Grilled Tofu Gyros

This recipe was created by HSUS’s expert chefs and approved by HSUS’s team of registered dietitians. This recipe meets the USDA guidelines for K12 and childcare programs.

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Servings: 12

Serving Size: 15.52 ounces

Ingredients

Mediterranean Tofu
3/4 cup canola oil
7 tablespoons lemon juice
3 tablespoons tomato paste
1 tablespoon garlic powder
1 tablespoon dried oregano, ground
2 teaspoons Kosher salt
2 teaspoons ground cumin
2 teaspoons ground mustard powder
12 cups tofu, extra firm, drained, pressed, cut into 2.5 ounce planks

Tzatziki sauce
3/4 cup cannellini beans, canned, drained, rinsed
1 tablespoon lemon juice
1 1/2 teaspoon apple cider vinegar
1 teaspoon garlic powder
1/2 teaspoon dried dill weed
1/2 teaspoon Kosher salt
1 cup cucumber, with peel, shredded

For service
3 cups cucumber, with peel, chopped
3 cups Roma tomatoes, small dice
24 whole wheat pita bread, 6″ each
6 cups romaine lettuce, chopped
3/4 cup picked red onion

Preparation

1. For Mediterranean Tofu – In a medium mixing bowl, combine canola oil lemon juice, tomato paste, garlic powder, oregano, salt, cumin and mustard powder. Whisk well. Place tofu in a hotel pan and coat in marinade. Cover and place into cooler. Allow to marinate for at least 30 minutes. Drain and discard excess marinade.
2. On a bar or flat-top grill over medium-high heat, grill tofu for 4-5 minutes on each side until slightly charred on all sides and heated through. Tofu can be held in hotel pans in hot box or hot well until ready for service.
3. For Tzatziki Sauce – combine cannellini beans, lemon juice, apple cider vinegar, garlic powder, dill weed and salt. Process in food processor until smooth. Fold in cucumber until combined. Tzatziki can be held in sealed container in cooler until ready for service.
4. In a mixing bowl, combine tomatoes and cucumbers. Vegetables can be store in a sealed container in cooler until ready for service.
5. For service – 2 gyros per serving. Place 2 pitas on a plate. Layer 1/4 cup lettuce, 1 tofu plank 1/4 cup tomato and cucumbers and 6 slices pickled onions on each pita. Top each with 1 tablespoon tzatziki.

Nutrition information 

Calories: 617 Total Fat: 22g Saturated Fat: 2g Trans Fat: 0g Carbohydrate: 81g Fiber: 7g Total Sugars: 5g Protein: 25g Sodium: 1,058mg

Notes

Each serving provides 2 meat/meat alternate, 2 ounce equivalent grains and 1/4 cup dark green vegetable, 1/8 cup red/orange vegetable and 1/4 cup other vegetable.

*The nutrition information is an estimate based on general ingredients. These amounts will vary based on the products you are using.