High Protein Vegan Kebab
Elevate your plant-based meals with this High Protein Vegan Kebab recipe, a delicious and nutritious option packed with over 600 grams of protein-rich ingredients like firm tofu, chickpeas, and vital wheat gluten. Infused with bold flavors from smoked paprika, cumin, and garlic powder, these kebabs are both satisfying and incredibly easy to make. The recipe involves creating a flavorful, protein-packed mixture, shaping it around skewers, and grilling alongside vibrant, fresh vegetables for a smoky, char-grilled finish. Perfect for barbecues, weeknight dinners, or meal prep, these vegan kebabs are ready in just under an hour and pair beautifully with vegan tzatziki, hummus, or a zesty side salad. Try this high-protein, vegan-friendly recipe and enjoy a healthy, satisfying meal that bursts with flavor and texture!
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 400 grams Firm tofu
- 200 grams Cooked chickpeas
- 50 grams Vital wheat gluten
- 30 grams Nutritional yeast
- 2 teaspoons Smoked paprika
- 1 teaspoon Ground cumin
- 1 teaspoon Garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon Onion powder
- 3 tablespoons Soy sauce
- 2 tablespoons Lemon juice
- 2 tablespoons Olive oil
- 10 grams Fresh parsley
- 1 teaspoon Salt
- 0.5 teaspoons Black pepper
- 8 pieces Wooden skewers
- 300 grams Vegetables for skewers (e.g., bell peppers, zucchini, red onion)
Instructions
Press the tofu for 15 minutes to remove excess moisture. Wrap the tofu in a clean kitchen towel and place something heavy on top.
In a food processor, combine the pressed tofu, cooked chickpeas, nutritional yeast, smoked paprika, cumin, garlic powder, onion powder, soy sauce, lemon juice, olive oil, salt, and black pepper. Blend until the mixture is smooth and well combined.
Transfer the mixture into a bowl and gradually knead in the vital wheat gluten. Knead for 2-3 minutes until the mixture becomes slightly elastic and firm. This will form the base of your kebabs.
Divide the mixture into 8 equal portions and shape each portion into a kebab around a wooden skewer. If the mixture is too sticky to handle, lightly oil your hands to make shaping easier.
Chop the vegetables into bite-sized pieces and thread them onto additional skewers, alternating with the shaped kebabs if desired.
Heat a grill pan or barbecue over medium-high heat and lightly oil the surface. Cook the kebabs and vegetable skewers for about 5 minutes on each side, or until browned and cooked through. Rotate as needed to cook evenly.
Chop the fresh parsley and sprinkle it over the grilled kebabs before serving. Serve warm with your favorite sauces or dips, such as vegan tzatziki or hummus.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
1385 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 55.1 g | 71% | |
| Saturated Fat | 7.6 g | 38% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 2.7 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 0 mg | 0% | |
| Sodium | 4250 mg | 185% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 117.4 g | 43% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 35.7 g | 128% | |
| Total Sugars | 28.0 g | ||
| Protein | 125.2 g | 250% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 922 mg | 71% | |
| Iron | 22.3 mg | 124% | |
| Potassium | 2892 mg | 62% | |
*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
