These comforting sweet and savory Tofu Kebabs with Hoisin Sauce are perfect over quinoa or rice.
If you have never tried hoisin sauce (or even if you have), then this recipe is for you! Hoisin sauce is a Chinese BBQ sauce, with a sweet flavor. It works well in sauces and marinades.
I have used it in a Sweet and Spicy Peanut Dip and a Chinese Pizza with Ginger Garlic Tofu, both of which I found addicting! So I knew I had to use it again.
I received some beautiful vegetables from a friend and knew that I wanted to use them all in one recipe, so these Tofu Kebabs with Hoisin Sauce were the result. Thank you Bobby!
I originally was going to eat these as is, but because of another recipe in the works, I ended up eating these over quinoa, which I highly recommend.
If you are not a quinoa fan, rice would work well too. I found that the quinoa soaked up the sauce nicely, and completed the meal.
I know for many of you there is snow on the ground and there is no way you are about to grill right now. Well, I didn’t feel like grilling either, even though there is no snow here. These were made on my grill pan.
However you decide to cook these, I think you will enjoy them. They are sweet, with a touch of saltiness from the tamari, and nuttiness from the sesame oil.
Tofu Kebabs with Hoisin Sauce
These grilled skewers are an easy weeknight meal.
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Tofu Kebabs with Hoisin Sauce
Ingredients
Hoisin Sauce
- 1/4 cup + 2 tablespoons gluten free hoisin sauce - I used Sun Luck
- 2 tablespoons lime juice - I used key limes
- 2 tablespoons brown rice vinegar
- 2 tablespoons low sodium tamari
- 2 tablespoons toasted sesame oil
Kebabs
- 14 oz. firm or extra firm tofu drained and pressed with a heavy object on top for 15 min.
- 2 -4 cups of your favorite vegetables - I used red onion, yellow squash, zucchini, and bell pepper
- olive oil
Instructions
- Hoisin Sauce: Mix all the marinade ingredients together. Reserve half in another container for dipping.
- Kebabs: Cube the drained and pressed tofu into 1" cubes and let sit in the marinade for at least an hour to overnight. (I let mine sit overnight, for the best flavor.)
- Cut vegetables in large chunks. Skewer tofu and veggies on skewers. If using bamboo skewers, soak in water for 20 minutes to 3 hours first. Brush veggies with olive oil and grill with marinated tofu on grill pan or grill over medium high heat until grill marks appear, and veggies are tender. Turn over and grill the other side.
- Serve over quinoa or rice, if desired.
Nutrition
*Note: Nutrition information should be considered an estimate only. Different nutrition calculators give you different results.
livelifewellblog5 says
These look great! I like anything with Hoisin sauce!
All the Best,
Allison
Willow Moon says
Me too! Peanut sauce is my first choice, and hoisen comes in second!
theclutterboxblog says
I have never had hoisen sauce! I will have to see if I can find it on my next grocery run.
Willow Moon says
It is definitely worth searching out!
Hil says
oh yummy! These look so good. Can I eat them now!
Plating Pixels says
Housin sauce is one of those ingredients I like but don’t use often for some reason. I bet it’s great in this!
Willow Moon says
It is great on pizza too! I would recommend not using too much though, because it is so sweet.
Jessica says
These look delicious! I definitely need to try!
Stacie Young says
I am a Celiac’s sufferer and thought I should warn you that nearly all Hoison sauces actually have gluten in them. It says wheat flour in their ingredient list. There are probably a few gluten free ones available at World Market I would bet
Willow Moon says
I appreciate your input! I am extremely careful reading labels, being vegan and gluten free. The brand I buy is Sun Luck which is from Sprout’s (Whole Foods probably carries it also). The only allergen it has is soy. I get bad cramping if I eat gluten so I have to really be careful.
Susan says
This is the perfect meal for grilling! I LOVE that sauce!
Willow Moon says
Thanks Susan!