Lemon Herb Grilled Tofu Veggie Kabobs
Dairy-free grilled tofu and vegetable skewers marinated in lemon, rosemary, and garlic. Extra firm tofu alternates with bell pepper, mushrooms, zucchini, and onion on 30 cm skewers. Grill or broil until vegetables soften and tofu browns, about 10 minutes. Vegan and gluten-free.
Ingredients
- ¼ cup (60 mL) dairy-free plant butter salted, meltedolive oilequalvegandairy-free
adds richness differently
- 2 Tbsp (15 mL) lemon juice
- 2 tsp (5 mL) fresh rosemary leaves, chopped
- 1 clove (15 mL) garlic, finely chopped
- 1 tsp (2 mL) lemon peel, grated
- ½ tsp (1 mL) salt
- ¼ tsp (1 mL) ground black pepper
- 12 oz extra firm tofu, drained, patted dry, cut into 16 chunkstempehequal weightvegan
firmer texture, nuttier flavor
- 1 large bell pepper red green or yellow, cut into 12 chunks
- 12 small cremini mushrooms, trimmed
- 1 medium zucchini, cut into 12 rounds
- 12 pieces sweet onion, about 1/4 medium onionred onionequalvegan
sharper flavor
Instructions
- 1
Combine melted plant butter, lemon juice, rosemary, garlic, lemon peel, salt, and pepper in a large bowl.
- 2
Add tofu and vegetables to the marinade and toss to coat.
- 3
Cover and marinate in the refrigerator for at least 1 hour.
- 4
Thread tofu and vegetables alternately onto skewers.
- 5
Grill or broil the kabobs, turning several times and brushing with remaining marinade, until vegetables are tender and tofu is lightly browned and heated through.
Tips
Marinate for at least 1 hour to develop flavor.
Pat tofu dry before marinating to help it absorb the marinade better.
Reserve extra marinade in a separate container for basting during cooking.
Good to Know
Cover and refrigerate leftover kabobs for up to 3 days. Reheat gently on the grill or in the oven.
Marinate tofu and vegetables up to 8 hours in advance. Thread onto skewers just before grilling.
Serve immediately while warm. Pair with rice, couscous, or a fresh salad.
Common Mistakes
Do not skip patting tofu dry to avoid excessive moisture that prevents browning.
Do not overcrowd skewers to avoid uneven cooking.
Do not neglect to turn skewers during cooking to avoid charring one side.
Do not discard marinade to avoid missing basting liquid for brushing.
Substitutions
Dairy-Free Swaps
Vegan Options
firmer texture, nuttier flavor