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Saturday, February 28, 2015

Greek Tofu Pitas

Total Time: 1 hr 40 mins Preparation Time: 1 hr 30 mins Cook Time: 10 mins

Ingredients

  • Servings: 4
  • 14 ounces extra firm tofu
  • 2 tablespoons olive oil
  • 1/2 cup broth
  • 1/4 cup pesto sauce
  • 3 large garlic cloves, minced
  • 2 teaspoons oregano
  • 2 teaspoons thyme
  • 2 teaspoons rosemary
  • 1 teaspoon lemon juice
  • salt
  • pepper
  • 1/3 cup crumbled feta
  • 1/3 cup tzatziki, sauce
  • 1 cucumber, chopped
  • 1 large tomato, chopped
  • 1/4 cup pitted kalamata olive, chopped
  • 4 pita bread

Recipe

  • 1 drain the tofu and press for 30 min by putting between paper towels with a large weight (book or heavy pan) on top.
  • 2 prepare the marinade by mixing oil, broth, pesto, garlic, oregano, thyme, rosemary, lemon and salt and pepper to taste.
  • 3 cut the tofu into thin strips. marinate the tofu for 1hr minimum, tossing a few times to make sure it is evenly distributed but being careful not to break pieces.
  • 4 meanwhile, combine cucumber, tomato, olive and feta in a bowl.
  • 5 take the tofu out of the marinade (reserve marinade) and fry over very high heat in a non-stick skillet until darkly browned (very important that it is non-stick!). turn off heat and immediately pour extra marinade over tofu.
  • 6 meanwhile, heat up pitas in oven or microwave. cut in half and fill each one with tofu, tzatziki, and veggies.

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