nutritional information

Per Skewer:

  • Calories: 149
  • Protein: 9 g
  • Total Fat: 6 g
  • Saturated Fat: <1 g
  • Carbohydrates: 16 g
  • Cholesterol: 0 mg
  • Sodium: 718 mg
  • Fiber: 3 g
  • Sugar: 9 g
Vegan

Teriyaki Tofu & Pineapple Kebabs

Serves 6

30 minutes or fewer

Serve these glistening skewers with Pineapple Fried Rice.
  • 1 14-oz. pkg. extra-firm tofu, drained and cut into 18 cubes
  • ½ large pineapple, peeled, cored, and cut into 12 ¾-inch cubes
  • 1 large red bell pepper, cut into 12 pieces
  • ½ cup low-sodium soy sauce
  • ½ cup mirin
  • 1 Tbs. toasted sesame oil
  • 1 Tbs. minced fresh ginger
  • 2 cloves garlic, minced (2 tsp.)
  • 2 tsp. maple syrup
  • 1 pinch red pepper flakes
  • 2 tsp. arrowroot powder

1. Preheat oven to 375°F. Thread each of 6 bamboo skewers with 3 cubes tofu, 2 cubes pineapple, and 2 pieces bell pepper, and place in baking dish.

2. Simmer soy sauce, mirin, oil, ginger, garlic, maple syrup, and red pepper flakes 3 minutes in skillet over medium heat.

3. Combine arrowroot and 1/4 cup plus 1 Tbs. cold water in bowl. Add to skillet, and simmer 2 minutes, or until sauce begins to thicken. Pour sauce over kebabs, and bake 20 minutes, turning once to keep kebabs coated in sauce.

January/February 2012 p.64

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comments

these were great! next time, i'll make some extra sauce (i loved it!!). very easy, very tasty

Emma Jones - 2012-07-22 13:26:08

These were delicious and easy!

Kellieg - 2012-05-22 04:30:31