Vegan Kebab

Vegan Kebab

Grilled skewers of marinated tofu and colorful vegetables, served in warm pita with a lemon-garlic tahini sauce.

Instructions

  1. 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.

    Ingredients used: 2.0 gr Black Pepper, 12.0 gr Garlic, 4.0 gr Ground Cumin, 45.0 ml Lemon Juice, 60.0 ml Olive Oil, 6.0 gr Salt, 4.0 gr Smoked Paprika

    Cookware: mixing bowl, whisk

  2. Step 2

    Add the tofu, bell pepper, zucchini, red onion, and tomatoes to the marinade. Toss gently, cover, and marinate in the refrigerator.

    Timer: 20 min (fixed)

    Ingredients used: 300.0 gr Bell Pepper, 240.0 gr Cherry Tomato, 240.0 gr Red Onion, 400.0 gr Tofu, 300.0 gr Zucchini

    Cookware: mixing bowl

  3. 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.

    Ingredients used: 4.0 gr Garlic, 30.0 ml Lemon Juice, 2.0 gr Salt, 80.0 ml Tahini, 60.0 ml Water

    Cookware: Small Mixing Bowl, whisk

  4. Step 4

    Preheat the grill over medium heat.

    Timer: 10 min (fixed)

    Cookware: grill

  5. Step 5

    Thread the marinated tofu and vegetables evenly onto eight metal skewers.

    Cookware: broad flat metal skewers

  6. 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.

    Timer: 12 min (fixed)

    Cookware: grill, tongs

  7. Step 7

    Warm the pita breads briefly on the grill, turning once.

    Timer: 2 min (fixed)

    Ingredients used: 4.0 piece Pita Bread

    Cookware: grill, tongs

  8. Step 8

    Serve the kebabs with the warm pita, tahini sauce, and parsley.

    Ingredients used: 15.0 gr 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.

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