Carina’s Tofu-Vegetable Kebabs
Prep Time: 24 hours
Cook Time: 20 minutes
Total Time: 24 hours and 20 minutes
Description:
This delightful dish reaches its peak when prepared a day in advance, allowing the carefully selected ingredients to marinate overnight, enhancing the flavors and ensuring a mouthwatering experience. These Tofu-Vegetable Kebabs bring together the richness of extra firm tofu, the earthiness of mushrooms, and the vibrant colors of zucchini and red pepper. A perfect blend of soy and maple syrup-based marinade imparts a sweet and savory goodness that elevates these kebabs to culinary excellence.
Recipe Category: Soy/Tofu
Keywords: Beans, Vegetable, Low Cholesterol, Weeknight, Broil/Grill, Oven
Nutritional Information (Per Serving):
- Calories: 536.1
- Fat Content: 24g
- Saturated Fat Content: 3.8g
- Cholesterol Content: 0g
- Sodium Content: 1558.6mg
- Carbohydrate Content: 64.2g
- Fiber Content: 17.3g
- Sugar Content: 32.1g
- Protein Content: 29.3g
Aggregated Rating: 4.5 stars (from 2 reviews)
Recipe Yield: 4 kebabs
Recipe Servings: 2
Ingredients:
| Quantity | Ingredients |
|---|---|
| 12 | Extra firm tofu |
| 1 | Eggplant |
| 2 | Zucchini |
| 1 | Mushrooms |
| 10 | Soy sauce |
| 1 | Low sodium soy sauce |
| 3 | Olive oil |
| 2 | Maple syrup |
| 2 | Honey |
| 2 | Red wine vinegar |
| 1 | Lemon juice |
| 2 | Garlic cloves |
| 1/2 | Mustard powder |
| 1/4 | Black pepper |
| 4 | Red pepper |
Instructions:
- Begin by draining the tofu, ensuring to carefully squeeze out any excess water. Pat the tofu dry with paper towels.
- Cut the tofu into one-inch squares and set aside.
- Cut the eggplant lengthwise in half, then further into approximately three strips. Cut these strips crosswise into one-inch cubes.
- Slice the zucchini into half-inch thick slices.
- Cut the red pepper in half, removing the stem and seeds. Cut each half into one-inch squares.
- Wipe the mushrooms clean with a moist paper towel and remove the stems.
- Thread the tofu and vegetables onto barbecue skewers in alternating color combinations. For example, start with a piece of eggplant, followed by a slice of tofu, then zucchini, red pepper, baby corn, and mushrooms.
- Continue threading until all skewers are full.
- Prepare the marinade by combining all the marinade ingredients in a blender. Blend on high speed for about one minute until well-mixed. Alternatively, place all marinade ingredients in a glass jar, cover tightly with the lid, and shake well.
- Lay the kebabs in a long, shallow baking pan or on a non-metal tray, ensuring they lie flat. Evenly pour the marinade over the kebabs, turning them once to coat the tofu and vegetables thoroughly.
- Refrigerate the kebabs for three to eight hours, occasionally spooning the marinade over them to infuse the flavors.
- When ready to cook, broil or grill the kebabs at 450°F for 15-20 minutes or until the vegetables achieve a delightful browning.
- Suggestions: Serve these delectable kebabs over cooked brown rice. This recipe is easily scalable, making it ideal for doubling to serve four.
In summary, Carina’s Tofu-Vegetable Kebabs offer a delightful culinary journey, bringing together wholesome ingredients and a carefully crafted marinade. Perfect for a weeknight meal or a weekend barbecue, this recipe promises a symphony of flavors that will leave your taste buds longing for more. Prepare ahead, grill to perfection, and savor the goodness of these mouthwatering kebabs!
