High Protein Grilled Veggie Medley

Elevate your grilling game with this High Protein Grilled Veggie Medley, a vibrant plant-based recipe packed with flavor and nutrients. Featuring protein-rich extra firm tofu and hearty chickpeas, this dish goes beyond traditional veggie skewers by pairing perfectly charred zucchini, eggplant, red bell pepper, and cherry tomatoes with a savory marinade of olive oil, soy sauce, garlic, balsamic vinegar, and nutritional yeast. Freshly chopped basil adds a burst of herbaceous freshness to this colorful platter. Ready in under 45 minutes and ideal for grilling season, this vegan-friendly recipe is perfect for meal prepping, weeknight dinners, or summer cookouts. Serve it as a standalone dish or pair it with whole grains for a complete, satisfying meal rich in plant-powered protein.

Nutriscore Rating: 83/100

Prep Time:20 mins

Cook Time:25 mins

Total Time:45 mins

Servings: 4

Ingredients

• 14 ounces Extra firm tofu
• 1 large Red bell pepper
• 1 medium Zucchini
• 1 medium Eggplant
• 1 large Red onion
• 1 pint Cherry tomatoes
• 3 tablespoons Olive oil
• 3 cloves Garlic
• 2 tablespoons Soy sauce
• 1 tablespoon Balsamic vinegar
• 2 tablespoons Nutritional yeast
• 1 cup Chickpeas (cooked and drained)
• 0.5 teaspoon Salt
• 0.25 teaspoon Black pepper
• 0.25 cup Fresh basil

Directions

Step 1

1. Press the tofu to remove excess moisture. Wrap tofu in a paper towel, place a heavy skillet on top, and let it sit for 10 minutes.

Step 2

2. While the tofu is pressing, preheat your grill or grill pan to medium-high heat.

Step 3

3. Cut the red bell pepper, zucchini, and eggplant into bite-sized pieces. Slice the red onion into wedges.

Step 4

4. In a large mixing bowl, combine the olive oil, minced garlic, soy sauce, balsamic vinegar, nutritional yeast, salt, and black pepper to create the marinade.

Step 5

5. Once the tofu is pressed, cut it into cubes and add it to the marinade along with the chickpeas. Let it marinate for 5 minutes.

Step 6

6. Place all the veggies and tofu onto skewers, alternating between them for variety, or use a grill basket.

Step 7

7. Grill the skewers on the preheated grill for about 20-25 minutes, turning occasionally, until the vegetables are tender and lightly charred.

Step 8

8. During the last 5 minutes of grilling, add the cherry tomatoes to the grill basket or skewers, as they cook faster.

Step 9

9. Once cooked, remove everything from the grill and sprinkle with freshly chopped basil before serving.

Step 10

10. Serve hot and enjoy your high-protein, plant-based vegetable medley.

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	(1981.1g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	1748.0

Total Fat 85.0g	0%
Saturated Fat 12.7g	0%
Polyunsaturated Fat 4.6g
Cholesterol 0mg	0%
Sodium 5206.4mg	0%
Total Carbohydrate 158.5g	0%
Dietary Fiber 54.0g	0%
Total Sugars 66.0g
Protein 103.9g	0%

Vitamin D 0IU	0%
Calcium 3009.6mg	0%
Iron 22.7mg	0%
Potassium 4766.8mg	0%

*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.

Source of Calories

Fat: 42.2%

Protein: 22.9%

Carbs: 34.9%