greek tofu bowls

Dinner
  • Prep Time : 11 mins
  • Cook Time : 23 mins
  • Total Time : 56 mins
  • Servings : 7
These Greek Tofu Bowls feature crunchy and delicious breaded tofu cutlets over a bed of fresh, crispy veggies, all in a light dressing.

Ingredients

  • Olive oil spray
  • 1 14-ounce package extra firm tofu, drained
  • ½ cup nonfat plain Greek yogurt
  • 2 garlic cloves, minced
  • 1 teaspoon lemon zest, from 1 lemon
  • Kosher salt
  • Freshly ground black pepper
  • ½ cup plain panko breadcrumbs, or gluten-free panko
  • ½ teaspoon garlic powder
  • ½ teaspoon onion powder
  • 1 teaspoon dried oregano
  • 2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil
  • 1 tablespoon red wine vinegar
  • 1 tablespoon lemon juice
  • ½ teaspoon dried oregano
  • ¼ teaspoon kosher salt
  • Freshly ground black pepper
  • 2 Persian cucumbers
  • 1 small red bell pepper
  • 1 cup grape tomatoes
  • ¼ cup sliced red onion
  • 1 ounce crumbled feta cheese

Directions

  1. Preheat oven to 400 degrees F. Lightly spray a sheet pan with oil and set aside.
  2. Place tofu on a paper towel or tea towel lined plate.  Cover with another towel and place a heavy pan on top to press out excess water from tofu.
  3. Meanwhile, make the dressing. In a small measuring cup, combine all dressing ingredients.  Whisk to combine and set aside.
  4. In a medium bowl, combine the yogurt with the garlic, lemon zest, ¼ teaspoon salt and pepper, to taste.
  5. Place breadcrumbs on a plate then add the garlic powder, onion powder, oregano, ½ teaspoon salt and pepper, to taste. Mix to combine.
  6. Slice tofu widthwise into 8 equal slices, about ½ inch each.  Season slices with a pinch of salt and pepper.  Flip the slices and season with another pinch of salt and pepper.
  7. Working with 1 slice at a time, add the tofu to the yogurt mixture and with your hands or the back of a spoon, lightly coat the tofu with the yogurt then set aside on another clean plate.  Repeat with the remaining slices.
  8. Once all slices are coated in yogurt, move to the breading.
  9. Dip each slice in the breadcrumbs, pressing gently to adhere to all sides.  Place each breaded slice on the prepared sheet pan. Lightly spray the top with olive oil.
  10. Place tofu in the oven and bake for 20 minutes.  Remove the sheet pan from the oven, carefully flip each piece, then return to the oven to bake for an additional 20 minutes.
  11. Meanwhile, dice the cucumber and bell pepper into 1-inch pieces and halve the tomatoes.
  12. When the tofu is finished, allow it to cool for 5 minutes while you assemble the bowls.  In 2 shallow bowls, add ½ the cucumber, pepper, onions and tomatoes to each then top with 4 slices of tofu.  Whisk the dressing to re-combine then drizzle over the bowls and top with crumbled feta.

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