If you're a fan of baked tofu teriyaki but want to keep the oven off, you'll love this grilled version. These teriyaki tofu skewers are easy to prep and only need 15 minutes of marinating time.
The homemade vegan teriyaki sauce takes just 10 minutes to whip up. I love the way it caramelizes the tofu on the grill. And with the charred fresh pineapple, it's the perfect balance of smoky and sweet.
Short on time? Use your favorite store-bought teriyaki sauce to simplify things even more. And when it comes to the veggies, feel free to get creative. I like using red onion and bell pepper, but zucchini, eggplant, or cherry tomatoes are all great options.
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Ingredients
To make the skewers, you'll need:
- Extra-firm or super-firm tofu
- Vegan teriyaki sauce (homemade or store-bought)
- Red onion
- Red bell pepper
- Fresh pineapple
Homemade Teriyaki Sauce:
- Tamari (or soy sauce if not gluten-free)
- Water
- Coconut sugar
- Fresh garlic
- Fresh ginger
- Rice vinegar
- Cornstarch or arrowroot powder
Please see the recipe card for the complete ingredients, measurements, and instructions.
How to make grilled teriyaki tofu
- Marinate: Cut the tofu into cubes and marinate in the teriyaki sauce for at least 15 minutes.
- Assemble: Thread the tofu, pineapple, bell pepper, and onion onto skewers in an alternating pattern.
- Grill: Cook the skewers on a preheated grill, turning and basting with extra sauce, until everything is browned and has nice grill marks.
Amy's tip
I prefer stainless steel skewers because they're reusable and easy to clean. If using bamboo, be sure to soak them overnight so they don't burn.
Serving suggestions
Remove everything from the skewers and serve over rice, quinoa, or your favorite grains. Drizzle with extra teriyaki sauce and pair with a side like avocado and hearts of palm salad, a simple green salad, or summer corn and cucumber salad for a complete meal.
And since you already have the grill going for the teriyaki tofu skewers, you can easily make garlic and rosemary grilled vegetable kabobs at the same time!
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📋 Recipe
Grilled Teriyaki Tofu Skewers with Fresh Pineapple
Ingredients
- 14-16 ounces extra-firm tofu, drained and pressed (or use super-firm tofu which doesn't require pressing) cubed
- ¾ cup Vegan Teriyaki Sauce, divided (or use your favorite store-bought Teriyaki Sauce)
- 1 red onion, diced large
- 1 red bell pepper, diced large
- 2 cups fresh pineapple, cubed
Instructions
- Marinate the cubed tofu in ½ cup Teriyaki Sauce for at least 15 minutes. Reserve the excess sauce for basting.14-16 ounces extra-firm tofu, ¾ cup Vegan Teriyaki Sauce
- Thread the tofu, onion, bell pepper, and pineapple on metal skewers in an alternating pattern.1 red onion, 1 red bell pepper, 2 cups fresh pineapple
- Heat the grill to medium high.
- Place the skewers on the hot grill. Brush with the reserved sauce.¾ cup Vegan Teriyaki Sauce
- Flip the skewers over once they are grilled on the bottom. Don't worry if the tofu sticks a little. Brush the other side with sauce.
- Once both sides are browned with grill marks, transfer the kabobs to a plate.
- When cool enough to handle, remove the tofu, vegetables, and pineapple from the skewers and place on a serving platter.
- Serve with rice or your favorite grain and the reserved teriyaki sauce.
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Notes
Nutrition
Nutritional information is an estimation.
Debbie says
Yummy teriyaki sauce. It is great for veggies too.