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Tasty Grilled Pineapple Tofu Skewers

Tasty Grilled Pineapple Tofu Skewers

Delicious Tasty Grilled Pineapple Tofu Skewers recipe with step-by-step instructions.
Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 40 minutes
Resting Time 3 minutes
Total Time 1 hour
Course Main Course
Cuisine Grilled, Vegan
Servings 4 skewers
Calories 560 kcal

Equipment

  • grill
  • Saucepan
  • Knife
  • cutting board
  • measuring cups
  • Measuring spoons
  • whisk
  • bowl
  • Kitchen Towel
  • Skewers

Ingredients
  

For the skewers

  • 14 oz super firm tofu cut into 1-inch cubes
  • 1 large bell pepper cut into 1-inch pieces
  • 1 medium zucchini sliced into ½-inch thick rounds
  • 1 red onion cut into 1-inch wedges

For the sauce

  • ½ cup pineapple juice
  • ½ cup coconut aminos
  • 3 cloves garlic minced
  • 1 teaspoon fresh ginger grated
  • 2 tablespoons maple syrup
  • 2 tablespoons tapioca powder
  • 1 tablespoon lime juice
  • 1 teaspoon toasted sesame oil

Instructions
 

Preparation

  • Cut the tofu into 1-inch cubes and wrap them in a clean kitchen towel or cheesecloth. Place on a plate and weigh down with another plate or cast iron skillet for 15 minutes to remove excess moisture.
  • Soak wooden skewers in water for at least 15 minutes to prevent burning. Mince the garlic, grate the ginger, and prepare all vegetables by cutting the pineapple and bell pepper into 1-inch pieces, slicing the zucchini into ½-inch rounds, and cutting the red onion into 1-inch wedges.

Sauce Preparation

  • In a saucepan, combine the pineapple juice, coconut aminos, minced garlic, grated ginger, and maple syrup. Bring to a boil over medium-high heat, then reduce heat and simmer for 1 minute.
  • Whisk together the tapioca powder with 2 tablespoons of water until smooth, then add to the simmering liquid. Cook for another minute until the sauce thickens and becomes glossy. Remove from heat and stir in lime juice and toasted sesame oil.

Marination and Skewering

  • Transfer the pressed tofu cubes to a bowl and pour half of the glaze over them. Let marinate for 30 minutes at room temperature, stirring gently halfway through.
  • Thread the marinated tofu and prepared vegetables onto the soaked skewers, alternating between tofu, pineapple, bell pepper, zucchini, and red onion.

Grilling

  • Preheat the grill to medium-high heat and lightly oil the grates. Place skewers on hot grill and cook for 8-10 minutes total, turning every 2 minutes and brushing with reserved glaze after each rotation.
  • Skewers are done when tofu has golden-brown edges and vegetables are tender with light char marks.

Serving

  • Transfer the grilled skewers to a serving platter and let rest for 2-3 minutes before serving. Serve immediately with cooked grains like rice, quinoa, or couscous.

Notes

Adjust seasoning of glaze to taste before marinating tofu.

Nutrition

Serving: 1skewerCalories: 560kcalCarbohydrates: 64gProtein: 18gFat: 24gSaturated Fat: 4gSodium: 800mgPotassium: 600mgFiber: 4gSugar: 20gVitamin A: 10IUVitamin C: 80mgCalcium: 30mgIron: 15mg
Keyword easy dinner, Grilled Tofu, Healthy Recipe, pineapple skewers, Vegan BBQ, Vegetable Skewers
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