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Jerk Tofu Skewers with Vegetables

Jamaican Jerk Tofu Skewers with vegetables are full of great taste and are super easy to make! Grill them on the barbecue, grill pan, pan fry or bake. This easy vegan recipe is mind-blowingly delicious and ready in just 15 minutes.

Prep Time
5 mins
Cook Time
5 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 block 350g extra firm tofu⁠⠀
For the Jerk Seasoning Marinade
  • 2 tablespoon oil
  • ½ tablespoon chili powder
  • ½ teaspoon salt
  • ½ teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
  • ½ teaspoon granulated sugar
  • ½ teaspoon garlic powder
  • ½ teaspoon dried thyme
  • ½ teaspoon ground coriander powder
  • ¼ teaspoon ground cinnamon
  • ½ teaspoon ground nutmeg

Instructions

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  1. Clean the mushrooms and halve any very large ones.⁠⠀
  2. 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.⁠⠀
  3. Heat a barbecue or grill pan until hot.⁠⠀
  4. 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.⁠⠀
  5. Cook the skewers on each side until the vegetables are cooked. Turn and repeat on all sides.⁠⠀
  6. Lovely served with rice and peas.⁠

Notes

  • Feel free to swap in other veggies! It's great with baby tomatoes and pineapple chunks.
  • You can, of course, use pre-made jerk sauce from a jar or premixed jerk seasoning mix.
  • Try these skewers cooked on the barbecue, grill pan, oven or air fryer.

Nutrition Information

Calories 163kcal (8%) Carbohydrates 12g (4%) Protein 9g (18%) Fat 9g (14%) Saturated Fat 1g (5%) Sodium 371mg (15%) Potassium 575mg (16%) Fiber 3g (12%) Sugar 6g (12%) Vitamin A 1385IU (28%) Vitamin C 104mg (116%) Calcium 48mg (5%) Iron 2mg (11%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 4Serving

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.