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Pressed Tofu Souvlaki

Name: Pressed Tofu Souvlaki
Prep time: 25 min
Cook time: 15 min
Total time: 1 h 10 min
Yield: 4 servings
Cuisine: greek
Ingredients: 450 g extra firm tofu pressed and cut into 1-inch cubes; 30 ml lemon juice; 30 ml olive oil; 2 clove garlic minced; 2 tsp dried oregano; 1 tsp smoked paprika; 0.5 tsp salt; 0.25 tsp black pepper; 4 pcs pita bread; 0.5 pcs cucumber diced; 1 pcs tomato diced; 0.25 pcs red onion thinly sliced; 2 tbsp fresh parsley chopped; 0.5 cup vegan tzatziki (optional)

This vegan souvlaki features marinated pressed tofu, grilled to perfection, and served in warm pita bread with a fresh tomato and cucumber salad. It's a flavorful and satisfying meal inspired by traditional Greek street food.

An original recipe by Forkin

Total time: 1 hr 10 min
Serves: 4
Difficulty: Medium
Per serving: 400 kcal

VeganVegetarian

Allergen information: may contain gluten and soy. Always check ingredient packaging if you have an allergy.

Mise en place

Ingredients

souvlaki

450 gextra firm tofu, pressed and cut into 1-inch cubes

marinade

30 mllemon juice
30 mlolive oil
2 clovegarlic, minced
2 tspdried oregano
1 tspsmoked paprika
0.5 tspsalt
0.25 tspblack pepper

serving

4 pcspita bread

salad

0.5 pcscucumber, diced
1 pcstomato, diced
0.25 pcsred onion, thinly sliced
2 tbspfresh parsley, chopped

garnish

0.5 cupvegan tzatziki(optional)

Equipment

tofu press · grill or grill pan · skewers (optional) · whisk · knife · cutting board · mixing bowls

The method

Step by step

1
Press the extra firm tofu for at least 20-30 minutes to remove excess water, then cut it into 1-inch cubes.
About 30 min
Cook’s note: Pressing the tofu helps it absorb the marinade better and achieve a firmer texture when cooked.
2
In a medium bowl, whisk together the lemon juice, olive oil, minced garlic, dried oregano, smoked paprika, salt, and black pepper to create the marinade.
About 2 min
3
Add the cubed tofu to the marinade, ensuring all pieces are well coated. Cover and refrigerate for at least 30 minutes, or up to 4 hours for deeper flavor.
About 30 min
Cook’s note: Marinating longer will enhance the flavor of the tofu.
4
While the tofu marinates, prepare the salad by combining the diced cucumber, diced tomato, thinly sliced red onion, and chopped fresh parsley in a small bowl.
About 5 min
5
Preheat a grill or grill pan to medium-high heat.
About 5 min
6
Thread the marinated tofu cubes onto skewers, if using. Alternatively, you can grill them directly on the grill surface.
About 3 min
Cook’s note: If using wooden skewers, soak them in water for 30 minutes beforehand to prevent burning.
7
Grill the tofu for 3-4 minutes per side, turning occasionally, until golden brown with nice grill marks and heated through.
About 12 min
Cook’s note: Avoid overcrowding the grill to ensure even cooking.
8
Warm the pita bread on the grill for about 30 seconds per side, or until soft and pliable.
About 1 min
Cook’s note: A quick warm-up makes the pita easier to fold and more enjoyable.
9
Assemble the souvlaki by placing grilled tofu into each warm pita bread, topping with the fresh salad, and a dollop of vegan tzatziki, if desired.
About 2 min

Per serving

Nutrition

70%Score

Calories: 399.9kcal
Protein: 15.1g
Carbs: 44.8g
Fat: 17.4g
Fibre: 3.7g
Sugar: 7.4g

Estimated from the recipe’s ingredient quantities. Values can vary with brands and substitutions.

Keep it good

Storage

Store leftover tofu and salad separately in airtight containers in the refrigerator.

Reheating

Reheat the tofu in a pan or microwave until warm. Pita bread can be re-warmed on a grill or in a toaster.