Herb Marinated Kabobs with Tofu
Ingredients
Marinade:
1/2 cup (120mL) balsamic vinegar
1/4 cup (60mL) extra virgin olive oil
4–5 cloves garlic
1/2 cup (20g) chopped fresh basil
2 Tbsp (10g) fresh rosemary
1 Tbsp (6g) fresh oregano leaves
1 Tbsp (15mL) honey or brown sugar
Salt and fresh ground pepper
Kabobs:
2–3 firm Roma tomatoes, quartered
1 small red onion, quartered
1 package of firm tofu, rinsed and drained for at least 20
minutes; cut into 1-inch (2.5cm) kabob-size cubes
2 bell peppers, a variety of colours, cut into 1 1/2-inch 3.75cm)
pieces
1/2 of a fresh pineapple, cut in chunks or 1/2 can of pineapple
chunks
2–3 small summer squash, cut into 3/4-inch (2cm) thick
slices
1/2 pound (230g) mushrooms, rinsed
Directions
Add the first eight ingredients to a blender or food processor to
puree. Add all cut-up vegetables and tofu to a large plastic container with a tight fitting
lid. Add the marinade and let sit for 6 to 12 hours. While they marinate, turn the container
upside down or stir every few hours so marinade soaks through all vegetables.
Thread on metal skewers making several skewers with tofu, peppers, and
onion. Make several other skewers with pineapple, mushrooms, squash and tomatoes. Each of
these groups will grill about the same amount of time. (If using wood skewers, soak for 30
minutes in water before threading vegetables on them.)
Grill, turning occasionally, for 4 to 12 minutes. Place skewers on a
large platter so that each person can remove as much of each one as they want.