Low Carb Vegan Satay Sticks

Delight your palate with these flavorful Low Carb Vegan Satay Sticks—a plant-based twist on the classic Southeast Asian favorite! Made with protein-packed extra-firm tofu and marinated in a rich, velvety sauce of unsweetened almond butter, coconut milk, tamari, and a hint of zesty lime, these skewers offer the perfect balance of savory and tangy notes. Infused with aromatic ginger, garlic, and vegan red curry paste, each bite delivers an irresistible depth of flavor. Lightly grilled to achieve those signature smoky marks, these satay sticks are low in carbs, gluten-free, and perfect for a healthy appetizer or main dish. Serve with the reserved creamy dipping sauce and garnish with fresh cilantro for a vibrant, crowd-pleasing dish that’s as nutritious as it is delicious!

Nutriscore Rating: 69/100

Prep Time:20 mins

Cook Time:15 mins

Total Time:35 mins

Servings: 4

Ingredients

• 400 g extra-firm tofu
• 80 g unsweetened almond butter
• 120 ml coconut milk (full-fat, canned)
• 45 ml tamari (gluten-free soy sauce)
• 15 ml lime juice
• 1 tsp fresh ginger
• 1 clove garlic, minced
• 15 ml coconut oil
• 1 tsp erythritol or stevia (optional, for sweetness)
• 1 tsp red curry paste (vegan and gluten-free)
• 10 g fresh cilantro (for garnish)
• 8 sticks wooden skewers (soaked in water for 30 minutes)

Directions

Step 1

1. Press the tofu for 15 minutes to remove excess water. Once pressed, cut the tofu into 1-inch cubes.

Step 2

2. In a medium bowl, combine almond butter, coconut milk, tamari, lime juice, minced garlic, grated ginger, red curry paste, and optional erythritol. Whisk until smooth to create the marinade.

Step 3

3. Reserve about 1/4 cup of the marinade for serving as a dipping sauce. Set aside.

Step 4

4. Add the tofu cubes to the remaining marinade and gently toss until the tofu is well coated. Cover the bowl and let it marinate for at least 30 minutes (or up to 2 hours) in the refrigerator.

Step 5

5. Preheat a grill pan or outdoor grill over medium heat. While the grill heats, thread the marinated tofu cubes onto the soaked wooden skewers.

Step 6

6. Lightly grease the grill with coconut oil to prevent sticking. Grill the tofu skewers for 2-3 minutes per side, turning gently, until grill marks appear and the tofu is heated through.

Step 7

7. Transfer the grilled satay sticks to a serving plate. Drizzle with the reserved marinade and garnish with freshly chopped cilantro.

Step 8

8. Serve immediately and enjoy your Low Carb Vegan Satay Sticks!

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	(780.3g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	1516.8

Total Fat 121.5g	0%
Saturated Fat 45.8g	0%
Polyunsaturated Fat 0.2g
Cholesterol 0mg	0%
Sodium 2538.2mg	0%
Total Carbohydrate 50.0g	0%
Dietary Fiber 20.4g	0%
Total Sugars 10.6g
Protein 87.9g	0%

Vitamin D 0IU	0%
Calcium 2983.5mg	0%
Iron 18.5mg	0%
Potassium 2090.1mg	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: 66.5%

Protein: 21.4%

Carbs: 12.2%