Herb Marinated Kabobs with Tofu
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Vegetarian
Serve these tasty kabobs hot off the grill, with a side of
seasoned rice or couscous.
Preparation facts
Cooking Time: 12 minutes
Prep Time: 35 minutes
Total Time: 47 minutes
Yield: 8 servings
Ingredients
Marinade:
1/2 cup (120mL) balsamic vinegar
1/4 cup (60mL) extra virgin olive oil
4–5 cloves garlic
1/2 cup (20g) chopped fresh basil
2 Tbs (10g) fresh rosemary
1 Tbs (6g) fresh oregano leaves
1 Tbs (15mL) honey or brown sugar
Salt and fresh ground pepper
Kabobs:
2–3 firm Roma tomatoes, quartered
1 small red onion, quartered
1 package of firm tofu, rinsed and drained for at least 20
minutes; cut into 1-inch (2.5cm) kabob-size cubes
2 bell peppers, a variety of colors, cut into 1 1/2-inch 3.75cm)
pieces
1/2 of a fresh pineapple, cut in chunks or 1/2 can of pineapple
chunks
2–3 small summer squash, cut into 3/4-inch (2cm) thick
slices
1/2 lb (230g) mushrooms, rinsed
Directions
Add the first eight ingredients to a blender or food processor to
puree. Add all cut-up vegetables and tofu to a large plastic container with a tight fitting
lid. Add the marinade and let sit for 6 to 12 hours. While they marinate, turn the container
upside down or stir every few hours so marinade soaks through all vegetables.
Thread on metal skewers making several skewers with tofu, peppers, and
onion. Make several other skewers with pineapple, mushrooms, squash and tomatoes. Each of
these groups will grill about the same amount of time. (If using wood skewers, soak for 30
minutes in water before threading vegetables on them.)
Grill, turning occasionally, for 4 to 12 minutes. Place skewers on a
large platter so that each person can remove as much of each one as they want.
Nutrition facts
Serving Size 1 serving
Calories 209
Calories from Fat 113 (54%)
% Daily Value*
20%Total Fat 13g
9%Saturated
Fat 1.9g
Polyunsaturated Fat 4.3g
Monounsaturated Fat 6.4g
0%Cholesterol 0mg
1%Sodium 33mg
16%Potassium 561mg
6%Total
Carbohydrate 17g
13%Dietary
Fiber 3.3g
Sugars 8g
Sugar Alcohols 0g
21%Protein 10g