Hooray! It’s Barbecue Time!

Hooray! It’s Barbecue Time!

Finally the sun came out for a gloriously sunny weekend! We should really have been planting the garden or the allotment up but it was just a bit too sunny to do any hard work! 😛 So, instead we had a barbecue… or three! 😀 Good job we took advantage of the sunshine as it now seems to have vanished back to where it came from and even though at the weekend temperatures here reached a remarkable 28c (82f), it’s now around 11c (52f) and hail and rain is expected!

Anyway, you can be dreaming of these and when you can make them if you have our weather! or, if you’re fortunate to still have barbecue weather where you are, get making these right away! 😀

Tofu Kebab (1)

I’ve said it time and time again, but just in case you missed it, or you are new (welcome!) tofu is what you make it! Yes, it comes in a pack full of water! If you try and cook it like that of course you won’t like it! That was the mistake I made for several years! When I learnt how to cook tofu properly…well, some of them would sell out immediately if I packaged them up! 😛

So, have a look over here and check out how to make the best tofu, then follow this recipe and you’ll have yourself some totally delicious kebabs that are not only tasty but healthy too! YumYum! 🙂

Vegetable & Tofu Kebabs (Vegan & Free-From)

  • Servings: 2-4
  • Difficulty: easy
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Gather

  • 1 x 400g block of tofu
  • 2 teaspoons olive oil
  • 2 tablespoons tahini
  • 1 tablespoon apple cider vinegar (I used turmeric & cinnamon flavoured)
  • 1 tablespoon liquid smoke (or soy sauce + 1 tsp smoked paprika)
  • 1 tablespoon sesame seeds
  • Vegetables of choice such as: courgette, aubergine, onion, mushroom, sweetcorn
  • 1-2 tablespoons olive oil
  • 1 teaspoon Cajun spice
  • 1 teaspoon Italian herbs
  • Salt & pepper to taste

Prepare

  1. Drain the tofu, then press to remove all the liquid.
  2. Put the oil, tahini, apple cider vinegar and liquid smoke in a bowl and mix well.
  3. Cut the tofu into cubes and add each cube to the marinade, turning to coat all sides.
  4. Sprinkle with the sesame seeds then leave to marinate for 15-30 minutes.
  5. Chop the vegetables into bite sized pieces, place in a large bowl, drizzle with the oil, add the Cajun, Italian herbs, salt and pepper, then mix well by hand massaging the oil into the vegetables. Set aside for 15-30 minutes.
  6. Carefully thread the tofu and vegetables onto skewers – mixed or whole skewers of each to your liking.
  7. Place on the barbecue for 10-15 minutes turning regularly to cook each side and prevent burning.
  8. Enjoy!

Tips & Storage

  • If you like your vegetables spicier, try using a chili oil, or adding 1/2 teaspoon flaked chili.
  • Swap the tahini for your favourite nut butter – better still, use a spoonful of both!
  • Make the tofu marinade earlier than needed and allow the tofu to marinate in the fridge for up to 8 hours.
  • Try some vegetables you don’t usually eat – they taste different barbecued!
  • Store any leftovers in the fridge covered for up to three days.

 

 

7 Comments

  • mistimaan 25th April 2018 at 17:24

    Looks tasty

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    • Life Diet Health 25th April 2018 at 17:30

      Thanks! So very very tasty! I hope you are well.

      Reply
  • Sumayya P 25th April 2018 at 20:40

    I am not vegan but seeing these photos, I’m tempted to try this dish! Masha Allah

    Thanks for sharing

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    • Life Diet Health 25th April 2018 at 21:18

      JazakAllahu khairun Sumayya. Hubby is definitely not vegan but has suddenly taken a liking to my tofu! 🙂 This is a really tasty and can easily be altered to suit your tastes.

      Reply
  • Back to Basics: Coleslaw | Life Diet Health 2nd May 2018 at 11:33

    […] with everything! Put it in wraps, dollop it on burgers, eat with kebabs,  put it on your jacket potatoes! Yummy! […]

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  • kevinashton 8th May 2018 at 15:30

    Thanks for the tips on how to cook tofu properly. Whenever the warm weather comes people get out their bbq’s out and burn the heck out of the food. But it doesn’t have to be that way. Cooking outdoors whether you are cooking meat or vegetarian food is all about controlling the heat. I have written several blog posts that explain the principles of cooking on a bbq so that everyone can improve and enjoy cooking outdoors. https://wannabetvchefblog.wordpress.com/2015/06/13/the-art-of-cooking-on-a-barbecue-part-one/

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    • Life Diet Health 9th May 2018 at 08:46

      Thanks Kevin. I’ll have a read later but your post about social media caught my eye! I think instagram is the way forward… at least for food bloggers! 🙂 Have a great day.

      Reply

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