Dinner
Pineapple Tofu Skewers on the Stove
These Pineapple Tofu Skewers are especially simple to throw together and great for grilling season (or genuinely anytime using a
- 4 servings
- Prep 1 hour
- Cook 12 minutes
- Total 1 hour
These Pineapple Tofu Skewers are truly simple to throw together and great for grilling season (or truly anytime using a grill pan!). The tofu can be prepped and marinated ahead of time making assembly speedy and straightforward!
GUYS! I know that grilling season ended quite a while ago and we’re all only deep in pumpkin spice everything right now. But, I tested and photographed this dish a while back and only never got around to posting it. I debated waiting until next summer but I figured better late then never:D
PLUS, this one is SO deeply good and I can’t wait for you to try it. Honestly, I’ll use my grill YEAR round so let’s make some Pineapple Tofu Skewers!
Let’s talk marinade. I’m often too lazy to marinate my tofu for more than about an hour BUT if you can swing it, I HIGHLY suggest letting this marinate for a good few hours or even overnight. If i can remember, I try and prep and marinate the tofu overnight which often feels like a chore BUT makes dinner the next night SO so truly speedy and straightforward.
I’m a big fan of speedy and unfussy dinners:D
Because WORTH KEEPING a good sauce, I served mine with a simple spicy coconut yogurt sauce. You could obviously skip this part but if you’re interested, I included the recipe down in the recipe card with the skewers!
I say that this method serves 4 BUT we’ve been known to enjoy it between only 2 quite hungry people. You so you, ya know:) It also makes for quite flavorful leftovers/ meal prep!
That’s about all that I have for today.
As usual, if you end up making this method, please snap a photo and tag me on Instagram @foowithfeeling! I always love to see what you’re making from the blog.
See how to make the tofu kebabs here:
The recipe
Pineapple Tofu Skewers at Home
Unfussy and flavor-packed Pineapple Tofu Skewers!
- 4 servings
- Prep 1 hour
- Cook 12 minutes
- Total 1 hour
Ingredients
For the skewers:
- ½ pineapple (medium sized, cubed (about 2 cups))
- 1 block extra-firm or firm tofu (pressed * and cut into 1 inch cubes)
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- ¼ cup lime juice
- 2 cloves garlic (finely minced)
- 2 tablespoons cilantro (chopped)
- 1 ½ teaspoons chili powder
- ½ teaspoon smoked paprika
- Salt & pepper to taste
- 6 skewers (if using wood, soak them in water for 20 minutes and then dry off before adding the food to them)
For the coconut sauce:
- ½ cup coconut yogurt
- 1 tsp sriracha sauce or to taste
- 1 tsp lime juice
Method
- 1
Whisk together the marinade in a medium bowl or resealable container: olive oil, lime juice, garlic, cilantro, chili powder, paprika, s + p.
- 2
Add in the cubes of tofu and toss gently so that all sides of the tofu get some sauce on them. Marinate the tofu for at least an hour but if you can do it overnight, that's even better.
- 3
When ready to grill, heat an outdoor grill or grill pan over medium-high heat.
- 4
Assemble the skewers by alternating pieces of tofu and pieces of the pineapple until all of the food is used up. You should get about 8 skewers.
- 5
Place the skewers on your hot grill (or grill pan) and cook for about 3 minutes per side (10-12 minutes total). Remove from heat once you have some nice grill marks all around the skewers.
- 6
To make the coconut sauce, stir together the yogurt, sriracha, and lime juice.
- 7
Serve the skewers with the sauce and ENJOY!
Cook notes
*See HERE for my full guide on how to press tofu with and without a tofu press
Per serving
- Calories199 kcal
- Carbohydrates21 g
- Protein11 g
- Fat9 g
- Saturated Fat2 g
- Polyunsaturated Fat3 g
- Monounsaturated Fat4 g
- Cholesterol4 mg
- Sodium59 mg
- Potassium219 mg
- Fiber3 g
- Sugar13 g
- Vitamin A465 IU
- Vitamin C60 mg
- Calcium184 mg
- Iron2 mg
