Ingredients:
- 12 oz. extra firm tofu, drained
- 1 lemon, juiced
- 2 TBSP shawarma seasoning
- 2 TBSP olive oil
- 3 garlic cloves, minced
- 1 tsp. cornstarch
- 1/2 tsp. salt
- Pita
- Garlic mayonnaise (mayonnaise and garlic, to taste)
- Pickles, sliced
Directions:
- Press Tofu: Halve the tofu and wrap between a clean kitchen towel and place a weight on top for 15-20 minutes.
- Preheat Oven: Preheat oven to 400F.
- Season Tofu: In a large bowl, add the lemon juice through salt and whisk to combine. Using a Y peeler or mandolin, slice strips from the tofu and add to the bowl. Stir to coat.
- Bake and Broil Tofu: Line a large rimmed baking sheet with parchment paper. Add the seasoned tofu to the baking sheet and spread in an even layer. Bake for 15 minutes, stirring once at the 8 minute mark. After 15 minutes, turn your oven to broil and broil until edges are crispy. Watch closely so tofu doesn’t burn.
- Serve: Serve in a warm pita with garlic mayo and pickles.
Tofu Shawarma Wraps
Ingredients
12 oz. extra firm tofu, drained
1 lemon, juiced
2 TBSP shawarma seasoning
2 TBSP olive oil
3 garlic cloves, minced
1 tsp. cornstarch
1/2 tsp. salt
Pita
Garlic mayonnaise (mayonnaise and garlic, to taste)
Pickles, sliced
Directions
- Press Tofu: Halve the tofu and wrap between a clean kitchen towel and place a weight on top for 15-20 minutes.
- Preheat Oven: Preheat oven to 400F.
- Season Tofu: In a large bowl, add the lemon juice through salt and whisk to combine. Using a Y peeler or mandolin, slice strips from the tofu and add to the bowl. Stir to coat.
- Bake and Broil Tofu: Line a large rimmed baking sheet with parchment paper. Add the seasoned tofu to the baking sheet and spread in an even layer. Bake for 15 minutes, stirring once at the 8 minute mark. After 15 minutes, turn your oven to broil and broil until edges are crispy. Watch closely so tofu doesn't burn.
- Serve: Serve in a warm pita with garlic mayo and pickles.