Tofu Kabobs with Cherry Barbecue Sauce

If you have roughly 45 minutes to spend in the kitchen, Tofu Kabobs with Cherry Barbecue Sauce might be an excellent dairy free, lacto ovo vegetarian, and vegan recipe to try. This recipe serves 8 and costs $1.68 per serving. This main course has 314 calories, 13g of protein, and 8g of fat per serving. Many people made this recipe, and 120 would say it hit the spot. This recipe from Vegetarian Times requires extra firm tofu, orange juice, hot dog rolls, and ground coriander. It will be a hit at your Father's Day event. This recipe is typical of Barbecue cuisine. With a spoonacular score of 60%, this dish is pretty good. Tofu Vegetable Kabobs With Mustard Dipping Sauce, Tofu & Veggies with Maple Barbecue Sauce, and Slow-Cooked Tofu in Pineapple Barbecue Sauce are very similar to this recipe.

Servings: 8

 

Ingredients:

¼ tsp. cayenne pepper

⅔ cup cherry preserves

¼ cup cider vinegar

1 tsp. cornstarch

2 16-oz. pkg. extra-firm tofu, cubed

⅛ tsp. ground coriander

8 hot dog rolls, optional

¼ cup ketchup

1/3 cup orange juice

1 medium shallot, finely chopped

2 ½ Tbs. vegetable oil

Equipment:

paper towels

sauce pan

whisk

bowl

skewers

grill

Cooking instruction summary:

1. Place tofu on paper towels, and cover with another layer of towels. Set dinner plate on top, and put 2 cans on plate. Let stand 15 minutes, then pat tofu dry.2. Whisk together juice and cornstarch in bowl. Warm 1/2 Tbs. oil in saucepan over medium-low heat. Add shallot and sauté 3 to 5 minutes, or until softened. Stir in preserves, ketchup, vinegar, cayenne, coriander and orange juice mixture, and bring to a boil. Simmer 10 to 12 minutes, or until sauce is glossy, stirring frequently. Season to taste with salt and pepper.3. Brush grill rack with oil, and preheat grill. Thread tofu cubes on skewers. Brush tofu with remaining oil. Sprinkle with salt and pepper.4. Grill kabobs 6 to 8 minutes, or until cubes are browned, turning occasionally.5. Transfer to serving platter, and brush with sauce. Serve with remaining barbecue sauce on the side.

 

Step by step:


1. Place tofu on paper towels, and cover with another layer of towels. Set dinner plate on top, and put 2 cans on plate.

2. Let stand 15 minutes, then pat tofu dry.

3. Whisk together juice and cornstarch in bowl. Warm 1/2 Tbs. oil in saucepan over medium-low heat.

4. Add shallot and sauté 3 to 5 minutes, or until softened. Stir in preserves, ketchup, vinegar, cayenne, coriander and orange juice mixture, and bring to a boil. Simmer 10 to 12 minutes, or until sauce is glossy, stirring frequently. Season to taste with salt and pepper.

5. Brush grill rack with oil, and preheat grill. Thread tofu cubes on skewers.

6. Brush tofu with remaining oil. Sprinkle with salt and pepper.

7. Grill kabobs 6 to 8 minutes, or until cubes are browned, turning occasionally.

8. Transfer to serving platter, and brush with sauce.

9. Serve with remaining barbecue sauce on the side.


Nutrition Information:

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313k Calories
12g Protein
8g Total Fat
47g Carbs
9% Health Score
Limit These
Calories
313k
16%

Fat
8g
12%

  Saturated Fat
4g
26%

Carbohydrates
47g
16%

  Sugar
20g
23%

Cholesterol
0.0mg
0%

Sodium
361mg
16%

Get Enough Of These
Protein
12g
26%

Vitamin B1
0.38mg
25%

Phosphorus
170mg
17%

Iron
3mg
17%

Copper
0.33mg
16%

Selenium
10µg
15%

Manganese
0.28mg
14%

Folate
55µg
14%

Vitamin B3
2mg
12%

Calcium
118mg
12%

Magnesium
45mg
11%

Vitamin C
8mg
11%

Vitamin B2
0.17mg
10%

Potassium
312mg
9%

Zinc
1mg
7%

Fiber
1g
6%

Vitamin B6
0.08mg
4%

Vitamin K
2µg
3%

Vitamin E
0.36mg
2%

Vitamin A
83IU
2%

Vitamin B12
0.09µg
1%

covered percent of daily need
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