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Skinny Souvlaki Recipe (Vegetarian) Like You’ve Never Tasted. Made with Grilled Zoodles, Butternut Squash Zoodles and Mushrooms. Drizzled with Tahini and Served in a Tortilla Instead of Pita Bread

Have you tried grilling zoodles?

How about butternut squash zoodles?

I had so much fun making and grilling them….

….and eating them too!!

Front View of Butternut Squash Zoodles, Red Onions, Green Peppers, Feta, and Grilled Mushrooms Wrapped in a Tortilla and Placed on a Skillet. Oregano Strewn All Over. Pyramid-Shaped Lime is Visible in the Background - Vegetarian Souvlaki


In this recipe, I put Tahini as a topping.  The souvlaki has a nutty flavor which is exactly what my taste buds wanted.

Traditionally, souvlakis are served with Tzatziki which is a yogurt based sauce.  However, I find that yogurt and feta combination to be too much dairy products.  Instead, Tahini keeps this recipe light and delicious.  You can also add some Greek salad dressing, but, I like it without it.

Closeup View of Butternut Squash Zoodles, Red Onions, Green Peppers, Feta, and Grilled Mushrooms Wrapped in a Tortilla and Placed on a Skillet. Vegetarian Souvlaki

My favorite part about Greek food is the feta cheese! I love it salty and tangy flavor.  I love how my mouth totally awakens with just one crumble of feta cheese!

This time around, I grilled the feta cheese for 15 seconds before adding it to the recipe.  Oh yeah! You heard me right!!

Grilled feta cheese has a whole new flavor to it.  There is a little smokiness to the salty flavor of the cheese and it turns just a little crispy.  Yet, it melts in your mouth!

I am not doing it justice! You HAVE to try grilled feta for yourself.

Overhead View of the Wrapped Souvlaki Placed on a Skillet. utternut Squash Zoodles, Red Onions, Green Peppers, Feta, and Grilled Mushrooms Wrapped in a Tortilla and Placed on a Skillet. Oregano Strewn All Over and Pyramid-Shaped Lime Act as Garnish

If you are a vegan, I have a vegan feta recipe for you! The only thing to do differently is to cut it into finger like shapes instead of cubes

Some of the butternut squash noodles were left un-grilled before wrapping it up.  Also, I left the onions raw and together they added a nice crunch!

Have you tried grilled feta before?

Front View of Butternut Squash Zoodles, Red Onions, Green Peppers, Feta, and Grilled Mushrooms Wrapped in a Tortilla and Placed on a Skillet. Oregano Strewn All Over. Pyramid-Shaped Lime is Visible in the Background

Vegetarian Souvlaki

Rini
Grilled Mushrooms, Grilled Zoodles and Grilled Feta help make up this delicious vegetarian souvlaki!  Top with Tahini.  **Contains Affiliate Links
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Total Time 30 minutes
Course Lunch
Cuisine Greek
Servings 2 people
Calories 571 kcal

Ingredients
  

  • 1 Zucchini, medium sized Spiralized and divided into 2 equal parts
  • 1/2 Butternut Squash, small Spiralized and divided
  • 2 Portobello Mushrooms Cut into long strips
  • 1 Green Bell Pepper Cut into long strips
  • 1/2 block Feta Cut into finger shapes
  • 4 Tbsp Tahini homemade, divided
  • 1/4 Red onion julienne, divided
  • 1 tsp oregano divided
  • 1 tsp black pepper optional, divided
  • 2 Tortilla Organic
  • 1.5 tsp Extra Virgin Olive Oil

Instructions
 

  • Warm up a stove top grill
  • Spread the olive oil on the grill
  • Set a few butternut squash zoodles aside (about 4 strands per souvlaki)
    Overhead view of a small bowl with tahini. Bowl is surrounded by chopped veggies
  • Place remaining spiralized vegegies on the grill.  Keep them far apart
  • Place the mushrooms and bell pepper strips on the grill
    Veggies on the grill - Souvlaki
  • On a griddle, place a tortilla and set the heat to low
    A tortilla placed on a griddle
  • Cook the zoodles for only 45 seconds or less. 
  • When the zoodles start to brown, layer them on the tortilla
    Overhead view of Butternut Squash and Zucchini Zoodles on tortilla - Souvlaki
  • When the mushrooms have browned, place on top
    Mushrooms topped on the zoodles and tortilla
  • Top with the green bell peppers when they start to brown
    Green Bell Peppers added to the souvlaki
  • Take 4 pieces of feta per souvlaki and grill it for no more than 15 seconds
    Feta placed on a griddle - Souvlaki
  • Top the grilled feta on the souvlaki
    Top Souvlaki with the Grilled Feta
  • Drizzle the tahini on the souvlaki
    Top Souvlaki with Tahini
  • Spinkle oregano and black pepper
  • Wrap it up using parchment paper

Serve Immediately

    Notes

    • I spiralized a whole butternut squash and refrigerated the remaining
    • Most of my ingredients were pre-cut from the store.  If you are cutting the veggies yourself, it will take a little longer than 30min to prepare this recipe.  But, it will be worth it!

    Nutrition

    Serving: 1souvlakiCalories: 571kcalCarbohydrates: 54gProtein: 20gFat: 33gSaturated Fat: 11gCholesterol: 50mgSodium: 865mgPotassium: 1308mgFiber: 8gSugar: 12g
    Keyword how to make souvlaki, vegetarian souvlaki
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    Rini

    Welcome to Healing Tomato . My name is Rini coming to you from the sunshine state. Florida is an haven of amazing cuisine which I incorporate into my recipes. From the first time a rolling pin was put in my hand at the age of 8, I have been cooking traditional Indian food in the kitchen. When I was able to reach the stove, I began exploring every world cuisine. I have cooked healthy foods and unhealthy ones too! Now, I focus on more wholesome recipes that are healing to body and soul. Come, heal with me! Contact Me

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    2 Comments

    1. My mouth is watering just looking at this amazing recipe. Grilling feta? Never heard of it, but NOW I’m definitely giving it a try, great recipe!

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