Description

One reliably delicious, easy, and healthful plant-based entrée is tofu veggie kebabs: chunks of tofu and vegetables threaded on skewers, then marinated in a flavorful sauce and grilled or roasted. These kebabs are perfect for a cookout or a quick weeknight meal. Serve it with a side dish, such as Turmeric Brown Rice, and you’re set with a globally inspired, vibrant meal you won’t soon forget.

Ingredients

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Marinade:

Juice of 2 lemons
1 tablespoon extra-virgin olive oil
1/3 cup chopped fresh cilantro, or 2 teaspoons dried
3 garlic cloves, minced
1 tablespoon minced fresh ginger
1–1/2 teaspoons ground cumin
1 teaspoon ground coriander
1 teaspoon sweet paprika
1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
1/4 teaspoon ground turmeric
1/4 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
1/4 teaspoon salt (optional)

Kebabs:

1 (14-ounce) package extra-firm tofu, drained
2 small summer squash, cut into 4 chunks each
1 small onion, quartered
1 medium bell pepper, quartered

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Instructions

Make the marinade: In a shallow dish, combine the lemon juice, olive oil, cilantro, garlic, ginger, cumin, coriander, paprika, cinnamon, turmeric, pepper, and salt (if using).
Make the kebabs: Squeeze out the excess liquid from the tofu and slice it into 12 cubes. Put the tofu in the marinade and gently turn it until well coated. Cover and refrigerate for 2 hours, turning the cubes twice during that time to fully coat in the marinade.
Heat a grill to medium.
For each skewer, thread 1 piece of bell pepper, 1 cube of marinated tofu, 1 piece of summer squash, another cube of marinated tofu, 1 piece of onion, a third cube of marinated tofu, and 1 more piece of summer squash. Brush the skewers with the tofu marinade remaining in the dish.
Grill the kebabs until golden brown, 25 to 35 minutes, turning them as needed to cook them evenly. (Alternatively, roast them in a preheated 400ºF oven on a baking sheet until golden brown and tender, about 20 minutes.) Serve immediately.

Notes

This recipe is gluten-free.

Nutrition

Serving Size: 1 serving
Calories: 169
Sugar: 4 g
Sodium: 73 mg
Fat: 11 g
Saturated Fat: 2 g
Carbohydrates: 11 g
Fiber: 3 g
Protein: 10 g