Char-Grilled BBQ Tofu & Vegetable Skewers
This easy-to-make kidney-friendly summer dish features perfectly charred tofu and a colorful array of vegetables, offering a delightful blend of flavors with every bite. Ideal for outdoor gatherings or a simple weeknight dinner, these skewers are both nutritious and delicious. Enjoy the taste of summer with this kidney-friendly BBQ favorite!
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Servings: 4 servings
Serving Size:1.25 Skewers
Nutrition
Calories:217 kcal
Carbs:13 g
Sodium:207 mg
Potassium:562 mg
Phosphorus:141 mg
Protein:8 g
Fiber:2 g
Equipment
- 1 Grill
- 1 Cutting Board
- 1 Chef / Chopping knife
- 1 Basting brush
- 1 Tray or Casserole dish to carry grilled items
- 1 Tongs
- 1 Small Mixing Bowl
Ingredients
- 12 oz Extra firm tofu Cut into ½" x 1" x 1" squares
- 1 Red bell pepper Cut into large squares
- 1 Zucchini Cut into thick rounds
- 1 Yellow squash Cut into thick rounds
- ½ Red onion Cut in half then into wedges
- ¼ cup Olive oil Avocado oil works well here too
- ½ cup Low Sodium BBQ Sauce Optionally you can make our BBQ sauce to reduce the sodium even more:
BBQ Sauce Recipe - 2 tsp Garlic powder
- 1 tsp Black pepper
- ¼ tsp Kosher salt
Instructions
- Begin by pressing the tofu to remove extra water. Turn grill on and put on medium-high heat.
- While tofu is pressing, chop all the vegetables and add to a large mixing bowl. Add in the oil, garlic powder, salt, and pepper and toss to combine well. Set aside.
- Cut Tofu into ½" x 1" x 1" squares.
- Add tofu to large mixing bowl along with half the BBQ sauce. Toss to combine.
- Now assemble the skewers. Start by adding one piece of tofu followed by each type of vegetable. We use two layers of onion and pepper since they are a bit thinner than the squash.
- Add skewers to hot grill ensuring the tofu is directly touching the grill.
- Grill, rotating and cooking each side every 5 minutes. Brush more BBQ sauce onto the Tofu between each rotation.
- Once charred to your desire, remove and brush any remaining BBQ sauce onto the Tofu.
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Nutrition Facts
Char-Grilled BBQ Tofu & Vegetable Skewers
Amount Per Serving (1.25 Skewers)
Calories 217
Calories from Fat 135
% Daily Value*
Fat 15g23%
Saturated Fat 2g13%
Trans Fat 0g
Polyunsaturated Fat 2g
Monounsaturated Fat 10g
Cholesterol 0mg0%
Sodium 207mg9%
Potassium 562mg16%
Carbohydrates 13g4%
Fiber 2g8%
Sugar 9g10%
Protein 8g16%
Vitamin A 1130IU23%
Vitamin B1 0.1mg7%
Vitamin B2 0.2mg12%
Vitamin B3 1mg5%
Vitamin B5 0.3mg3%
Vitamin B6 0.3mg15%
Vitamin C 56mg68%
Vitamin E 3mg20%
Vitamin K 14µg13%
Calcium 53mg5%
Copper 0.2mg10%
Folate 43µg11%
Iron 2mg11%
Manganese 0.3mg15%
Magnesium 47mg12%
Phosphorus 141mg14%
Selenium 1µg1%
Zinc 1mg7%
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.
