This easy and filling vegetarian weeknight dinner is rich in protein (hello, tofu and hummus!)
and ready in less than 30 minutes.
Jennifer Causey
You’ll want to make this protein-packed, vegetarian dinner on repeat.
Photo:Jennifer Causey
It’s light, yet filling, and bursting with flavor.
Its aromatic and herbaceous and will inject life and flavor onto anything it seasons.
Have lots of warm pita bread on hand and dinner is served.
For another vegetarian option, halloumi would make a great substitute for the tofu.
Cook the same way as the tofu, turning often, until golden, about 5 minutes.
This recipe was developed by Marianne Williams.
pkg.extra-firm tofu, drained and cut into 3/4-in.
Press and pat tofu cubes dry with kitchen towels.
Thread 4 pieces tofu onto each of 8 (10-inch) skewers.
Place on a plate.
Sprinkle with 2 teaspoons zaatar and 1/2 teaspoon salt, turning and rolling skewers to evenly coat in seasoning.
Preheat a grill pan or grill to high (450 to 500F).
Carefully brush pan or grates with 2 tablespoons oil.
Drizzle tofu with remaining 1 tablespoon oil.
Grill skewers, turning occasionally, until grill marks appear on all sides, about 8 minutes.
Transfer to a large plate.
Sprinkle tofu with remaining 1/4 teaspoon salt.
Spoon 3 tablespoons hummus onto each of 4 plates.
Add tomato-olive salad and tofu skewers.
Sprinkle remaining 1 teaspoon zaatar over tofu.
Top with parsley and serve with pita bread, if desired.
