Savory marinated tofu, flame-grilled with colorful peppers and onions. Bold, smoky, and 100% plant-based.
Vegan, nut free, gluten free | Serves 2 | MAIN
*Ingredients:
- 280g of firm tofu, cut in cubes
- 1 red onion, cut is squares
- 2 sweet peppers or 1 bell pepper (I used 2 sweet), cut is squares
For the marinade:
- 5 tablespoons of plant-based yogurt (I used Alpro)
- 2 tablespoons of olive oil
- 2 cloves of garlic, crushed
- 1 teaspoon of each chili powder, curry powder, oregano, paprika, garlic granules, ground coriander and cumin
- 1 teaspoon of each turmeric and ginger powder
- Salt and pepper
Steps:
1.In a bowl, add all the marinade ingredients and combine well. Add the tofu and stir to coat it with the yogurt.
2.Refrigerate for a couple of hours or overnight to marinate.
3.Thread the marinated tofu, peppers and onions on 5 skewers, alternating between the tofu and the veggies as you go.
4.Preheat the oven at 180°C.
5.Add the tofu skewers on a hot griddle pan and cook for a minute on each side.
6.Then place then on a baking tray, cover with the remaining yogurt marinade and bake for 20 minutes, turning halfway through.
7.Serve with fresh parsley, pickled onions, pitta and tzatziki!
Enjoy!
If your tofu is not pressed, here's a technique to press it: