Vegan Classic Shish Kebab

Fire up the grill with this vibrant and flavorful Vegan Classic Shish Kebab recipe, a plant-based twist on a beloved barbecue favorite! Packed with colorful vegetables like bell peppers, zucchini, cherry tomatoes, and mushrooms, along with hearty cubes of marinated extra-firm tofu, these skewers bring bold, smoky flavors to your table. The robust marinade, made from a perfect blend of soy sauce, olive oil, garlic, smoked paprika, and lemon juice, infuses the ingredients with rich, savory zest. Quick to prepare and easy to customize, these kebabs are a grilling sensation that’s ideal for summer cookouts, weeknight dinners, or wholesome meal prep. Serve them warm with a side of quinoa or couscous for a satisfying, protein-packed vegan feast!

Nutriscore Rating: 79/100

Prep Time:30 mins

Cook Time:15 mins

Total Time:45 mins

Servings: 4

Ingredients

• 400 g extra-firm tofu
• 2 large bell peppers
• 1 large red onion
• 1 large zucchini
• 250 g cherry tomatoes
• 200 g mushrooms
• 60 ml olive oil
• 60 ml soy sauce
• 30 ml lemon juice
• 3 large garlic cloves
• 1 tsp ground cumin
• 1 tsp smoked paprika
• 1 tsp dried oregano
• 0.5 tsp black pepper
• 0.5 tsp salt
• 8 None bamboo skewers

Directions

Step 1

Drain and press the tofu to remove excess moisture. Cut the tofu into 1-inch cubes.

Step 2

Cut the bell peppers, red onion, and zucchini into similarly-sized pieces as the tofu cubes.

Step 3

In a large mixing bowl, combine olive oil, soy sauce, lemon juice, minced garlic cloves, ground cumin, smoked paprika, dried oregano, black pepper, and salt. Mix well to form the marinade.

Step 4

Add the tofu cubes, bell peppers, red onion, zucchini, cherry tomatoes, and mushrooms to the marinade. Toss to coat well. Let sit for at least 15 minutes to absorb flavors, or refrigerate for up to 2 hours for deeper flavor penetration.

Step 5

Preheat a grill or grill pan over medium-high heat. If using bamboo skewers, soak them in water for at least 15 minutes to prevent burning.

Step 6

Thread the marinated tofu and vegetables onto the skewers, alternating between the different ingredients.

Step 7

Place skewers on the grill and cook for about 3-4 minutes on each side, or until the vegetables are tender and have grill marks, and the tofu is slightly charred.

Step 8

Remove from the grill and let cool slightly before serving.

Step 9

Serve warm, optionally with a side of quinoa or couscous, and enjoy your Vegan Classic Shish Kebab!

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	(1839.2g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	1578.3

Total Fat 99.5g	0%
Saturated Fat 15.1g	0%
Polyunsaturated Fat 9.0g
Cholesterol 0mg	0%
Sodium 6390.0mg	0%
Total Carbohydrate 99.4g	0%
Dietary Fiber 27.3g	0%
Total Sugars 49.7g
Protein 86.6g	0%

Vitamin D 0IU	0%
Calcium 2968.1mg	0%
Iron 18.6mg	0%
Potassium 4354.0mg	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: 54.6%

Protein: 21.1%

Carbs: 24.3%