Carina's Tofu-vegetable Kebabs

Total Time: 24 hrs 20 mins Preparation Time: 24 hrs Cook Time: 20 mins

Ingredients

• 12 ounces extra firm tofu, water-packed
• 1 medium eggplant
• 2 small zucchini
• 1 medium red pepper
• 10 ounces mushrooms
• 1 (5 1/2 ounce) can baby corn, drained
• 3 tablespoons soy sauce or 3 tablespoons low sodium soy sauce
• 2 tablespoons olive oil
• 2 tablespoons maple syrup or 2 tablespoons honey
• 2 tablespoons red wine vinegar
• 1 tablespoon lemon juice, freshly squeezed (to taste)
• 2 garlic cloves, peeled and crushed (medium)
• 1/2 tablespoon mustard powder, ground
• 1/4 tablespoon black pepper
• 4 barbecue skewers

Recipe

• 1 drain the tofu, carefully squeezing out excess water, and pat dry with paper towels.
• 2 cut tofu into one-inch squares.
• 3 set aside. cut eggplant lengthwise in half, then cut each half into approximately three strips.
• 4 cut strips crosswise into one-inch cubes.
• 5 slice zucchini into half-inch thick slices.
• 6 cut red pepper in half, removing stem and seeds, and cut each half into one-inch squares.
• 7 wipe mushrooms clean with a moist paper towel and remove stems.
• 8 thread tofu and vegetables on to barbecue skewers in alternating color combinations: for example, first a piece of eggplant, then a slice of tofu, then zucchini, then red pepper, baby corn and mushrooms.
• 9 continue in this way until all skewers are full.
• 10 make the marinade by putting all ingredients in a blender, and blend on high speed for about one minute until mixed.
• 11 alternatively, put all ingredients in a glass jar, cover tightly with the lid and shake well until mixed.
• 12 lay the kebabs in a long, shallow baking pan or on a non-metal tray, making sure they lie flat. evenly pour the marinade over the kebabs, turning them once so that the tofu and vegetables are coated.
• 13 refrigerate the kebabs for three to eight hours, occasionally spooning the marinade over them.
• 14 broil or grill the kebabs at 450 f for 15-20 minutes, or on the grill, until the vegetables are browned.
• 15 suggestions this meal can be served over cooked, brown rice. amounts can easily be doubled to make four servings.