What better way to utilize summer’s bounty than with seasonal vegetables on the grill? Veggie skewers can be made and marinated in advance and stored in the fridge until ready to roast or barbecue. Try our tofu, mushroom, pearl onion and pepper skewers marinated in a Bourguignon sauce.
2 tbsp red wine vinegar (or 1/4 cup Burgundy wine)
2 tbsp unsalted tomato paste
1 tbsp extra-virgin olive oil
1 tsp dried thyme or 1 tbsp fresh thyme, chopped
2 cloves garlic, puréed
1/4 tsp ground black pepper
2 packages extra-firm organic tofu, cut into 1-inch cubes
20 button mushrooms
10 pearl onions, peeled and halved
1 each red, yellow and green bell pepper, cut into 2-inch-cubes
1/4 bunch fresh flat-leaf parsley, chopped
EQUIPMENT:
10 bamboo skewers, soaked in water for 20 minutes
Preparation
In a bowl, whisk together ½ cup hot water, tamari, vinegar, tomato paste, oil, thyme, garlic and black pepper. Add tofu and marinate in fridge for 1 hour.
Thread each skewer with tofu, mushrooms, onions and bell pepper. Reserve remaining marinade.
Preheat grill to medium-high. Brush grate with cooking oil and grill skewers for 10 to 12 minutes, turning several times and brushing liberally with reserved marinade.
When ready to serve, drizzle any remaining sauce over skewers and top with parsley.
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