🍋

15 ml

Lemon Juice

🍯

10 ml

Agave Syrup

🧂

3 g

Salt

🌶️

2.3 g

Smoked Paprika

🟤

2.1 g

Cumin

🌿

1 g

Dried Oregano

🌿

0.5 g

Thyme

🥒

300 g

Cucumber

🧄

3 g

Garlic

🥄

200 g

Vegan Yogurt

🌱

4 g

Mint

🌿

4 g

Parsley

🍋

0.5

Lemon Juice

🧂

Salt

⚫

0.5 g

Black Pepper

🫒

5 ml

Olive Oil

🫓

180 g

Pita Bread

🥒

Cucumber

🍅

250 g

Tomato

🧅

60 g

Onion

Preparation Steps

  1. Step 1/13

    Drain the 400 g firm tofu and tear it into bite-size chunks.

    firm tofu
    🔪knife
    🪵cutting board

  2. Step 2/13

    Mix 4 tbsp unsweetened vegan yogurt, 1 tbsp lemon juice, 2 tsp agave syrup, 1 tsp smoked paprika, 1 tsp ground cumin, 1 tsp dried oregano, 1/2 tsp dried thyme, and salt in a mixing bowl.

    unsweetened vegan yogurt
    lemon juice
    agave syrup
    smoked paprika
    ground cumin
    dried oregano
    dried thyme
    salt
    🥣mixing bowl
    🥄spoon

  3. Step 3/13

    Add the tofu chunks to the marinade and stir until evenly coated.

    firm tofu
    unsweetened vegan yogurt
    🥣mixing bowl
    🥄spoon

  4. Step 4/13

    Set the marinated tofu aside while preparing the tzatziki.

    firm tofu
    🥣mixing bowl

  5. Step 5/13

    Grate 1/2 cucumber and squeeze out as much liquid as possible through a fine-mesh sieve.

    cucumber
    🧀box grater
    🫗fine-mesh sieve

  6. Step 6/13

    Combine the grated cucumber, 200 g unsweetened vegan yogurt, minced garlic, chopped mint, chopped parsley, 1 tbsp lemon juice, salt, black pepper, and olive oil in a clean bowl.

    cucumber
    unsweetened vegan yogurt
    garlic
    fresh mint
    fresh parsley
    lemon juice
    salt
    black pepper
    olive oil
    🥣mixing bowl
    🥄spoon

  7. Step 7/13

    Stir the tzatziki until creamy, then set it aside for serving.

    unsweetened vegan yogurt
    🥣mixing bowl
    🥄spoon

  8. Step 8/13

    Thread the marinated tofu pieces evenly onto 6 wooden skewers.

    firm tofu
    🍢wooden skewers

  9. Step 9/13

    Heat a grill pan over medium-high heat and arrange the tofu skewers in the hot pan.

    firm tofu
    🍢wooden skewers
    🗜️tongs

  10. Step 10/13

    Grill the tofu for 5 to 10 minutes per side, turning with tongs until golden brown.

    firm tofu
    🗜️tongs
    🍢wooden skewers

  11. Step 11/13

    Slice the remaining cucumber, tomatoes, and red onion into thin serving pieces.

    cucumber
    tomato
    red onion
    🔪knife
    🪵cutting board

  12. Step 12/13

    Fill each pita bread with grilled tofu, tzatziki, sliced cucumber, tomato, and red onion.

    pita bread
    firm tofu
    unsweetened vegan yogurt
    cucumber
    tomato
    red onion
    🥄spoon

  13. Step 13/13

    Serve the tofu souvlaki pitas immediately while the tofu is hot.

    pita bread
    firm tofu

Composition

Ingredients

Types

Plant Protein, Fruit, Sweetener, Seasoning, Spices, Herbs, Vegetables, Oils, Grains, Bread

Ingredients

Firm tofu, Vegan yogurt, Lemon juice, Agave syrup, Salt, Smoked paprika, Cumin, Dried oregano, Thyme, Cucumber, Garlic, Mint, Parsley, Black pepper, Olive oil, Pita bread, Tomato, Onion

Allergens

Soy, Gluten

Dietetics

Dietary regimen

Vegan, Vegetarian, Dairy-Free, Egg-Free, Mediterranean

Calories

485 kcal

Macro nutrients

Protein: 23g, Carbohydrates: 55g, Fat: 20g, Fiber: 8g, Sugars: 10g

Nutritional Information

Minerals

Calcium: 310mg, Iron: 5.2mg, Potassium: 720mg, Sodium: 720mg

Vitamins

Vitamin C: 25mg, Vitamin K: 35mcg, Folate: 85mcg

Preparation

Time Information

Preparation

50 minutes

Cooking

10 minutes

Overall

1 hour 0 minutes

Difficulty

Level

Medium (2/4)

Steps

13 steps

Equipments

Utensils

mixing bowl, knife, cutting board, box grater, fine-mesh sieve, spoon, wooden skewers, tongs

Appliances

grill pan

Type

Type

Type Of Dish

Main Course, Sandwich, Wrap

Occasions

Lunch, Dinner, Casual Meal, Summer

Origin

Source

Platform

instagram

Original Creator

@fitgreenmind

Origin

Cuisine

Greek, Mediterranean, Vegan

Geographic

Greece, Mediterranean

Various

Aspect

Texture

Crispy, Golden, Creamy, Juicy, Tender

Flavors

Smoky, Tangy, Herby, Savory, Garlicky, Fresh, Slightly Sweet

Other

Price

Low

Recommended Preservation

fridge

Preservation Infos

room temperature : 2 hours (Keep covered,Do not leave cooked tofu or tzatziki out longer than 2 hours), fridge : 3 days (Store cooked tofu, tzatziki, and vegetables separately,Use airtight containers,Keep at or below 4°C / 40°F,Assemble pita just before eating), freezer : 2 months (Freeze cooked tofu only,Do not freeze tzatziki, cucumber, tomatoes, onion, or assembled pitas,Store in a freezer-safe airtight container)