Flavor Focus: Creamy, citrusy, Mediterranean-inspired

Creamy Lemon-Tahini Tofu Wraps — Nightshade-Free Goodness

If you love bright, creamy flavors but need to avoid tomato-based spreads and pepper sauces, this wrap is about to become your new favorite lunch.

The lemon-tahini marinade gives tofu a silky texture and rich, Mediterranean-inspired taste. Paired with crunchy veggies inside a whole-grain wrap, it feels incredibly fresh and satisfying.

This recipe is built for flexible meal prep:
— Make the tofu ahead
— Store in the fridge
— Roll into a wrap whenever hunger strikes

Nightshade-free shouldn’t mean flavor-free. It simply means choosing ingredients that help your body thrive. At the same time, you can still have a delicious lunch you’ll look forward to every day.

Stay tuned for more of my favorite healing lunches!

Tips, Tricks, & Tools

Also if you want to make a delicious tofu mayo to put on this sandwich, this is my go-to recipe. Additionally, this is the tofu I use to make the mayo, and my favorite tofu press:

Mayo Recipe: The Best Tofu Mayo(Opens in a new browser tab)

Extra Firm Silken Tofu: Mori-Nu Silken Tofu Extra Firm, Velvety Smooth and Creamy, Low Fat, Gluten-Free, Dairy-Free, Vegan, Made with Non-GMO soybeans, KSA Kosher Parve, Shelf-Stable, Plant protein

Tofu Press: NOYA Adjustable Tofu Press – Vegan Tofu Press to Speed up Removing Water from Silken, Firm, and Extra Firm Tofu in 10-30mins without Crack – BPA Free

Although I have to tell you that there are some extra firm tofu’s that do not need to have the water pressed out of them.

Continue the Journey

Lemon Tahini Tofu Wrap with Crunchy Veggies

(Bright + Creamy Mediterranean Vibes)

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Prep Time 55 minutes mins

Cook Time 20 minutes mins

Total Time 1 hour hr 15 minutes mins

Servings 2 servings

Calories 469 kcal

Ingredients

  

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• 1 block extra firm tofu cut into strips
• 2 lavash wraps

Lemon Tahini Marinade:

• 2 Tbsp tahini
• 2 Tbsp lemon juice
• 1 Tbsp olive oil
• 1 tsp garlic powder
• ½ tsp onion powder
• ½ tsp dried dill
• ¼ tsp salt
• 2-3 Tbsp water to thin

Instructions

 

How to Prep:

• Press tofu for 25 minutes and slice into strips or cutlets.

Marinate:

• Whisk marinade ingredients until smooth; coat tofu.
• Marinate 30 minutes

Bake:

• Bake at 375°F for 18–22 minutes — OR pan-sear lightly.

Notes

Wrap Assembly:
• Lemon-tahini tofu slices
• Shredded carrots
• English cucumber strips
• Fresh spinach or romaine
• Squeeze of lemon or spoon of dairy-free yogurt (optional)
• Whole grain wrap or sprouted tortilla

Creamy, citrusy, and extremely satisfying.

Please note that these ingredients are not included in the nutritional information.

Nutrition

Calories: 469kcalCarbohydrates: 50gProtein: 24gFat: 20gSaturated Fat: 3gPolyunsaturated Fat: 6gMonounsaturated Fat: 9gSodium: 722mgPotassium: 420mgFiber: 3gSugar: 3gVitamin A: 26IUVitamin C: 7mgCalcium: 92mgIron: 6mg

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