Description

These Grilled Pineapple & Tofu Kebabs are a vibrant and healthy meal perfect for summer grilling. Featuring marinated extra firm tofu, fresh colorful bell peppers, mushrooms, red onion, and juicy pineapple chunks, they are basted with a flavorful vegan BBQ sauce and garnished with fresh parsley. Easy to prepare and packed with textures and flavors, this recipe makes for a delightful vegan main course or party appetizer.

Ingredients

Produce

2 cups fresh pineapple, cut into 1-inch pieces
1 orange bell pepper, cut into 1-inch pieces
1 yellow bell pepper, cut into 1-inch pieces
1 green bell pepper, cut into 1-inch pieces
1 package mushrooms, stems removed
1 red onion, cut into 1-inch pieces
Fresh parsley, for garnish

Protein

1 block extra firm tofu, pressed and cut into 1-inch pieces

Condiments

1 cup vegan BBQ sauce

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Instructions

Press the Tofu: Start by pressing the tofu for about 15 minutes to remove excess moisture. Place the tofu on a paper towel-lined plate, cover with another paper towel, and place a heavy object such as a cookbook on top. This ensures better texture for grilling.
Prepare the Vegetables and Fruit: While the tofu is pressing, cut the pineapple, bell peppers, and red onion into 1-inch pieces. Remove the stems from the mushrooms, keeping them whole for skewering.
Cut the Tofu: Once the tofu has been pressed and excess water released, cut it into 1-inch cubes to match the size of the vegetables and pineapple pieces.
Assemble the Skewers: Thread the tofu, pineapple, bell peppers, mushrooms, and red onion alternately onto metal skewers. Place the assembled skewers onto a baking sheet for easy handling.
Apply the BBQ Sauce: Generously coat all sides of each skewer with the vegan BBQ sauce to add flavor and help with caramelization during grilling.
Grill the Kebabs: Preheat the grill to medium heat. Place the skewers on the grill and cook for about 10 minutes, turning halfway through to ensure even cooking. After flipping, brush each skewer with another layer of BBQ sauce for enhanced taste.
Serve: Remove the skewers from the grill once cooked through. Brush any remaining BBQ sauce on top, garnish with fresh parsley, and serve immediately while hot and juicy.

Notes

Pressing tofu is essential to get a firm texture that grills well without falling apart.
If you don’t have a grill, these kebabs can also be cooked on a grill pan or broiled in the oven, watching carefully to prevent burning.
Soak wooden skewers in water for 30 minutes before grilling to avoid them burning. Metal skewers can be used directly.
Adjust BBQ sauce quantity based on personal taste preference for more or less sauciness.
These kebabs make a great vegan and vegetarian-friendly main dish or appetizer for gatherings.