Perfect Tofu Shawarma Recipe

I'm a huge fan of Chicken Shawarma sandwiches, they're so filling and highly customizable! This Tofu Shawarma recipe is packed with protein and veggies to keep you full and satisfied. It's a recipe that is perfect for lunch time that the whole family is sure to enjoy. 

Ingredients

Tofu Shawarma

• 375 g extra-firm tofu (one block), thinly sliced

• Chicken Shawarma Seasoning (2 tbsp)

• Sumac Seasoning (1 Tbsp)

• 1.5 tbsp olive oil

*See recipe below for homemade Chicken Shawarma Seasoning !

Pickled Red Onions

• 1 red onion, thinly sliced

• 3 radishes, thinly sliced

• 1 tbsp honey

• 1 cup boiling water

• 1 cup vinegar 

Tzatziki Rapide

• 1 cup plain Greek Yogurt 

• 1 tbsp Olive Oil

• 1 tbsp Apple Cider Vinegar

• 2 tbsp fresh dill, chopped

• 1 Persian cucumber, grated

• ½ tsp salt (optional)

To Serve

• 1 tomato, finely diced

• 1 handful fresh dill, chopped

• 2 Persian cucumbers, finely diced

• Pickled radishes and onions (above)

• 4 flatbreads (pita or naan) 

Instructions

1. Prep the oven: Preheat to 350 °F and line a baking sheet with parchment paper. 

2. Mix Shawarma Seasoning, Sumac together in a small bowl

3. Slice and marinate tofu: Use a potato peeler (or grater) to shave tofu into thin strips. Transfer strips into a large bowl, pour over the olive oil, and toss dry ingredients to coat evenly. Spread the tofu on the prepared baking sheet. 

4. Bake tofu: Bake for about 30 minutes, or until crispy.

5. Pickle onions: Place sliced red onions in a jar with honey, hot water, and vinegar. Stir and set aside to pickle while you continue. 

6. Make tzatziki: In a bowl, combine Greek yogurt, olive oil, chopped dill, grated cucumber, and salt. Stir until well mixed. 

7. Assemble the wraps:

   • Warm your flatbread.

   • Spread tzatziki over it.

   • Layer on the crispy tofu, pickled onions, diced tomato, diced cucumbers, extra dill, and pickled radishes. 

8. Wrap and serve: Carefully wrap each in foil or parchment paper to keep it closed. Enjoy immediately! 

*Homemade Chicken Shawarma Seasoning Recipe 

•  1/4 cup ground black pepper
•  1/4 cup ground allspice
•  1/4 cup garlic powder
•  2 tablespoons ground cloves
•  2 tablespoons ground cinnamon
•  2 tablespoons ground nutmeg
•  2 tablespoons ground cardamom
•  1 tablespoon chili powder
•  1 tablespoons dried oregano
•  1 tablespoon salt