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Flavour Packed Tofu Shawarma

A flavour packed tofu shawarma that is a healthy and versatile version of the Middle Eastern original!

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Flavour Packed Tofu Shawarma

Ingredients

1 Shawarma SeasoningPack
1 Tofu (medium-hard)Pack
Flabtreads
1 cup Yoghurt
1 tsp Sugar
1 cup White wine vinegar
2 cloves GarlicMinced
1 Red Onion
3 GherkinsSliced thinly
1 bunch Fresh Mint

Method

1

Remove your tofu from the pack and press it with a paper towel and heavy book/pan for about 10 minutes to let the water drain

2

Cube the tofu and add to a bowl, tossu with the Shawarma Seasoning

3

Pan fry on all sides until golden

4

In a small bowl add your sliced red onion and top with some white wine vinegar and a teaspoon of sugar to pickle, leave for about 10-15 minutes then drain

5

In a small bowl add your Greek Yoghurt and minced yoghurt, mix well

6

Get your flatbread (you can use a tortilla, wrap or make one)

7

Spread the yoghurt onto the flatbread, add some of the cubed tofu, a few gherkins (sliced thinly), a few fresh mint leaves and some of pickled onion

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Roll up and enjoy!

Notes

A great vegetarian option for when you want something a tad different. This shawarma packs a punch but is also healthy and easy to make. 

 

Recipe from https://hungryfifi.com/recipes/flavour-packed-tofu-shawarma/

Fifi

Fifi

Persian by heritage, British by upbringing. Currently writing The Bahrain Almanac, out end of 2026.

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