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Grilled Tofu Bowls with Tahini Sauce


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  • Author: Recipe Creator
  • Total Time: 1 hour 35 minutes
  • Yield: 4 servings 1x
  • Diet: Vegan

Description

Delicious grilled tofu bowls served with fresh vegetables and a creamy tahini sauce.


Ingredients

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  • 14 oz extra-firm tofu, pressed and cubed
  • 3 tablespoons olive oil
  • 1 tablespoon lemon juice
  • 1 tablespoon soy sauce or tamari
  • 1 teaspoon ground cumin
  • 1 teaspoon smoked paprika
  • ½ teaspoon turmeric
  • ½ teaspoon garlic powder
  • Salt and pepper to taste
  • 1 cup cooked quinoa or rice
  • 1 cup cucumber, diced
  • 1 cup cherry tomatoes, halved
  • 1 small red onion, thinly sliced
  • ½ cup fresh parsley or mint, chopped
  • 2 pita breads, warmed and cut into wedges
  • ¼ cup tahini
  • ¼ cup plain dairy-free yogurt
  • 1 tablespoon lemon juice
  • 1 clove garlic, minced
  • Water to thin
  • Salt to taste

Instructions

  1. Combine all marinade ingredients in a bowl, toss in tofu cubes, and let sit for at least 1 hour (or overnight for deeper flavor).
  2. Preheat a grill or grill pan over medium heat. Grill tofu on all sides until golden and crispy, about 10–12 minutes total.
  3. While tofu cooks, whisk together tahini yogurt sauce ingredients until smooth and creamy.
  4. Build each bowl with quinoa or rice as a base. Add cucumbers, tomatoes, onion, herbs, and grilled tofu.
  5. Drizzle with tahini sauce and serve with warm pita on the side.

Notes

  • For best flavor, marinate the tofu overnight.
  • Adjust the thickness of the tahini sauce with water as needed.
  • Prep Time: 20 minutes
  • Cook Time: 15 minutes
  • Category: Dinner
  • Method: Grilling
  • Cuisine: Mediterranean

Nutrition

  • Serving Size: 1 bowl
  • Calories: 450
  • Sugar: 4g
  • Sodium: 600mg
  • Fat: 25g
  • Saturated Fat: 3g
  • Unsaturated Fat: 18g
  • Trans Fat: 0g
  • Carbohydrates: 40g
  • Fiber: 8g
  • Protein: 15g
  • Cholesterol: 0mg