Tofu Shawarma & Couscous Bowl (Vegan)
This Easy Tofu Shawarma & Couscous Bowl is a quick, nourishing vegan meal packed with warm spices and fresh textures. Golden, spiced tofu is paired with fluffy couscous that comes together in minutes, then topped with crisp vegetables and a creamy tahini yogurt sauce. It’s a cozy, flavor-rich bowl that feels both comforting and vibrant—ideal for a quick lunch or dinner with minimal effort.
Servings 2
Ingredients
Tofu Shawarma
- 1¼ cups firm tofu pressed & cubed
- 1 tbsp olive oil
- 1 tsp paprika
- 1 tsp cumin
- 1 tsp coriander
- 1 tsp garlic minced
- 1/2 tsp turmeric
- 1/2 tsp cinnamon
- Salt & pepper
- 1 tsp lemon juice
Couscous
- 1/2 cup couscous
- 1/2 cup hot water or vegetable broth
- Pinch salt
- 1 tsp cumin
- 1/4 tsp turmeric
- 1/2 tsp tahini
- 1/2 tbsp chopped, cilantro
- 1 tsp olive oil
Fresh Toppings
- Cucumber slices
- Cherry tomatoes
- Shredded cabbage or greens
- Fresh parsley mint, or cilantro
Creamy Tahini Sauce
- 3 tbsp yogurt
- 1 tbsp tahini
- 1 tbsp olive oil
- 1 tsp lemon juice
- Pinch salt
- 1 clove garlic minced
Instructions
Make Couscous
- Add Couscous to a bowl
- Pour hot water or broth
- Cover and let sit for 5 minutes
- Fluff with a fork
- Add olive oil, cumin, turmeric, tahini, and cilantro
- Combine all the ingredients thoroughly.
Cook Shawarma Tofu
- Toss tofu with oil, spices, and lemon juice,
- Let it marinate for 30 minutes to soak up the flavors.
- Pan-fry for 8–10 minutes until golden
- (or bake at 200°C / 400°F for 20–25 min)
Mix the sauce
- Mix all the ingredients until smooth and creamy.
- If the mixture is too thick, you can add more olive oil or water to achieve your desired consistency.
Assemble Your Bowl
- Start with a fluffy couscous base.
- Add shawarma-flavored tofu on top.
- Include a variety of fresh vegetables.
- Finally, drizzle sauce generously over everything.