• Skip to primary navigation
  • Skip to main content
  • Skip to primary sidebar
  • Skip to footer
  • Home
  • Start Here
  • Recipes
    • Recipe Index
    • Vegetarian Recipes
    • Vegan Recipes
    • Sourdough
      • Gluten-Free Sourdough
      • Sourdough Discard
    • Seasonal Recipes
      • Spring
      • Summer
      • Fall
      • Winter
    • Main Dish Recipes
    • Lunch Recipes
    • Breakfast and Brunch
    • Appetizers & Snacks
    • Dessert Recipes
    • Bread Recipes
      • Sweet Breads
      • Savory Breads
    • Condiment Recipes
    • Drink Recipes
      • Cocktails
      • Non Alcoholic
Vanilla And Bean

Vanilla And Bean

Sweet and Savory Vegetarian

  • Facebook
  • Instagram
  • Pinterest
  • Twitter
  • Subscribe
  • Shop
  • About
    • Subscribe
    • A little bit about me…
    • Contact
    • Let’s Work Together
    • Blogs I’m Reading
    • Blogger Resources
You are here: Home / Recipes / Main Dish / Tofu / Grilled BBQ Tofu Vegetable Kebabs

Grilled BBQ Tofu Vegetable Kebabs

By Traci · Jump to Recipe · Jump to Video
This post may contain affiliate links. Please read my affiliate policy.

Saucy, tangy and so flavorful Grilled BBQ Tofu Vegan Kebabs are slathered in Bourbon BBQ Sauce. These vegan kebabs are simple to make and packed with late summer favorites! This recipe is vegetarian, vegan and gluten free. [ VIDEO on recipe card ]

Overhead shot of Grilled BBQ Tofu Vegetable Kebabs on a pan with a brush of BBQ sauce ready to eat.

Table of Contents

  • A Weakness for BBQ
  • Quick Guide: How to Make Grilled BBQ Tofu Vegetable Kebabs
  • What to Serve with BBQ Tofu Skewers
  • More Vegetarian (and Vegan) BBQ Recipes to Love
  • Grilled BBQ Tofu Vegetable Kebabs Recipe
  • Video

A Weakness for BBQ

I have a weakness for BBQ. I’m particularly fond of sturdy veggies that can be grilled and slathered with homemade BBQ sauce. Whippin’ up a double batch of that sauce and freezing the rest for whenever the mood strikes means it’s almost always stocked in the freezer. 

BBQ sauce is a quintessential summertime staple!

And for good reason. It’s a perfect partner for grilled vegetables and it makes a mean marinade for these vegetarian and vegan BBQ tofu kebabs. 

Marinated BBQ Tofu in a bowl.    Ingredients for Grilled BBQ Tofu Vegetable Kebabs Overhead shot of assembly of BBQ Tofu Vegetable Kebabs on skewers.

Quick Guide: How to Make Grilled BBQ Tofu Vegetable Kebabs

Easy to pull together, these grilled vegan kebabs are a perfect solution for vegans and vegetarians to whip out at BBQs with friends and family where meat is generally center of attention. People will be swooning over your delicious tofu kebabs! In summary, here’s how to make these mouthwatering BBQ skewers (see recipe card for details): 

  • First, press the tofu so that most of the water is drained out. Then, bake the tofu at high heat. This dries the tofu out further, improving it’s ability to soak up the BBQ sauce and improve its texture. 
  • Second, marinate the tofu in homemade smoky BBQ sauce.
  • Meanwhile, chop the vegetables into bite size pieces. Toss them in a bit of olive oil, salt and pepper, then skewer the veggies and BBQ Tofu. 
  • Next, grill these vegan kebabs while slathering with BBQ sauce for about 15 minutes or until charred on all sides, the veggies are tender crisp and those plump cherry tomatoes burst.
  • Last, dig in! 

Make Ahead!! The tofu can be marinated up to 24 hours in advance and the kebabs can be assembled several hours prior to grilling. 

 Grilled BBQ Tofu Vegetable Kebabs on the grill with corn.    Overhead shot of Grilled BBQ Tofu Vegetable Kebabs slathered in BBQ sauce.

