Name: Grilled Tofu Skewers with Spicy Chipotle Sauce
Prep time: 60 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 150 min
Ingredients: 2 blocks extra firm tofu (pressed, cut into small cubes); 2 tsp. minced turmeric; 2 cloves garlic (minced); 4 Tbsp. coconut aminos; 2 tsp. Cajun seasoning; 1 tsp. red pepper flakes; Himalayan pink salt (to taste); 1/3 cup chipotle peppers in adobo sauce (jarred or canned); 1 tsp. maple syrup; Drizzle olive oil; Chives (chopped)

The marinade for these grilled tofu skewers combines fresh turmeric, garlic, Cajun seasoning and red pepper flakes. Grilled until caramelized and charred around the edges, these tofu bites are smoky, umami and get a kick of heat from a quickly blended Chipotle serving sauce. Serve as an impressive appetizer or enjoy as a main served with rice and grilled veggies. ⁠Get these sizzling skewers on your grill!

Grilled Tofu Skewers on a Plate With a Bowl of Chipotle Dipping Sauce

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Grilled Tofu Skewers with Spicy Chipotle Sauce

Prep Time 1 hour

Cook Time 30 minutes

Marinate 1 hour

Total Time 2 hours 30 minutes

Servings 6

Calories 27 kcal

Author Pau D'Elia

Ingredients

2 blocks extra firm tofu pressed, cut into small cubes

Marinade

2 tsp. minced turmeric
2 cloves garlic minced
4 Tbsp. coconut aminos
2 tsp. Cajun seasoning
1 tsp. red pepper flakes
Himalayan pink salt to taste

Chipotle serving sauce

1/3 cup chipotle peppers in adobo sauce jarred or canned
1 tsp. maple syrup
Drizzle olive oil

Garnish

Chives chopped

Instructions

To press tofu, cut blocks in 3 equal parts lengthwise. Place pieces on cutting board. Cover with clean dish cloth. Top with heavy cook book. Let drain 1 hr.
In small bowl, whisk together all marinade ingredients.
Slice drained, pressed tofu into cubes. In large bowl, combine tofu cubes and marinade. Refrigerate 1-2 hours.
To barbecue, slide tofu cubes onto skewers. Brush grill with olive oil and let it burn off. Brush more oil on grill and add skewers. Cook 15-20 minutes on each side, flipping once.
For chipotle serving sauce, combine all sauce ingredients in blender and blend well.
To serve, pour sauce into sauce bowls and set on plate with tofu.