Vegan Kebab
Grilled skewers of marinated tofu and colorful vegetables, served in warm pita with a lemon-garlic tahini sauce.
Instructions
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Step 1
Whisk the olive oil with 3 tbsp (45 ml) lemon juice, 3 ¾ clove (12 gr) garlic, 1 tsp (6 gr) salt, cumin, smoked paprika, and black pepper.
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Step 2
Add the tofu, bell pepper, zucchini, red onion, and tomatoes to the marinade. Toss gently, cover, and marinate in the refrigerator.
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Step 3
Whisk the tahini with the water, 2 tbsp (30 ml) lemon juice, 1 ¼ clove (4 gr) garlic, and ¼ tsp (2 gr) salt until smooth.
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Step 4
Preheat the grill over medium heat.
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Step 5
Thread the marinated tofu and vegetables evenly onto eight metal skewers.
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Step 6
Grill the kebabs over medium heat, turning every few minutes, until the vegetables are tender and lightly charred and the tofu is browned.
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Step 7
Warm the pita breads briefly on the grill, turning once.
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Step 8
Serve the kebabs with the warm pita, tahini sauce, and parsley.
Nutrition (Estimated)
Food safety
Caution: low
Wash and dry the vegetables before cutting. Refrigerate the tofu and marinating kebabs promptly, and refrigerate leftovers within 2 hours.
Risk factors
- Perishable tofu must not remain at room temperature for extended periods.
- Hot grill surfaces and metal skewers can cause burns.
- Raw vegetables may carry surface contamination.