What to Serve with BBQ Tofu Skewers

With the abundance of fresh summer produce, there are many delicious sides that pair easily with these saucy vegetarian bbq skewers. From fresh crunchy salads to chunky potato salads, slaw and fresh corn on the cob, choose your favorite and go with it! Here are a few ideas:

  • BBQ Vegetarian (& Vegan) Baked Beans
  • Cucumber Tomato and Onion Salad
  • Texas Potato Salad
  • Broccolini Slaw with Raisins and Walnuts
  • Strawberry Goat Cheese Salad
  • Carrot Salad with Raisins and Pineapple
  • Black Eyed Pea Salad
  • Green Olive and Egg Potato Salad
  • Sweet Pea Salad
  • Lemon-Dijon Asparagus and Pea Macaroni Salad

 Close up of Grilled BBQ Tofu Vegetable Kebabs

A Few Recipe Notes

  • Bamboo or metal skewers? I like bamboo and can get about two uses out of each skewer (they compost easily). The veggies adhere to the skewer better than with metal where they tend to slip easier. If using bamboo, be sure to soak the skewers in water before slipping the veggies and tofu on the skewer. 
  • These vegan kebabs can be prepared and assembled ahead and rested in the refrigerator several hours prior to grilling. The marinated BBQ tofu can be prepared a day ahead of when needed.
  • For tender crisp grilled vegetables, go for about 15 minutes on the grill. If you prefer them a little more cooked, lean towards 18-20 minutes. Taste as you go find your grilled vegetable sweet spot! 
  • I use my homemade Smoky BBQ Sauce in this recipe, but your favorite sauce will work beautifully too! 
  • I love to share these vegan BBQ skewers with a stuffed baked potato. Potato salad and grilled corn on the cob make a fabulous accompaniment as well. 

More Vegetarian (and Vegan) BBQ Recipes to Love

  • Grilled BBQ Cauliflower Ranch Bowls
  • BBQ Collard Rolls
  • BBQ Chickpea Veggie Burgers
  • Pulled Portobello BBQ Sandwiches
  • Homemade BBQ Baked Beans
Overhead shot of BBQ Tofu Vegetable Kebabs on skewers.
Print Recipe

Grilled BBQ Tofu Vegetable Kebabs Recipe

Prep Time:25 minutes
Cook Time:20 minutes
Total Time:45 minutes
Servings:15 - 16 Kebabs
Calories:69kcal
Author:Traci York | Vanilla And Bean
Saucy, tangy and so flavorful Grilled BBQ Tofu Vegetable Kebabs are slathered in homemade BBQ sauce. They're simple to make and packed with late summer favorites! Marinade the tofu in advance to make these kebabs a snap to pull together. This recipe is vegetarian, vegan and easily gluten free.
*Plan on 3 kebabs each for adults (my hubs likes 4). See blog post for what to share these tasty kebabs with!

Ingredients

For the Tofu:

  • 14 oz (395g) Firm Tofu I like Wildwood, not extra firm - it makes a difference.
  • 1/2 C (105g) Smoky Bourbon BBQ Sauce

For the Vegetables:

  • 1 Pint (435g) Cherry Tomatoes
  • 8oz (250g) Zucchini about one large
  • 6oz (170g) Crimini Mushrooms
  • 1/2 (155g) Red Bell Pepper large
  • 1/2 (155g) Green Bell Pepper large
  • 1/2 (175g) Purple Onion large
  • 2 Tbs Olive Oil
  • 1/2 tsp Fine Sea Salt
  • Fresh Ground Pepper

Instructions

For the Tofu (prep ahead if desired):

  • Since tofu is packaged in water, we need press the water out of it to make room for flavor. To press tofu, use a tea towel and place it under and on top of the tofu. Set it on a plate. Place something heavy on top, like a cutting board, another plate or a not-so-full box of wine to press the water out. We don't want it too heavy or it will squash the tofu.
    Move the tea towel a few times to a dryer area of the towel so it can absorb more water. Press for about 20-30 minutes, up to an hour if you have time.
  • Preheat the oven to 425F (218C). Line a sheet pan with silpat or parchment paper. Cut the tofu into 1/2" (1.27cm) cubes - 32 pieces. Arrange the tofu on the sheet pan in one layer. Bake for 20-22 minutes. The tofu should be slightly golden yet still soft. 
  • Transfer the warm tofu to a medium mixing bowl and pour the BBQ sauce over it then give it a good stir. Cover and let marinate for at least 30 minutes or up to eight hours. Set aside. 

