The Best Vegan Greek Tofu

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5 from 3 votes

Thinly sliced, marinated tofu roasted on a vertical skewer.

Prep Time10

Cook Time1

Chill Time3

Total Time4 10

Course: Main Course

Servings:

Calories: 188kcal

Author: Lauren Boehme

Equipment

1 Vertical Skewer Pan Link and other options in notes

Ingredients

2 Blocks(15oz each) Super firm tofu*
1/2 Cup Plain vegan yogurt, I used Forager
1/4 Cup Lemon juice
2 Tablespoons Olive oil
4 Cloves Garlic, grated
1 Tablespoons Oregano, dried
1 teaspoon Salt
1/2 teaspoon Cumin
1/2 teaspoon Black pepper
1/3 Cup Vegetable broth

Instructions

Once the tofu is prepped, slice each block into thin slices, using a vegetable peeler, mandolin, or just with a super sharp knife.
Now, in a large mixing bowl, whisk together the yogurt, lemon juice, olive oil, garlic, oregano, salt, cumin and black pepper.
Add the sliced tofu to the bowl and toss to coat all the tofu with the marinade. I like to use my hands so I can be gentle and not break the tofu strips.
Cover the bowl of tofu with plastic wrap or any covering you want. Put in the fridge and let marinate for at least 3 hours, but the longer the better. I like to marinate overnight.
Once ready to make the tofu, preheat the oven to 450 degrees(F).
Take the tofu out of the fridge and start to layer it on a vertical skewer. If using a vertical skewer pan, no need to place in a separate pan. If you are using an onion cut in half with a wooden skewer stuck into it, place that in a small baking dish.
Layer all the tofu, stacking it one slice on top of another, on to the skewer. Stacking them different directions so you create a tall circle or cone shape.(See video).
You want to make sure all the tofu is nicely coated in the yogurt so it all sticks together in the stack.
Pour the vegetable broth into the bottom of the pan or into the baking dish you have the onion in.
Roast for 20-25 minutes, rotate in the oven and spoon or baste the broth at the bottom over the tofu. Roast for 20-25 more minutes or until the tofu is golden brown and you can make sure it is cooked through by pulling a piece of the outside off and making sure it is hot and firm on the inside.
Cut down the sides of the skewer and then serve in a pita with your favorite gyro toppings or in a salad or a rice bowl.

Video

Notes

I used THIS vertical skewer pan.

You can also peel and cut an onion in half, then stab a wooden skewer into the center so it is standing up vertically and then slide your tofu on to the wooden skewer.

*I like to use the super firm tofu, I get it at Trader Joe's. It holds up a lot better. But if you want to use extra firm, just make sure to drain and press all the liquid out of it!

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