Peanut Butter Tempeh Kebabs
There really is nothing like eating outside in the summertime. With the grill fired up, there’s thankfully no need to use your oven on a hot day. Kebabs are a usual on the menu and my family has always been generous to make mine full of veggies and no meat. However, when I’m grilling at home there’s always tofu or tempeh included too. The nice thing about tempeh and tofu is that they easily take on the flavor you use to marinate them with. In this case creamy peanut butter is mixed with an unexpected tang from lime juice, spice from the pepper, and salty sweet from the soy sauce and honey. So many flavors mingling together, but the outcome is pure perfection.
- Yield:4 servings
- Prep Time:30 minutes
- Cook Time:8 minutes
- Total Time:38 minutes
Ingredients
8 ounces plain unseasoned tempeh
1/2 cup Peanut Butter & Co. Old Fashioned Smooth
juice of 1 lime
2 tbsp. soy sauce
2 tbsp. rice vinegar
2 tsp. honey or agave
2 tsp. ground black pepper
3 garlic cloves, minced
2 tsp. ground cumin
2-3 bell peppers, cut into 1 1/2-inch pieces
1 medium zucchini, sliced about 1/4-inch thick
2 cups quartered mushroom
Directions
Cut the tempeh into bite size pieces, about 3/4-inch size cubes. Place in a steamer basket over boiling water for 10 minutes.
Meanwhile, place the Peanut Butter & Co. Old Fashioned Smooth lime juice, soy sauce, vinegar, pepper, garlic, and cumin into a small bowl. Using a fork, whisk to combine well.
Place the tempeh and vegetables into a heavy plastic bag or shallow container. Pour the marinade over everything and toss or stir to coat. Let marinate in the fridge 1-3 hours, or overnight. (I separated my tempeh from the vegetables, but I don’t think it’s really necessary).
Heat the grill to medium high. Skewer the tempeh and vegetables and cook on the grill until they begin to char around the edges, about 5-8 minutes, turning halfway to make sure both sides get evenly cooked. This is best served right after cooking over a hot side of rice.
Tags: Dinner Old Fashioned Smooth Peanut butter Peanut Butter & Co. Smooth Operator Uncategorized Vegetables Vegetarian