Recipe Name tofu pita pocket salad Submitted by zhia
Recipe Description originally made with chicken, this recipe has been modified for the use of tofu making it vegetarian
Quantity 0 Quantity Unit
Prep Time (minutes) 10 Cook Time (minutes) 10 Ready In (minutes) 20
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Ingredients
Amount Measure Ingredient
2
pita, large (6-1/2pita bread, whole-wheat
2
tablespoonsolive oil
1
teaspoongarlic minced
1/4
cupcilantro, fresh, chopped
1/3
cupwhite wine vinegar
1/2
teaspoonsugar
1
tablespoondill weed
1/2
mediumcucumber, diced
1
medium whole (2-3/5\" dia)Tomatoes chopped
1/2
cups shredded or choppedLettuce, iceberg
1 1/2
cupTofu, firm
Steps
Sequence Step
1In a blender combine juice, 1 tablespoon oil, garlic, coriander, cumin, salt and pepper and mint or cilantro leaves. Process until smooth and pour over tofu to marinate. Refrigerate tofu and allow to marinate for 30 minutes
2In a small bowl stir together vinegar, olive oil, sugar, pepper, salt, dill
3In a large skillet heat 1 tablespoon olive oil over medium high heat. Add marinated tofu and cook for 5-7 minutes, making sure they are crispy on each side stirring occasionally
4Heat pitas under a broiler or in a toaster oven or in a microwave.
5Slice open pitas and stuff with tofu, tomatoes, lettuce and top with dressing. Serve immediately.