For the Vegetables:

  • If using bamboo skewers, soak them in water while you prepare the veggies. Cut the veggies into bite size pieces and place in a large mixing bowl. Drizzle the olive oil over the veggies then season with salt and pepper. Toss the veggies together so that they're coated in oil. 
  • Preheat the grill or grill pan to between 400-450F (204-232C). Skewer the veggies and tofu while reserving the leftover BBQ sauce. Place the kebabs on the grill and grill for about 15-20 minutes total (15 = more tender crisp / 20 = softer, throughly cooked), slathering with more BBQ sauce and making 1/4 turns every four to five minutes so that the veggies and tofu are equally cooked on all sides. Charring is good! 
  • Serve as soon as they come off they grill. They tend to cool quickly. If needed, keep the kebabs warm for a few minutes after fully cooked still on the grill but with the grill turned off.  
  • For leftovers, store in the refrigerator for up to three days in a covered container. This recipe does not freeze well. 

Video

Nutrition is provided as a courtesy and is an estimate. If this information is important to you, please have it verified independently.
Calories: 69kcal | Carbohydrates: 7g | Protein: 3g | Fat: 3g | Saturated Fat: 1g | Sodium: 182mg | Potassium: 202mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 5g | Vitamin A: 345IU | Vitamin C: 18.5mg | Calcium: 45mg | Iron: 0.7mg
Made It? Leave a comment below! The most helpful comment may include recipe rating, feedback, any modifications and/or helping other commenters. On Instagram? Take a snap of your make and share, tagging @VanillaAndBean #VanillaAndBean!
Pinterest pin for grilled BBQ tofu veggie kebabs.

You might also like:

A bowl of Thai red eggplant curry in a bowl garnished with Thai basil.

Thai Red Curry with Eggplant and Sweet Peppers

Tangy, hearty and pure comfort food! BBQ Black Eyed Pea Collard Rolls | Vegan, Vegetarian, Recipe

BBQ Black Eyed Pea Collard Rolls

Spicy Peanut Tofu Bowl with Coconut Forbidden RiceSpicy Peanut Tofu Bowl with Coconut Forbidden Rice

Spicy Peanut Tofu Bowl with Coconut Forbidden Rice

Taking a serving of the Asian Pasta Salad with two serving spoons.

Sesame Ginger Noodle Salad with Cashews

Shares4.1kPinShareYummly

Join the Vanilla And Bean community to receive free sweet and savory vegetarian recipes, and get my Five Secrets to Vegetarian Cooking email series delivered to your inbox!

You will receive recipes and kitchen tips, along with information about our partners and offerings. For more details, review the Vanilla And Bean privacy policy.
Previous Post: « Homemade Espresso Brownies – gluten free + vegan
Next Post: Homemade Enchilada Sauce »

Primary Sidebar

well hello!

I’m Traci and this is my blog. So Glad You Stopped By!

Here you’ll find full of flavor vegetarian comfort food with vegan and gluten free recipes too. I also share sourdough, sweets and naturally sweetened baked goods and desserts recipes because we all gotta have a little balance!

Learn More About Traci  or  The Blog.

Get on the List!

Join the Vanilla And Bean community to receive Sweet and Savory Vegetarian Recipes, and get my Five Secrets to Vegetarian Cooking email series delivered to your inbox!

Right this Way to Subscribe

Start Here!

Why vegetarian, what you’ll find on Vanilla And Bean and fan favorites all right here!

Right this Way to Start

Footer

Affiliate Info

Vanilla And Bean is monetized in part through the use of affiliate links. As an Amazon Associate I earn from qualifying purchases. This means that if you click on a link and/or purchase an item after clicking on a link, Vanilla And Bean may receive a percentage of the sales price. I only recommend products that I love and use through my affiliate links. To learn more please see my Affiliate Policy. Thank you for your support!

© Vanilla And Bean, LLC  – 2023. Unauthorized use and/or duplication of any content or images without express and written permission from this blog’s owner is prohibited. Licensing inquiries for publication, general distribution, and/or commercial use, please contact me on my contact page.

Copyright © 2023 · Vanilla and Bean · Website by Meyne

Menu

Home · Recipes · Contact · Privacy Policy
Terms of Use · Accessibility · California Privacy Notice

Copyright © 2023 · Vanilla and Bean On Genesis Framework · Log in

Get On The List!
Get On The List!
_____________________

Join the Vanilla And Bean community to receive sweet and savory vegetarian recipes, as well as my Five Secrets to Vegetarian Cooking email series delivered to your inbox.

