By Shannon @ Yup, it's Vegan 25 Comments
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This post is sponsored by House Foods. All opinions are my own.
Stuff a warm pita bread with tender spiced tofu, lettuce, tomatoes, and vegan tzatziki to make these delicious grilled tofu gyros!
I’ve always been of the opinion that there’s no reason for vegetarians to feel left out when it comes to grilling. The majority of plant-based foods taste delicious when grilled, and while it takes a little bit of finesse, grilled tofu is no exception. Here I’ve marinated it in a blend of Greek inspired seasonings and umami ingredients to make it worthy of your grill.
You can certainly use tahini sauce or hummus instead of vegan tzatziki, but I encourage whipping some up if you can access plain non-dairy yogurt. I tested this with both coconut yogurt (my fave) and almond yogurt (something I eat begrudgingly) and thanks to the punchy vinegar and dill flavors, it tastes great either way.
I put some french fries in my tofu gyros because they’re sometimes included and I am a potato lover. Optional! Any grilled vegetables you happen to be cooking up would also be nice additions here. I rounded my pita bread out with lettuce, cherry tomatoes, some extra fresh parsley, and a few slivers of red onion.
If you give this grilled tofu gyros a try, let me know! Making it is as simple as firing up the grill, picking up some pita bread and House Foods tofu at the grocery store, and whisking together a simple marinade. I hope you enjoy this gyros minus the meat!
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Grilled Tofu Gyros
Tofu is dipped in a Greek-inspired savory marinade, grilled to perfection, and drizzled with dairy-free tzatziki to make these grilled tofu gyros.
Course Main Course
Cuisine Mediterranean, refined sugar-free
Keyword grilled greek tofu, tofu gyros
Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 30 minutes
Total Time 1 hour
Servings 4 servings
Calories 392kcal
Author Yup, it's Vegan
Ingredients
For the vegan tzatziki:
For the savory grilled tofu:
- 1 16 oz. block House Foods extra-firm tofu
- 1 and 1/2 tbsp olive oil
- 4 tbsp low-sodium soy sauce
- 2 tbsp tomato paste
- 1 tsp mustard
- 1/4 tsp garlic powder
- 1/4 tsp ground cinnamon
- 1/4 tsp ground black pepper
- 1/2 tsp ground coriander
- 1/2 tsp ground cumin
- 1 tsp dried oregano
For the grilled tofu gyros:
- 4 pita breads
- vegan tzatziki (recipe above)
- savory grilled tofu (recipe above)
- 2 cups shredded lettuce
- 1 cup cherry tomatoes sliced
- cooked French fries (optional)
Instructions
For the vegan tzatziki:
Sprinkle the shredded cucumber with salt and place it in a colander to drain for 10-15 minutes.
Stir together the yogurt, oil, garlic, salt, and vinegar in a bowl. Take the cucumber and squeeze out any more excess liquid using your hands or cheesecloth. Stir it into the mixture until well-incorporated. Finally, stir in the fresh dill. Season to taste and store cold.
For the savory grilled tofu:
Open the tofu, drain liquid from the package, and then wrap it in a clean towel, placing a heavy object on top of it to press out excess liquid from it. (Or use a tofu press). Let the tofu press for 10-15 minutes.
Preheat your grilling implement and make sure the grates are cleaned and well-seasoned with oil.
Mix together all of the ingredients for the tofu marinade until smooth. Cut the tofu width-wise into 8 approximately-equal slices. Use a baking dish or a large plate to pour the marinade over the tofu slices, then turn them over to coat both sides.
Grill the tofu pieces on an outside edge of the grill (don't use the hottest part; low-and-slow helps make the tofu a little chewier and crispier). Cook for 6-8 minutes per side, flipping halfway through. You want to see the tofu getting a little bit crisp on the outside with nice browning.
If desired, brush the tofu with a little bit more of the extra marinade after cooking.
For the grilled tofu gyros:
If desired, warm the pitas on the grill or however you prefer. Add two slices of tofu to each pita, along with plenty of lettuce, tomato, tzatziki, French fries if using, and any other toppings of choice. Enjoy hot.
Notes
Nutrition facts exclude French fries and assume only half of the sauce is used.
Nutrition
Serving: 1pita with tofu and toppings | Calories: 392kcal | Carbohydrates: 47g | Protein: 24g | Fat: 14g | Saturated Fat: 2g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 4g | Monounsaturated Fat: 3g | Sodium: 926mg | Potassium: 1099mg | Fiber: 8g | Sugar: 5g | Vitamin A: 2950IU | Vitamin C: 45.4mg | Calcium: 310mg | Iron: 7mg