Hawaiian Tempeh Barbeque Skewers – Sharon Palmer, The Plant Powered Dietitian

I like a superb vegetable skewers recipe! These Hawaiian Tempeh Barbecue Skewers are like a meal in a single–simply thread colourful chunks of greens with a plant protein, akin to tofu and tempeh, and also you’ve obtained a beautiful meal that may be grilled on the barbeque to serve alongside a potato salad, contemporary bread, or facet dish. You don’t should warmth up the entire kitchen to cook dinner dinner, so you possibly can take pleasure in a meal al fresco–with the nice and cozy air and nice vibes entertaining you.

This recipe for Hawaiian Tempeh Barbecue Skewers is really easy to make! Simply thread collectively chunks of tempeh, contemporary pineapple, bell pepper, crimson onion, and zucchini on skewers, then cowl with a contemporary Hawaiian marinade accented with pineapple, ginger and coconut flavors. This scrumptious marinade means that you can have a good time the true flavors of Hawaiian meals proper in your personal yard! Let the skewers marinate, then grill the barbeque skewers till they’re golden brown, then dive in! The style and aromas of this wholesome, vegan skewers recipe is off the charts scrumptious!

I like to serve this vegetable skewers recipe for summer season holidays–the entire household loves them. You may make this recipe gluten-free through the use of gluten-free soy sauce and tempeh, and you may make this recipe oil-free, salt-free, and sugar-free by omitting these elements. Strive serving this recipe with my rainbow slaw and cornbread for a scrumptious out of doors meal.

Step-by-Step Information:

Chop the tempeh and greens (bell pepper, pineapple, zucchini, and crimson onions) into chunks about 1 to 1 ½ inches in measurement). Soften the wood skewers for about 20 minutes (if utilizing).

Combine collectively the Hawaiian Marinade utilizing soy sauce, pineapple juice, rice vinegar, coconut oil, tomato paste, brown sugar (optionally available), garlic and ginger.

Thread the tempeh and greens on the skewers, alternating colours. Brush with marinade and chill for at the very least one hour.

Warmth grill over medium-high warmth and cook dinner, turning gently, on either side till crisp-tender and golden in colour. Serve!

Description

Put collectively these contemporary, flavorful vegan Hawaiian Tempeh Barbecue Skewers that includes tempeh, pineapple, bell pepper, and a wonderful Hawaiian Marinade.

Hawaiian Marinade:

Skewers:

1 (8-ounce) tempeh, cubed (about 1 1/2 inches)
1 pound cubed contemporary pineapple (about 1 ½ inches)
1 massive bell pepper (crimson, inexperienced, yellow, or orange), sliced (1 inch)
1 massive crimson onion, halved and sliced (about 1 inch)
1 medium zucchini or yellow squash, sliced into chunks (about 1 inch)

Put together marinade: In a small bowl, combine collectively soy sauce, pineapple juice, rice vinegar, coconut oil, tomato paste, brown sugar (if utilizing), garlic, and ginger. Put aside.
To make skewers, put together greens as directed. Thread 6 massive wood, bamboo, or metallic skewers (if utilizing wood or bamboo skewers, soak in water for 20 minutes to melt) with skewers elements: tempeh, pineapple, pepper, onion, and squash items. Alternate colours and evenly divide skewer elements amongst 6 skewers.
Place skewers on a baking sheet. Drizzle evenly with the marinade, and use brush to distribute marinade over skewers. Cowl, and place within the fridge and permit to marinate at the very least 1 hour, turning skewers over and brushing the marinade over the floor.
Warmth grill over medium-high warmth. Might brush with oil to stop from sticking. Gently place the skewers on the grill and cook dinner till golden brown on the primary facet (about 5-8 minutes, relying in your grill); flip over and grill on the opposite facet till golden brown (about 5 minutes). Take away from the grill and place on a serving platter.
Serve instantly. Makes 6 servings (1 skewer per serving).