Tofu Shawarma
What type of tofu should I use?
Use extra-firm tofu for this recipe to ensure the tofu holds its shape when being sliced so thinly. Silken tofu will not work!
Why isn’t my tofu going crispy?
If your tofu isn’t turning crispy, you may not have dried it thoroughly enough when draining the tofu. Alternatively, you may need to turn up the heat in your oven.
Note that the tofu should not be overtly crispy in this recipe either – just the edges begin to turn a little crisp when done.
How to make the shawarma sauce spicy?
If you like a spicier shawarma sauce, increase the quantity of cayenne chili pepper in the recipe. You could also add some hot sauce to your wrap or salad!
This easy tofu shawarma is a fantastic vegan protein source for wraps and salads, and is packed with delicious earthy spices and flavors. Perfect for meal prepping in 25 minutes.
Ingredients
- 200g extra-firm tofu
- 1 tbsp olive oil
- ½ lemon, juiced
- 1 tbsp honey
- 1 tsp cumin
- 1 tsp smoked paprika
- 1 tsp turmeric
- 1 tsp oregano
- 0.5 tsp cayenne chili pepper
- 1 tsp salt
- 1 tsp black pepper
- 1 tsp ground ginger
- 2 garlic cloves, minced
To Serve
- 2 flatbreads
- 1 head little gem lettuce
- 1 large tomato or 6 cherry tomatoes
- ½ cucumber
- 4 tbsp homemade tzatziki
Instructions
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- Remove the tofu from its packaging and use a clean cloth to pat it dry, gently squeezing the tofu to remove as much excess moisture as possible.
- Use the slicing side of your box grater to slice the tofu thinly. Gently arrange the tofu on a lined baking sheet.
- Preheat your oven to 180C | 356F.
- Mix together the shawarma marinade ingredients (all the spices, lemon juice, olive oil, and honey). Add a tablespoon or two or water to loosen the marinade and make it easier to mix into the sliced tofu.
- Pour the shawarma sauce over the tofu and use tongs or your hands to gently coat every tofu slice in the marinade. The tofu is quite delicate when sliced so thinly, so I found using my hands the best method!
- Arrange the coated tofu so it’s spread across the baking tray, and then bake the tofu for 15 – 20 minutes until it’s just beginning to crisp at the edges.
- Arrange the flatbreads with your salad ingredients, the tofu shawarma, and the tzatziki sauce.
Notes
If you don’t have a box grater, you could simply slice the tofu thinly with a knife or you could try a mandolin instead.
For a spicier shawarma marinade, increase the quantity of cayenne chili paste used.
You could fry the tofu instead of baking it if you prefer. This recipe can also work great in the air fryer, just take care not to break the tofu too much when transferring it to your air fryer basket. Bake in the air fryer for no more than 10 minutes (the tofu is thin so it will cook quickly!).
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Cuisinart Boxed Grater
Nutrition Information:
Yield: 2 Serving Size: 1
Amount Per Serving: Calories: 560Total Fat: 17gSaturated Fat: 3gTrans Fat: 0gUnsaturated Fat: 13gCholesterol: 2mgSodium: 1718mgCarbohydrates: 84gFiber: 14gSugar: 22gProtein: 25gl
