Vegan Tofu Shawarma
This tofu shawarma recipe is a perfectly spiced high protein lunch or dinner. Top with vegan tzatziki, tabbouleh, and your favorite veggies! This is a simple dinner that is ready in about 30 minutes, a easy and hearty weeknight meal.
Servings: 6 servings
Calories: 138kcal
Cost: $2
Ingredients
- 1 12 ounce package extra firm tofu
- 1 teaspoon smoked paprika
- 1 teaspoon coriander
- 1/2 teaspoon chili powder
- 1/2 teaspoon Black Pepper
- 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1/4 teaspoon Sea Salt
- Pinch cinnamon
- 4 pitas use gluten free if desired
- Toppings, of choice lettuce, cucumber, tomato, tzatziki, garlic sauce, etc.
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 400 degrees Fahrenheit. Line a baking sheet with parchment paper and set aside.
- In a large bowl, crumble the block of tofu with your hands, tearing it into roughly 1-inch pieces. Add the olive oil, paprika, coriander, chili powder, black pepper, garlic powder, salt, and cinnamon. Toss well to combine.
- Place the tofu on the baking sheet, drizzle with olive oil. and spread out onto an even layer. Bake for 30 minutes, flipping halfway during cooking.
- Place your pitas on a plate. Add 1/2 cup of the tofu filling to each pita, and add topings of choice. Enjoy!
Notes
Expert Tips
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- When chopping veggies for the toppings, make them roughly the same size. You want the pieces small enough to be bite-sized and consistent.
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- For a spicier shawarma, add 1/4 teaspoon cayenne pepper to the tofu mixture before baking.
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- If making this recipe ahead of time, toss the tofu and spices, and refrigerate. Bake the tofu right before serving to it's nice and hot.
Nutrition
Calories: 138kcal | Carbohydrates: 21g | Protein: 3g | Fat: 1g | Saturated Fat: 1g | Sodium: 300mg | Potassium: 54mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 1g | Vitamin A: 81IU | Vitamin C: 1mg | Calcium: 36mg | Iron: 1mg