Jerk Tofu Skewers with Vegetables
User Reviews
5
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Prep Time
5 mins
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Cook Time
10 mins
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Total Time
15 mins
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Servings
4
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Calories
163 kcal
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Course
Main Course, Dinner
Jerk Tofu Skewers with Vegetables
Description
Jerk Tofu Skewers with Vegetables mix extra firm tofu cubes and an assortment of fresh vegetables—mushrooms, red onion, bell peppers, and zucchini—coated in a homemade jerk marinade. The seasoning combines spices such as chili powder, garlic, thyme, coriander, cinnamon, and nutmeg blended with neutral oil, lending a warm, spicy, and aromatic profile.
The skewers are grilled or cooked on a grill pan, turning to cook vegetables until tender and tofu well heated. This method introduces a slight char and concentrates the spice flavors throughout. The vegetables remain varied in texture, complementing the firm tofu cubes.
Serve the skewers with traditional sides like rice and peas, or enjoy them with other accompaniments as preferred. The recipe is adaptable for different cooking appliances like an air fryer or oven and allows vegetable swaps like baby tomatoes or pineapple chunks for added variety.
Using a jarred or premixed jerk seasoning is a convenient substitute for the homemade mix. The recipe encourages flexibility in seasoning heat and vegetable choices.
Ingredients
- 8 mushrooms
- 1 red onion
- 1 red bell pepper
- 1 yellow bell pepper
- 1 zucchini courgette
- 1 extra firm tofu block, 350g
For the Jerk Seasoning Marinade
- 2 tablespoon neutral cooking oil generic cooking oil
- ½ tablespoon chili powder
- ½ teaspoon salt
- ½ teaspoon black pepper freshly ground
- ½ teaspoon granulated sugar
- ½ teaspoon garlic powder
- ½ teaspoon thyme dried
- ½ teaspoon ground coriander
- ¼ teaspoon ground cinnamon
- ½ teaspoon ground nutmeg
Instructions
- Clean the mushrooms and halve any very large ones.⠀
- Peel the onion and chop into wedges. De-seed the bell peppers and chop into 1” square pieces. Chop the unpeeled courgette into ½” rings. Cut the firm tofu into 1” square pieces.⠀
- Heat a barbecue or grill pan until hot.⠀
- Meanwhile, mix the seasoning spices and oil in a small bowl. Thread the vegetables and tofu, alternating, onto the skewers and brush with the marinade.⠀
- Cook the skewers on each side until the vegetables are cooked. Turn and repeat on all sides.⠀
- Lovely served with rice and peas.
Notes
- Substitute or add vegetables such as baby tomatoes or pineapple chunks for variation.
- Premade jerk sauce or seasoning mix can replace the homemade marinade for convenience.
- Skewers can be cooked on a barbecue, grill pan, oven, or air fryer depending on equipment and preference.
Nutrition Information
Show DetailsNutrition Facts
Serving: 4Serving
Amount Per Serving
Calories 163 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 163kcal | 8% |
| Carbohydrates | 12g | 4% |
| Protein | 9g | 18% |
| Fat | 9g | 14% |
| Saturated Fat | 1g | 5% |
| Sodium | 371mg | 15% |
| Potassium | 575mg | 12% |
| Fiber | 3g | 12% |
| Sugar | 6g | 12% |
| Vitamin A | 1385IU | 28% |
| Vitamin C | 104mg | 116% |
| Calcium | 48mg | 5% |
| Iron | 2mg | 11% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
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Overall Rating
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