Shish Taouk-style Tofu Skewer
Dive into summer with our shish taouk-style tofu skewers and their yogurt, coriander, and lime sauce. Our tofu, infused with spices like garlic and all-spice, evokes the taste and texture of shish taouk chicken. Whether you're vegetarian or simply craving new grilled flavours, we guarantee these vegetarian skewers will brighten up your summer barbecues.
- Prep: 15 min
- Marinating: 24 h
- Cooking: 20 min
Ingredients
- Marinade:
- ¼ cup (65 ml) Canadian plain Greek yogurt
- 3 tablespoons (45 ml) olive oil
- 2 tablespoons (30 ml) tomato paste
- 2 cloves garlic, pressed
- 4 tablespoons (60 ml) lemon juice
- 1 tablespoon (15 ml) smoked paprika
- ½ teaspoon (2.5 ml) ground cumin
- ½ teaspoon (2.5 ml) ground All-Spice
- Salt and pepper, to taste
- Skewers:
- 1 block (454 g) extra-firm tofu, cubed
- 4 skewers
- ½ small red onion
- ½ red bell pepper
- ½ yellow bell pepper
- Yogurt, Coriander, and Lime Sauce:
- 1/4 cup (65 g) Canadian plain Greek yogurt
- 1 teaspoon (5 ml) lime juice
- 1 lime, zested
- 3/8 cup (90 g) fresh coriander, finely chopped
- 1 tablespoon (15 ml) olive oil
- Salt and pepper, to taste
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Preparation
Marinade :
Mix all marinade ingredients in a large bowl.
Add tofu cubes and marinate for 24 hours (or a minimum of 4 hours).
Skewers :
If using wooden skewers, soak them into water for 30 minutes.
Thread marinated tofu cubes, peppers, and onion onto skewers.
Grill on the BBQ for about 3 minutes on each side or until tofu is grilled.
Sprinkle fresh coriander over the skewers.
Sauce :
Mix all sauce ingredients in a bowl.
Enjoy your tofu skewers with the sauce!
Tips
These skewers are delicious in a pita sandwich or served with tabbouleh and marinated vegetables.