You will receive recipes and kitchen tips, along with information about our partners and offerings. For more details, review our Privacy Policy.
  • Recipes
    ▼
    • Recipe Index
    • Breakfast and Brunch
    • Appetizers & Snacks
    • Lunch Recipes
    • Main Dish Recipes
    • Bread Recipes
      ▼
      • Sweet Breads
      • Savory Breads
    • Seasonal Recipes
      ▼
      • Fall
      • Winter
      • Spring
      • Summer
    • Sourdough
      ▼
      • Sourdough Discard Recipes
      • Gluten Free Sourdough
    • Vegan Recipes
    • Vegetarian
    • Condiment Recipes
    • Drink Recipes
      ▼
      • Cocktails
      • Non Alcoholic
    • Dessert Recipes
  • Sign Up For Weekly Newsletter!
  • Start Here
  • Home
  • Shop
  • About
    ▼
    • Contact
    • A little bit about me…
    • Let’s Work Together
    • Blogs I’m Reading
    • Blogger Resources
Vanilla And Bean and our partners use cookies to enhance user experience and to analyze performance and traffic on our website. By using the Site, you consent to the use of cookies. Learn More

COOKIE SETTINGS   ACCEPT
Cookie Policy

Privacy Overview

This website uses cookies to improve your experience while you navigate through the website. Out of these cookies, the cookies that are categorized as necessary are stored on your browser as they are essential for the working of basic functionalities of the website. We also use third-party cookies that help us analyze and understand how you use this website. These cookies will be stored in your browser only with your consent. You also have the option to opt-out of these cookies. But opting out of some of these cookies may have an effect on your browsing experience.

Necessary
Always Enabled

Necessary cookies are absolutely essential for the website to function properly. This category only includes cookies that ensures basic functionalities and security features of the website. These cookies do not store any personal information.

CookieTypeDurationDescription
__cfduid14 weeksThe cookie is set by CloudFare. The cookie is used to identify individual clients behind a shared IP address d apply security settings on a per-client basis. It doesnot correspond to any user ID in the web application and does not store any personally identifiable information.
cookielawinfo-checkbox-necessary011 monthsThis cookie is set by GDPR Cookie Consent plugin. The cookies is used to store the user consent for the cookies in the category "Necessary".
cookielawinfo-checkbox-non-necessary011 monthsThis cookie is set by GDPR Cookie Consent plugin. The cookies is used to store the user consent for the cookies in the category "Non Necessary".
OptanonConsent01 yearTracks users cookie consent preferences
viewed_cookie_policy011 monthsThe cookie is set by the GDPR Cookie Consent plugin and is used to store whether or not user has consented to the use of cookies. It does not store any personal data.
Advertisement
CookieTypeDurationDescription
IDE12 yearsUsed by Google DoubleClick and stores information about how the user uses the website and any other advertisement before visiting the website. This is used to present users with ads that are relevant to them according to the user profile.
VISITOR_INFO1_LIVE15 monthsThis cookie is set by Youtube. Used to track the information of the embedded YouTube videos on a website.
Analytics

Analytical cookies are used to understand how visitors interact with the website. These cookies help provide information on metrics the number of visitors, bounce rate, traffic source, etc.

CookieTypeDurationDescription
_ga02 yearsThis cookie is installed by Google Analytics. The cookie is used to calculate visitor, session, camapign data and keep track of site usage for the site's analytics report. The cookies store information anonymously and assigns a randoly generated number to identify unique visitors.
_gid01 dayThis cookie is installed by Google Analytics. The cookie is used to store information of how visitors use a website and helps in creating an analytics report of how the wbsite is doing. The data collected including the number visitors, the source where they have come from, and the pages viisted in an anonymous form.
ad-id16 monthsProvided by amazon-adsystem.com for tracking user actions on other websites to provide targeted content
GPS030 minutesThis cookie is set by Youtube and registers a unique ID for tracking users based on their geographical location
Performance

Performance cookies are used to understand and analyze the key performance indexes of the website which helps in delivering a better user experience for the visitors.

CookieTypeDurationDescription
_gat01 minuteThis cookies is installed by Google Universal Analytics to throttle the request rate to limit the colllection of data on high traffic sites.
YSC1This cookies is set by Youtube and is used to track the views of embedded videos.
YTCpersistent10 minutesThis cookie is set by Youtube to manage the embed and viewing of videos