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During National Picnic Week, add some easy-to-make and easy-to-eat vegan Korean barbecue to your outdoor activities. Tofu is a fantastic source of protein and is available in a variety of textures, including firm for grilling and stir-fries and soft for desserts and sauces.
Prep Time: 20 mins
Cook Time: 8 mins
Additional Time: 8 hrs
Total Time: 8 hrs 28 mins
Servings: 8
Yield: 8 skewers
Ingredients
- 1 (16 ounce) package firm tofu, cubed
Marinade:
- 1 cup cored and quartered apples
- ¼ cup soy sauce
- ¼ cup sesame oil
- 2 tablespoons maple syrup
- 2 tablespoons gochujang (Korean hot pepper paste)
- 1 tablespoon toasted sesame seeds
Skewers:
- 8 skewers, or as needed
- 1 leek, cut into thick wedges
- cooking spray
- 1 tablespoon toasted sesame seeds
Directions
Step – 01
- Place tofu in a large bowl. Combine apples, soy sauce, sesame oil, maple syrup, hot pepper paste, and 1 tablespoon sesame seeds in a blender; puree until smooth. Pour marinade over tofu. Cover with plastic wrap and refrigerate 8 hours to overnight.
Step – 02
- Drain tofu and discard marinade. Thread tofu and leek pieces alternately onto skewers.
Step – 03
- Heat a grill pan over high heat and spray with cooking spray. Grill skewers until browned on all 4 sides, about 2 minutes per side. Sprinkle with sesame seeds.
Note
Nutrition data for this recipe includes the full amount of marinade ingredients. The actual amount of marinade consumed will vary.
Nutrition Facts (per serving)
Calories | 154 |
Fat | 10g |
Carbs | 11g |
Protein | 6g |
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