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Crispy baked za'atar tofu and cauliflower, gently spiced and full of flavour. Drizzle with a creamy vegan tzatziki sauce for a quick and easy weeknight meal! #tofurecipes #cauliflowerrecipes #veganrecipes #veganmeal | Recipe on thecookandhim.com

Za'atar Tofu and Cauliflower with Tzatziki Sauce

Prep: 10 mins | Cook: 40 mins | Total: 50 mins | Quantity: serves 2 generously

Ingredients

Za’atar:

  • 3 tblsp oil – I used olive oil
  • 1/2 tsp dried oregano
  • 1/2 tsp dried thyme
  • 1 tsp smoked paprika – add more if you like it spicy or use sumac for even more spice!
  • 1 tsp ground cumin
  • 1 tblsp sesame seeds
  • 1 tsp salt + a few grinds of black pepper
  • 2 cups (400g) firm tofu
  • 3 cups (1 small head/450g) cauliflower – leaves removed and broken into florets

Tzatziki Sauce:

  • 3 tblsp vegan yoghurt
  • 1 tblsp liquid aminos (can sub with soy sauce)
  • 1/4 cup (25g) finely diced cucumber
  • 2-3 leaves fresh mint and/or fresh basil
  • 1 tsp garlic powder
  • juice of 1/2 a lemon
  • pinch each of salt and pepper

Instructions

  1. Preheat your oven to 200 Fan / 220 C / 425 F / Gas 7 and line a large tray (or 2 smaller trays) with parchment or a silicon mat
  2. Drain the tofu from all the water and sandwich between several layers of kitchen paper. Set aside for around 30 minutes then dice into fairly even 3/4 inch (2cm) square chunks
  3. In a large bowl whisk together the oil, oregano, thyme, paprika, cumin, sesame seeds and salt and pepper
  4. Add the tofu and gently turn to coat on all sides. Lay evenly spaced apart onto your tray
  5. Add the cauliflower florets to the large bowl and toss to coat in any of the remaining za'atar sauce
  6. Pile onto your tray and bake the tofu and cauliflower for 35-40 minutes until crisp and golden
  7. While it's baking prepare the tzatziki sauce by stiring all the ingredients together in a small bowl
  8. Serve the tofu and cauliflower piled onto flatbread and top with a good drizzle of the the tzatziki sauce
  9. This is also a lovely wrap filling with crisp lettuce and fresh tomato or use to top and dress a salad

Recipe by The Cook & Him at https://thecookandhim.com/recipes/zaatar-tofu-and-cauliflower-with-tzatziki-sauce/