5 from 14 votes
Jerk Tofu Skewers with Vegetables
These Jerk Tofu Skewers combine firm tofu with a selection of vegetables marinated in a homemade jerk seasoning mix featuring spices like chili powder, cinnamon, and nutmeg. Grilling or cooking them until vegetables are tender creates a vibrant dish with smoky and spicy notes. They can be served alongside rice and peas or adapted with different vegetables or cooking methods.
Prep Time
5 mins
Cook Time
10 mins
Total Time
15 mins
Servings:
4
Calories:
163 kcal
Course:
Main Course, Dinner
Cuisine:
Jamaican, Caribbean, Vegan
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.
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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
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%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 4 Serving
Amount Per Serving
Calories 163
% 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.