Recipe: BBQ Tofu Kebabs (Vegan, Oil Free)

Ingredients

• 1 block extra firm tofu, drained *see note
• 1/2 red pepper
• 1/2 green pepper
• 6-8 white button mushrooms
• BBQ sauce – https://plantfitmeg.com/2021/08/04/recipe-barbecue-sauce-vegan-oil-free/

Directions – Assembling Skewers

1. Wrap tofu in towel or paper towel and press gently
2. Chop tofu, peppers, and mushrooms into large chunks
3. Thread alternating pieces of pepper, tofu, and mushrooms onto the skewers
4. Brush BBQ sauce onto kebabs in a thick layer (about 1/2 of the sauce)

Cooking Instructions – Charcoal Grill

1. Prepare and light grill
2. Place kebabs on tin foil and cook on top rack for 10 minutes
3. Carefully move kebabs on foil to main grill and cook another few minutes
4. Flip and cook another few minutes
5. Carefully remove kebabs from foil and cook another 1-3 minutes per side

Cooking Instructions – Oven

1. Preheat oven to 375 F, and line a baking sheet with a silicone baking mat or parchment paper
2. Bake for 20 minutes
3. Flip and bake another 5-10 minutes

Notes

• Tofu can also be frozen in the package, defrosted in the fridge overnight, drained, and then chopped into large chunks. Freezing the tofu makes for a more firm, dense, and chewy texture.
• This recipe makes about 5 small skewers.