Loaded Hummus Bowl With Shawarma Shredded Tofu

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Hummus Bowl with Spiced Shredded Tofu and Sumac Tomato Salad

Prep time: 10 MinCook time: 10 MinTotal time: 20 Min

A loaded hummus bowl is really my favourite thing to eat. This one is piled high with a shawarma-ish spiced shredded tofu and a Turkish style sumac onion and tomato salad. Fresh and zingy meets earthy and spicy, mopped up with the creamy hummus on a flatbread.

Ingredients

• 350g hummus
• 200g cherry tomatoes
• 15g parsley
• ¼ red onion
• 1 block of tofu
• 2 tbsp toasted sesame seeds (optional)
• 1-2 flatbreads

Tofu Spice Mix:

• ½ tsp ground coriander
• ½ tsp ground cumin
• ¾ tsp sumac
• ¾ tsp smoked paprika
• ¼ tsp garlic powder
• ¼ tsp onion powder
• ¾ tsp sesame seeds
• Salt and black pepper, to taste
• 3 tbsp olive oil

Sumac Pickled Red Onion:

• 40g red onion
• 50g apple cider vinegar
• 3g sugar (optional)
• 1g salt
• 2g sumac

Instructions

1. Prepare the Sumac Pickled Red Onion: Finely slice the onion, using a mandolin if you have one, and place it in a small bowl. Pour over the apple cider vinegar, salt, sugar (if using), and sumac. Massage gently to evenly coat the onion and help it soften. Set aside.
2. Prepare the Tomato Salad: Quarter the cherry tomatoes and finely chop the parsley. Add both to the bowl with the red onion but do not mix until ready to serve.
3. Prepare the Tofu: In a bowl, mix together all the tofu spice mix ingredients. Cut the tofu into two blocks lengthwise, then use a speed peeler to peel each block into thick ribbons. Place the tofu in the bowl with the spice mix, tossing gently to coat evenly.
4. Cook the Tofu: Heat a large frying pan over medium heat. Fry the tofu ribbons for 4-6 minutes, until they start to crisp at the edges while remaining slightly soft in the middle. Avoid overcooking, as it can make the tofu hard. Season with additional salt and pepper to taste.
5. Finish the Salad: Drizzle a little olive oil and a pinch of salt over the tomato salad, then toss to combine.
6. Assemble the Bowl: Divide the hummus between bowls, topping with the spiced tofu and sumac tomato salad. Finish with a drizzle of olive oil, a sprinkle of sumac, sesame seeds, if using, and a warm flatbread on the side.