Gluten-free · Middle Eastern · 30 min
Mini Tofu Shawarma with Cucumber-Tomato Salad & Mint Yogurt
- 30 min
- 2–6 servings
- 590 kcal / serving
Tofu shawarma wrapped with a bright cucumber-tomato salad and mint yogurt, this quick dish balances tender, seasoned tofu with fresh veggie crunch and a cooling yogurt sauce. It's simple enough for a weeknight but flavorful enough to feel special.
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Ingredients
- ½English cucumber
- 1 (12 oz) pkgextra firm tofu
- ½ small pkgfresh mint
- 1 clovegarlic
- ¾ cupplain Greek yogurt
- 1shallot
- 6small flour tortillas
- 1tomato
- shallots
- tomatoes
- English cucumbers
- red onion
From the pantry: black pepper, cardamom, ground, cayenne pepper, cinnamon, ground, cloves, ground, cumin, ground, extra virgin olive oil, nutmeg, ground, paprika, red wine vinegar, salt, turmeric, ground
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Produce
- ½English cucumber
- ½ small pkgfresh mint
- 1 clovegarlic
- 1shallot
- 1tomato
- shallots
- tomatoes
- English cucumbers
- red onion
Dairy, eggs & chilled
- 1 (12 oz) pkgextra firm tofu
- ¾ cupplain Greek yogurt
Bakery & bread
- 6small flour tortillas
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Ingredients for 2, 4 and 6 servings
| Ingredient | 2 servings | 4 servings | 6 servings |
|---|---|---|---|
| English cucumber | ½ | 1 | 1 ½ |
| extra firm tofu | 1 (12 oz) pkg | 2 (12 oz) pkgs | 3 (12 oz) pkgs |
| fresh mint | ½ small pkg | 1 small pkg | 1 small pkg |
| garlic | 1 clove | 2 cloves | 3 cloves |
| plain Greek yogurt | ¾ cup | 1 ½ cups | 2 ¼ cups |
| shallot | 1 | 2 | |
| small flour tortillas | 6 | 12 | 18 |
| tomato | 1 | 2 | 3 |
| red onion | ½ medium |
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Directions
- Preheat the oven to 450°F and start prepping the tofu. Cut the block in half lengthwise, then press it between towels with a weight to remove excess moisture.
- Wash and dry all fresh produce so everything is ready to go.
- In a medium bowl, combine oil with the ground spices to form a paste.
- Cut the pressed tofu into medium-sized cubes, toss them in the spice paste until evenly coated, then spread on a baking sheet in a single layer.
- Bake until the cubes are golden and crisp, tossing halfway through, about 20 minutes.
- In the same bowl or a clean one, whisk together vinegar, oil, salt, and pepper to make a bright dressing.
- Thinly slice the shallot and add it to the dressing; set aside.
- Small-dice the tomato and cucumber, then combine with a pinch of salt if desired to form the salad; keep ready for assembly.
- Strip mint leaves from the stems, mince, and mix with minced garlic into the yogurt to form a sauce; season with salt and pepper.
- Warm the tortillas in a skillet, oven, or microwave if you like them pliable.
- Assemble by spooning roasted tofu onto each tortilla, top with cucumber-tomato salad, and finish with a generous spoon of mint yogurt. Roll and serve.
- Remarks: any remaining salad or sauce can be stored separately for leftovers.
Two tips
- Make ahead: press the tofu up to an hour in advance, then finish baking when you’re ready to eat.
- Serving idea: crumble the roasted tofu over a bed of greens and drizzle with the mint yogurt for a light bowl option.
Nutrition per serving
- Calories
- 590 kcal
- Protein
- 35 g
- Carbs
- 60 g
- Fat
- 26 g
- Fiber
- 6 g
- Sodium
- 635 mg
Estimates from the recipe's published nutrition data; they change with the version you pick above.
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