Smoky BBQ Tofu and Pepper Skewers
Firm tofu cubes in a smoky, sticky marinade, charred on skewers with peppers, courgette and red onion.
- Time1 hr 15
- LevelEasy
- Costabout £1.50 a head
Cost is worked out from Aldi and Tesco shelf prices in October 2026. Your shop and brands will differ.
Estimated nutrition per serving
- 288kcal
- 20.9gcarbs
- 12.8gof which sugars
- 15.6gfat
- 3.3gsaturates
- 18.7gprotein
- 6.2gfibre
- 1.7gsalt
A rough estimate worked out from the ingredients, for the serving size above. It is a guide only and not medical advice. If you count carbs or manage diabetes, check with your own tools and your care team.
Ingredients
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Method
- 1
Drain the tofu, wrap in a clean tea towel and press under a heavy pan for 20 minutes. Cut into 3 cm cubes.
20 min - 2
Whisk the tamari, oil, maple syrup, tomato purée, vinegar, paprika, garlic granules and chilli flakes in a bowl. Add the tofu, peppers, courgette and onion and fold gently to coat. Leave for at least 30 minutes.
30 min - 3
Soak wooden skewers in water, or use metal ones. Thread the tofu and vegetables alternately, leaving a little gap between them so they cook through.
- 4
Heat the barbecue to medium hot, or a grill pan over a medium high heat, and oil the bars well. Cook the skewers for 10 to 12 minutes, turning every 3 minutes and brushing with the leftover marinade, until the tofu has dark marks and the vegetables are tender with charred edges.
11 min - 5
Serve with the lime wedges, on rice or with a green salad.
Double check before you cook. Recipes can contain mistakes. Any diet labels come from the ingredients as written in this recipe and are a guide, not a guarantee. Always check every ingredient and the packet label for allergens and cross contamination, and ask your doctor or dietitian what is right for you, especially with coeliac disease, diabetes or a serious allergy. This is not medical advice.
