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Grilled Vegetable Tofu Skewers with Chimichurri Sauce

Grilled Vegetable Tofu Skewers with Chimichurri Sauce

These easy Grilled Vegetable Tofu Skewers are made with cubed tofu and a rainbow of fresh veggies marinated in flavorful chimichurri sauce.
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Prep Time 30 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Marinate Time 30 minutes
Total Time 1 hour 20 minutes
Course Dinner, lunch, Main Dish
Cuisine Gluten-Free, grilling, South American-inspired, vegan
Servings 3 people
Calories 607 kcal

Equipment

  • Knife and cutting board
  • Skewers
  • Small mixing bowl
  • Basting brush
  • Grill or grill pan

Ingredients
  

Chimichurri Sauce

  • 0.25 cup minced fresh parsley
  • 0.25 cup minced fresh cilantro
  • 4 cloves garlic, minced
  • 0.5 teaspoon crushed red pepper
  • 0.5 cup grapeseed oil
  • 0.25 cup red wine vinegar
  • 0.5 teaspoon salt or to taste

Tofu Skewers

  • 1 package extra-firm tofu (14-ounce), drained, pressed, and chopped into ½-inch cubes see note
  • 1 unit yellow bell pepper, chopped into ½-inch pieces
  • 1 unit poblano pepper, chopped into ½-inch pieces
  • 1 small zucchini, chopped into ½-inch rounds
  • 0.5 unit red onion, chopped into ½-inch pieces
  • 12 unit cherry tomatoes

Optional for serving

  • fresh parsley leaves
  • fresh cilantro leaves

Instructions
 

Chimichurri Sauce

  • Whisk parsley, cilantro, garlic, crushed red pepper, grapeseed oil, red wine vinegar, and salt until evenly mixed.

Build the Skewers

  • If using wood skewers, soak them in water for 10 minutes before using.
  • Build the skewers, alternating between the bell pepper, poblano pepper, zucchini, red onion, cherry tomatoes, and cubed tofu. (Use peppers or onion on the ends of the skewers to prevent pieces from breaking.)
  • Brush half of the chimichurri sauce on both sides of the assembled skewers. Set the skewers aside to marinate for about 30 minutes. You can marinate the skewers while the grill is preheating.

Grill the Skewers

  • Preheat the grill to high heat.
  • Once preheated, spread the skewers directly on the grill grates, cover, and cook for 10 minutes, or until grill marks appear on the bottom of the tofu and it easily releases from the grill. If the tofu is sticking to the grill grates, cook for 2 additional minutes and then check again.
  • Flip and rotate the skewers and cook for 10 additional minutes, or until the tofu and vegetables are browned on both sides. (20 minutes total cooking time.)
  • Transfer the skewers back to the baking sheet or to a serving dish and brush with the remaining chimichurri sauce. Serve with additional fresh parsley and cilantro leaves if desired.

Notes

Pressing tofu removes the liquid it's packaged with and improves the final texture. Store the prepared tofu skewers in an airtight container in the fridge for up to four days. You can also remove the tofu and vegetables from the skewers and store in a freezer-safe bag for up to three months.

Nutrition

Serving: 1skewerCalories: 607kcalCarbohydrates: 10gProtein: 20gFat: 50gSaturated Fat: 8gPolyunsaturated Fat: 12gMonounsaturated Fat: 20gSodium: 600mgPotassium: 700mgFiber: 3gSugar: 4gVitamin A: 20IUVitamin C: 40mgCalcium: 350mgIron: 5mg
Keyword Chimichurri Sauce, Grilled Vegetable Tofu Skewers, grilled vegetables, healthy dinner, tofu recipes, vegan skewers
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