Char-Grilled BBQ Tofu & Vegetable Skewers
This easy-to-make kidney-friendly summer dish features perfectly charred tofu and a colorful array of vegetables, offering a delightful blend of flavors with every bite. Ideal for outdoor gatherings or a simple weeknight dinner, these skewers are both nutritious and delicious. Enjoy the taste of summer with this kidney-friendly BBQ favorite!
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Servings: 4 servings
Serving Size:1.25 Skewers
Nutrition
Calories:217 kcal
Carbs:13 g
Sodium:207 mg
Potassium:562 mg
Phosphorus:141 mg
Protein:8 g
Fiber:2 g
Equipment
- 1 Grill
- 1 Cutting Board
- 1 Chef / Chopping knife
- 1 Basting brush
- 1 Tray or Casserole dish to carry grilled items
- 1 Tongs
- 1 Small Mixing Bowl
Ingredients
- 12 oz Extra firm tofu Cut into ½" x 1" x 1" squares
- 1 Red bell pepper Cut into large squares
- 1 Zucchini Cut into thick rounds
- 1 Yellow squash Cut into thick rounds
- ½ Red onion Cut in half then into wedges
- ¼ cup Olive oil Avocado oil works well here too
- ½ cup Low Sodium BBQ Sauce Optionally you can make our BBQ sauce to reduce the sodium even more:
BBQ Sauce Recipe - 2 tsp Garlic powder
- 1 tsp Black pepper
- ¼ tsp Kosher salt
Instructions
- Begin by pressing the tofu to remove extra water. Turn grill on and put on medium-high heat.
- While tofu is pressing, chop all the vegetables and add to a large mixing bowl. Add in the oil, garlic powder, salt, and pepper and toss to combine well. Set aside.
- Cut Tofu into ½" x 1" x 1" squares.
- Add tofu to large mixing bowl along with half the BBQ sauce. Toss to combine.
- Now assemble the skewers. Start by adding one piece of tofu followed by each type of vegetable. We use two layers of onion and pepper since they are a bit thinner than the squash.
- Add skewers to hot grill ensuring the tofu is directly touching the grill.
- Grill, rotating and cooking each side every 5 minutes. Brush more BBQ sauce onto the Tofu between each rotation.
- Once charred to your desire, remove and brush any remaining BBQ sauce onto the Tofu.
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Nutrition Facts
Char-Grilled BBQ Tofu & Vegetable Skewers
Amount Per Serving (1.25 Skewers)
Calories 217
Calories from Fat 135
% Daily Value*
Fat 15g23%
Saturated Fat 2g13%
Trans Fat 0g
Polyunsaturated Fat 2g
Monounsaturated Fat 10g
Cholesterol 0mg0%
Sodium 207mg9%
Potassium 562mg16%
Carbohydrates 13g4%
Fiber 2g8%
Sugar 9g10%
Protein 8g16%
Vitamin A 1130IU23%
Vitamin B1 0.1mg7%
Vitamin B2 0.2mg12%
Vitamin B3 1mg5%
Vitamin B5 0.3mg3%
Vitamin B6 0.3mg15%
Vitamin C 56mg68%
Vitamin E 3mg20%
Vitamin K 14µg13%
Calcium 53mg5%
Copper 0.2mg10%
Folate 43µg11%
Iron 2mg11%
Manganese 0.3mg15%
Magnesium 47mg12%
Phosphorus 141mg14%
Selenium 1µg1%
Zinc 1mg7%
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.
Another fabulous recipe by Anthony!! This was my first time ever using tofu on a BBQ and our family LOVED them!! Some family members have never tried tofu before and it was a pleasant surprise to them of how tasty it was. Thank you for sharing. Such a wonderful recipe that I could make and serve with a nudge to summertime❤️
Well friends, here is yet another delicious recipe by Anthony! We tried this last night on an indoor portable electric grill and they were fabulous. I followed the recipe exactly and it left my meat loving husband not just satisfied, but he actually said “if meatless meals taste this good, I’ll be happy to switch over.” This was so good and I can’t think of anything to improve upon it. Thanks, Anthony!!