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    You are here: Home / Entrees / Mediterranean-Spiced Tofu Kebabs

    LAST UPDATED: January 19, 2022 • FIRST PUBLISHED: June 12, 2017

    Mediterranean-Spiced Tofu Kebabs

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    These flavor-packed tofu kebabs are made with summer veggies and tofu soaked in a spicy Mediterranean-inspired marinade. Cook them up on the grill or in the oven and served over spiced basmati rice.

    Mediterranean-Spiced Tofu Kebabs Over Rice on a Plate

    I say this every year and here I am saying it again: I'm a terrible vegetable gardener. I think I've figured out that I don't take it seriously enough.

    I bought a bunch of plants and stuck them into the ground a few weeks ago. Among them are tomatoes, peppers, a few herbs, and something else that I can't identify with certainty yet. Whatever it is, it's cruciferous and not cauliflower. The lady I bought it from at the farmstand didn't know what it was (apparently I'm not the only one who doesn't take my garden seriously), but I decided to buy it anyway because I like to live on the edge. The farmstand lady also gave me some free pea plants, which I think are a spring plant so I wasn't so sure about taking them...but they were free, so why not? I didn't get to find out how peas hold up in the heat because a baby bunny ate all of my pea plants. I did nothing to stop him. How can I deny a baby bunny a snack? Gardeners must have nerves of steel.

    Close Up of a Plate of Mediterranean-Spiced Tofu Kebabs and Rice

    Othewise though, things aren't looking too bad this year. So I'm working on lots of recipes that are filled with veggies in anticipation of the motherload springing forth from my backyard in a couple of months.

    Mediterranean-Spiced Tofu Kebabs Arranged on a Baking Sheet

    Veggie kebabs are great because they work with just about anything. If those pepper plants don't make it, cherry tomatoes would do just fine. No zucchini? Use eggplant instead. And if you're a really bad gardener like me, you don't even have to grow it yourself, so the pressure is off.

    Plate of Mediterranean-Spiced Tofu Kebabs with Water Glass and Fresh Cilantro in the Background

    The marinade and tofu are the important parts here. Coconut milk might seem like a weird base for something Mediterranean-y, but you really can't taste the coconut at all. I even tried a few different versions of the marinade, and coconut won, hands down. You can grill or bake these too. Grilling is my favorite way to eat them (lots of smoky flavor), but when it comes time to get cooking I usually go with the oven for ease.

    Mediterranean-Spiced Tofu Kebabs Over Rice on a Plate
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    Mediterranean-Spiced Tofu Kebabs

    These flavor-packed tofu kebabs are made with summer veggies and tofu soaked in a spicy Mediterranean-inspired marinade. Cook them up on the grill or in the oven and served over spiced basmati rice.
    Course Entree
    Cuisine American, Mediterranean
    Prep Time 15 minutes
    Cook Time 40 minutes
    Total Time 55 minutes
    Servings 4
    Calories 243 kcal
    Author Alissa

    Ingredients

    • 1 cup light coconut milk
    • 3 tablespoons lemon juice
    • 2 tablespoons tomato paste
    • 3 garlic cloves, minced
    • 2 teaspoons paprika
    • 2 teaspoons ground cumin
    • ½ teaspoon turmeric
    • ¼ teaspoon cayenne pepper, or more to taste
    • ¾ teaspoon salt, or to taste
    • ¼ teaspoon black pepper
    • 1 14 ounce package extra firm tofu, drained, pressed and cut into 1-inch pieces
    • 1 small zucchini, cut into large chunks
    • 1 medium red bell pepper, cut into large chunks

    For Serving

    • Turmeric rice, or plain basmati rice
    • Tahini
    • Fresh cilantro

    Instructions

    1. In a medium bowl stir together the coconut milk, lemon juice, tomato paste, garlic, paprika, cumin, turmeric, cayenne, salt and pepper. Add the tofu, zucchini, and pepper and gently stir to coat. Allow to marinate at room temperature for at least 1 hour.
    2. Arrange the tofu zucchini, and pepper pieces on skewers.
    3. To grill: lightly oil the grate and and place the skewers on the grill. Grill over a medium flame until lightly charred and the veggies are tender, about 10 minutes, brushing with excess marinade while grilling and turning halfway through.
    4. To bake: Preheat the oven to 400° and line a baking sheet with parchment paper. Arranger the skewers on the parchment-lined baking sheet and bake unit lightly browned in spots and the veggies are tender, about 35 minutes, turning halfway through.
    5. Divide the skewers onto plates, sprinkle with cilantro, and drizzle with tahini. Serve.
    Nutrition Facts
    Mediterranean-Spiced Tofu Kebabs
    Amount Per Serving
    Calories 243 Calories from Fat 172
    % Daily Value*
    Fat 19.1g29%
    Saturated Fat 13.7g69%
    Sodium 475mg20%
    Potassium 579mg17%
    Carbohydrates 12.1g4%
    Fiber 1g4%
    Sugar 6g7%
    Protein 11.1g22%
    Calcium 180mg18%
    Iron 4.1mg23%
    * Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.
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    About Alissa Saenz

    Hi, I'm Alissa! I'm a former attorney turned professional food blogger. I love creating vegan recipes with bold flavors! You can read more about me here.

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    1. Jamie Bevia @ Lettuce Eat Veggies says

      June 14, 2017 at 10:51 am

      Love this for a summer BBQ! That flavor combo is one of my favorites :)

      Reply
      • Alissa Saenz says

        June 15, 2017 at 8:35 pm

        Thank you!

        Reply
    2. Jennifer says

      June 15, 2017 at 3:21 pm

      I got lots of mystery plants in my garden. XD I bought them and wasn't smart enough to save the little label.

      Reply
      • Alissa Saenz says

        June 15, 2017 at 8:38 pm

        That's what happened to me every other year that I've planted a veggie garden. A little mystery makes things fun. :)

        Reply
    3. Val says

      June 17, 2017 at 11:54 pm

      Second recipe from your site this week. This was EXCELLENT!! Paired with turmeric rice as you suggested. Spot on! Definitely to be repeated.

      Reply
      • Alissa Saenz says

        June 19, 2017 at 8:40 am

        Yay! Glad you enjoyed it!!

        Reply
        • Val says

          June 19, 2017 at 11:05 am

          And a bonus- chopped and rolled in a flour tortilla for brekkie the next morning. I am even more enamored!

          Reply
    4. Bridget says

      June 24, 2019 at 1:38 pm

      Love this post!!! The part about the baby bunny cracked me up - I’m the same. I’ve even left fresh cut lettuce out beside the garden for rabbits but they don’t touch it. They’re too wise; they want it directly from the plant!

      Reply
      • Alissa Saenz says

        June 30, 2019 at 2:41 pm

        Haha! This year I finally decided to suck it up and put some fencing around my plants. It keeps the bunnies out, but I can't help feeling guilty about it!

        Reply
    5. KM says

      June 08, 2021 at 7:07 pm

      5 stars
      If I could give this more than 5/5, I would! I made this with a simple pilaf for supper tonight and it was AMAZING. I only had half the paprika on hand, and replaced with another 1/4 tsp of cayenne for a touch more heat and it was perfect.

      I have to say, your recipes are hands down the best vegan recipes out there. I always know that, if it’s a CV recipe, it’s going to be great. This one? Superb.

      Thanks, as always!

      Reply

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