Japanese · Dinner
Grilled Tofu Skewers
Firm tofu cubes marinated in soy sauce and mirin, threaded onto skewers with scallion and bell pepper, then grilled over high heat until charred. Brushed with a soy-mirin glaze and finished with sesame seeds, served alongside steamed rice for a light, smoky plant-based main.
$4
15 minsPrep
10 minsCook
25 minsTotal
EasyLevel
Nutrition per serving
302Calories
16.1gProtein
12.8gFat
29.5gCarbs
5.2gSugar
2.1gFiber
1308mgSodium
0mgChol
1.8gSat Fat
385mgPotassium
185mgCalcium
2.8mgIron
0mcgVitamin B12
21mgVitamin C
vegan
vegetarian
low-calorie
rich-umami
thirty-min-meals
hidden-gems
vegan
low-calorie
Instructions
1
Prep
Press tofu cubes between paper towels for 10 minutes to remove excess water, then pat dry and cut into 1-inch pieces.
2
Marinate
Whisk soy sauce, mirin, sesame oil in a shallow bowl. Add tofu, marinate 20 minutes until glossy.
3
Grill
Thread tofu, scallion, and bell pepper alternately onto a skewer. Grill over high heat 8–10 minutes, turning every 2 minutes, until edges char.
4
Plate
Sprinkle sesame seeds on skewer and serve alongside steamed rice.
Serves
2 portions ·
2 adults, 0 over 10, 0 under 10
Ingredients
- 12 oz340g firm tofu, pressed
- 4 tbsp4 tbsp soy sauce
- 2 tbsp2 tbsp mirin
- 2 tsp2 tsp sesame oil
- 22 scallion, cut into 1-inch pieces
- 11 bell pepper, cut into 1-inch pieces
- 2 tsp2 tsp sesame seeds
