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Pineapple Teriyaki Tofu Kabobs

Course Main Courses
Cuisine American

Ingredients
  

  • 2 blocks extra firm tofu
  • 1 fresh pineapple or two, 8 oz containers of fresh cubed pineapple
  • 2 bell peppers I used orange and yellow
  • 2 red onions
  • 2 boxes mushrooms
  • 2 boxes cherry tomatoes I purchased the multi-colored kind for a festive look
  • black sesame seeds
  • Pineapple-Teriyaki Sauce Ingredients:
  • 1 cup coconut amino’s or low sodium tamarin or soy sauce
  • 1/4 cup maple syrup
  • 4 cloves minced garlic
  • 3/4 cup pineapple juice
  • 2 teaspoons freshly grated ginger
  • 2 tablespoons coconut sugar or brown sugar
  • 2 tablespoons rice vinegar
  • 2 teaspoons cornstarch or arrowroot to thicken sauce
  • White rice

Instructions
 

  • To prepare Tofu: Drain and press water from tofu and then cut into 1 inch cubes. Make sure the cubes are big enough because if the cubes are too small, they will fall off the skewer. Note: I like my tofu very crispy and firm, so I cook them briefly in oil first and then I add them to the pan with the Pineapple Teriyaki Sauce and saute lightly, then put on the skewers and let them grille with the veggies.
  • To make the Pineapple-Teriyaki Sauce: Combine all ingredients in a bowl and whisk. Place in pan over medium heat and mix until you bring to a boil for several minutes until sauce begins to thicken. For thickness, add more cornstarch. Remove from heat and set aside. Pour pineapple teriyaki sauce into a shallow dish/container. Note: Save some of the sauce for dipping or to brush on top of skewers on the grill.
  • Add the tofu cubes into the shallow dish of Pineapple Teriyaki Sauce. Make sure the sauce covers all of the tofu. Marinate the tofu for a least one hour but preferably soak overnight!
  • Cut up your fruit and vegetables - again, make sure they are big enough so they will not fall off the skewer. *If using wooden skewers, soak them in water overnight so they don’t burn on the grill.
  • Assemble your Tofu skewers, threading the Tofu and pineapple and vegetables in alternating patterns.
  • Place the kabobs on a hot grill or barbecue and brush with reserved Pineapple Teriyaki sauce. Flip the kabobs over once they are grilled on the bottom. I like mine a little charred on the edges! Once both sides are browned with grill marks, transfer the kabobs to a plate. Let cool then remove the Tofu, pineapple and vegetables onto a bed of white rice and sprinkle with some black Sesame seeds for added crunch. Pair with a small side dish of the Pineapple Teriyaki Sauce. Enjoy!
Keyword bbq, vegan
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