Marinated Tofu and Vegetable Skewers
These marinated tofu cubes grilled on skewers with chopped vegetables are a healthy choice for BBQs and outdoor cooking. The marinade is very-flavorful, made with soy sauce, garlic, ginger and more.
Preparation Time30 min
Cooking Time20 min
Ingredients
- 4 scallions, coarsely chopped
- 2 teaspoon garlic, chopped
- 2 tablespoon fresh ginger, peeled, chopped
- 3 tablespoon canola oil
- 1/2 cup soy sauce
- 2 tablespoon brown sugar
- 2 teaspoon toasted sesame oil
- 1/4 teaspoon red chile flakes
- 1 block firm tofu, cut in 3/4 inch cube
- 1/3 pound crimini or shiitake mushrooms, stems removed
- 1 red bell pepper, stemmed, seeded and cut into 1-inch squares
- 1 red or yellow onion, peeled and diced
Instructions
- For the marinade add scallions, garlic and ginger to a food processor or blender and pulse until finely chopped (can also be done by hand).
- In a small skillet, heat the olive oil and stir-fry scallions mixture for a minute or two. Stir in the soy sauce and sugar and bring to a boil.
- Off heat, cool slightly and stir in sesame oil and red chile flakes, if using.
- Cool and pour over the tofu cubes and marinate for at least 1 hour and up to 4 hours.
- Soak bamboo skewers in water for at least 30 minutes and then attractively thread pieces of marinated tofu, mushrooms, peppers and onions on skewers.
- Brush vegetables with leftover marinade and then grill or broil until vegetables are crisp and tender. Serve with Sesame Spinach.