Vegan Chicken Shashlik
Transform your weeknight dinner with this flavorful Vegan Chicken Shashlik, a plant-based twist on the popular South Asian dish! Made with protein-packed extra firm tofu, vibrant bell peppers, and sweet red onions, this dish features a bold marinade of garlic, ginger, soy sauce, and warming spices like cumin, coriander, and turmeric. Each skewer grills to perfection, delivering smoky, charred edges that lock in the rich, tangy flavors. Easy to make and ready in just an hour, this recipe is a healthy, dairy-free, and meat-free delight. Perfect for grilling season or any time you're craving a satisfying vegan main, serve it hot with vegan raita or a crisp green salad for a complete meal. If you're looking for a stunning, crowd-pleasing vegan BBQ recipe that’s packed with spice and zest, this Vegan Chicken Shashlik is your go-to!
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 400 grams extra firm tofu
- 1 large red bell pepper
- 1 large green bell pepper
- 1 large red onion
- 3 tablespoons olive oil
- 2 tablespoons lemon juice
- 4 units garlic cloves, minced
- 1 tablespoon ginger, grated
- 2 tablespoons soy sauce
- 1 teaspoon red chili powder
- 1 teaspoon ground cumin
- 1 teaspoon ground coriander
- 0.5 teaspoons turmeric powder
- 0.5 teaspoons black pepper
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 8 units wooden skewers
Instructions
Press the tofu for at least 20 minutes to remove excess water. Cut into 1-inch cubes.
Soak the wooden skewers in water for 30 minutes to prevent burning during grilling.
Cut the red and green bell peppers and the red onion into 1-inch squares.
In a large mixing bowl, combine olive oil, lemon juice, minced garlic, grated ginger, soy sauce, red chili powder, ground cumin, ground coriander, turmeric powder, black pepper, and salt. Whisk until well combined.
Add the tofu cubes to the marinade and gently toss to coat. Let it sit for at least 20 minutes, absorbing the flavors.
Preheat a grill or grill pan over medium-high heat.
Thread the marinated tofu, bell pepper pieces, and onion pieces alternately onto the skewers.
Grease the grill lightly with oil. Place the skewers on the grill and cook for 15-20 minutes, turning occasionally, until the tofu is golden brown and the vegetables are charred.
Serve the vegan chicken shashlik hot with a side of vegan raita or a fresh green salad.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
1173 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 79.4 g | 102% | |
| Saturated Fat | 12.1 g | 60% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 4.1 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 0 mg | 0% | |
| Sodium | 3599 mg | 156% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 54.2 g | 20% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 21.2 g | 76% | |
| Total Sugars | 19.7 g | ||
| Protein | 72.7 g | 145% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 2878 mg | 221% | |
| Iron | 16.9 mg | 94% | |
| Potassium | 2158 mg | 46% | |
*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.
