Vegan Beef Yakitori
Elevate your grilling game with this **Vegan Beef Yakitori**, a plant-based twist on the classic Japanese skewered delicacy. Featuring tender, savory plant-based beef strips marinated in a rich, umami-packed blend of soy sauce, mirin, maple syrup, and aromatic ginger, garlic, and lemongrass, this recipe is bursting with authentic flavors. Threaded with crisp scallions and grilled to perfection, these skewers are finished with a sprinkle of toasty sesame seeds for added crunch and fragrance. Ready in under an hour, this quick and flavorful recipe is perfect for a crowd-pleasing appetizer, a creative dinner option, or even as a centerpiece for your next vegan BBQ. Serve hot with steamed rice or a fresh side salad for a wholesome and satisfying meal.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 300 grams plant-based beef strips
- 60 ml soy sauce
- 60 ml mirin
- 30 ml maple syrup
- 15 ml rice vinegar
- 1 teaspoon grated ginger
- 2 cloves minced garlic
- 10 ml sesame oil
- 1 stalk lemongrass stalk, finely chopped
- 1 tablespoon sesame seeds
- 3 scallions scallions, cut into 1-inch pieces
- 8 pieces skewers
Instructions
In a medium-sized bowl, whisk together the soy sauce, mirin, maple syrup, rice vinegar, grated ginger, minced garlic, sesame oil, and chopped lemongrass to create the marinade.
Add the plant-based beef strips to the marinade, ensuring each piece is well-coated. Cover the bowl and let it marinate in the refrigerator for at least 30 minutes to allow the flavors to meld.
While the beef is marinating, soak wooden skewers in water for about 15 minutes to prevent burning during cooking.
Preheat the grill to medium-high heat.
Thread the marinated plant-based beef strips onto the skewers, alternating with pieces of scallions to create an appealing presentation.
Place the skewers on the grill and cook for about 6-8 minutes, turning occasionally to ensure even grilling and slight charring on all sides.
During the last minute of grilling, sprinkle sesame seeds over the yakitori for extra flavor and a touch of crunch.
Remove the skewers from the grill and serve them hot, garnished with additional sesame seeds or chopped scallions if desired.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
2274 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 108.8 g | 139% | |
| Saturated Fat | 25.1 g | 126% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 6.1 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 400 mg | 133% | |
| Sodium | 6076 mg | 264% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 127.5 g | 46% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 19.6 g | 70% | |
| Total Sugars | 79.2 g | ||
| Protein | 188.7 g | 377% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 377 mg | 29% | |
| Iron | 24.3 mg | 135% | |
| Potassium | 3452 mg | 73% | |
*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.
