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.
Jump to RecipeThis 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
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.
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Lemon Tahini Tofu Wrap with Crunchy Veggies
Ingredients
- 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
• 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.
