Smoky BBQ Tofu Skewers
Pressed tofu marinated in smoked paprika and tamari, threaded with peppers and red onion, then grilled and finished with homemade miso mayonnaise marmalade.
Details
- Author: CuisineSavvy
- Cuisine: Japanese-American
- Course: Main
- Servings: 4
- Prep Time: 25 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Diet: Vegan, Gluten-Free
- Tags: HighProtein, PlantBased, GlutenFree, BBQ, Summer
Nutritional Values
Tofu supplies complete protein with all nine essential amino acids and no cholesterol. Most of the fat is unsaturated and comes from the soy and sesame. Sodium is the ingredient to watch, driven by the tamari and the miso in the sub-recipe.
| Nutrient | Amount | % Daily Value |
|---|---|---|
| Calories | 395 kcal | -- |
| Total Fat | 22 g | -- |
| Saturated Fat | 3.2 g | -- |
| Monounsaturated Fat | -- | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | -- | |
| Cholesterol | 0 mg | -- |
| Sodium | 690 mg | -- |
| Total Carbohydrate | 22 g | -- |
| Dietary Fiber | 5 g | -- |
| Total Sugars | 12 g | -- |
| Protein | 26 g | -- |
Ingredients
560 g firm tofu, pressed and cut into 3 cm cubes; 2 tbsp tamari; 1 tbsp maple syrup; 2 tsp smoked paprika; 1 tsp garlic powder; 1 tbsp rice vinegar; 1 tbsp toasted sesame oil; 1 red pepper, cut into 3 cm pieces; 1 orange pepper, cut into 3 cm pieces; 1 red onion, cut into wedges; 1 tbsp black sesame seeds; 6 tbsp Homemade Miso Mayonnaise Marmalade (see sub-recipe); 8 wooden skewers, soaked for 30 minutes
Instructions
Press the tofu for at least 20 minutes to drive off water, then cut into cubes.; Whisk the tamari, maple syrup, smoked paprika, garlic powder, rice vinegar and sesame oil into a marinade. Turn the tofu through it and leave for 20 minutes, or up to 4 hours in the fridge.; Prepare the Homemade Miso Mayonnaise Marmalade while the tofu marinates.; Thread the tofu onto the soaked skewers, alternating with pepper pieces and onion wedges.; Grill over direct medium heat for 12-15 minutes, turning every 3 minutes and brushing with the remaining marinade, until the tofu is lacquered and the edges are charred.; Scatter with black sesame seeds and serve with the miso mayonnaise marmalade spooned over or alongside.
Internal Recipes
- Homemade Miso Mayonnaise Marmalade (Health Score: )
Allergens
Soya, Sesame
HealthScore: 79
Strong on complete plant protein and unsaturated fat, with a good vegetable share. Held back by sodium from the tamari and miso, and by the maple syrup in the marinade.