how do i best marinate tofu for grill skewers?

mix olive oil, tamari or soy sauce, pressed garlic, maple syrup and fresh herbs into a marinade. let the diced tofu and the mushrooms soak in it for at least 2–3 hours, ideally overnight in the fridge, so everything turns really flavorful.

do i need to press the tofu before grilling?

with firm tofu it is enough to pat it thoroughly dry with a paper towel. if you want it even firmer and juicier, press it for 15–20 minutes under a weight. the drier the tofu, the better it absorbs the marinade and the crispier it gets.

how do i keep the tofu from sticking to the grill?

toss the tofu with starch and marinate it well, get the grates clean and well oiled before they heat up, and only turn the skewers once a crust has formed on its own. then they release easily.

can i make the skewers without a grill?

yes, you can sear the skewers just as well in a hot pan or grill pan. fry them crispy all over on medium to high heat and keep brushing them with the leftover marinade.

can i prepare the tofu mushroom skewers ahead?

yes, that works great. let the tofu and mushrooms soak in the marinade overnight, covered in the fridge, and only thread them onto the skewers shortly before grilling. that saves you time at the cookout and makes the skewers extra flavorful.

Grilled Tofu Mushroom Skewers with Salad

Hello lovelies, finally it’s getting warmer and I have the right recipe for you: Grilled tofu mushroom skewers with salad. A large colorful salad and finely spiced skewers, perfectly browned on the grill, something you can really make everyone happy with. The recipe was created in cooperation with Knorr Switzerland*. In order to get the mushrooms and tofu really spicy, marinate them for several hours. I used the new Knorr wild mushroom flakes for it.

As a light summer meal it pairs beautifully with my crispy air-fryer tofu salad with matcha dressing – fresh, green and properly filling.

The wild mushroom flakescontain mushrooms (of course :-)) as well as herbs, onions and garlic. I was surprised about the large pieces of mushroom inside, it’s really delicious and fits perfectly with everything grilled. The flakes are also made of 100% natural ingredients with no salt – just like all the other spices in the series.

Grilled tofu mushroom skewers in an oval pan with parsley, from above

I have managed to turn my family into real tofu lovers in the past years. At first they didn’t like it at all, but properly seasoned, marinated and above all nicely fried or grilled, they now love it. The spicy tofu mushroom skewers meet exactly these requirements: they are deliciously seasoned by the marinade and they are super crispy on the grill. This is how they fit perfectly to a fresh salad.

Grilled tofu mushroom skewers on a salad bowl beside a spice tin, angled view

Tofu mushroom skewers, angled close-up over the loaded salad bowl

Stacked tofu mushroom skewers with herbs, close-up above the salad

I love salad as colorful as possible, all my food in general. That's how I can be sure that I eat enough nutrients and vitamins. I also like different textures, such as crisp, sweet, salty, juicy and a little spicy. Doesn’t such a colorful salad look super inviting- everyone loves to try it!

Tofu mushroom skewers upright over the salad bowl, sharp near view

Since the tofu mushroom skewers already give a great flavor, I served a light balsamic vinaigrette with the salad. It’s not too heavy with fresh herbs and the skewers remain the star of the dish.

Tofu mushroom skewers over a salad bowl, a pan of more skewers behind

Of course you can choose your favorite ingredients for your salad. We really like green asparagus as another warm component. Simply fry them with some olive oil, add some lemon juice, season with salt, a pinch of sugar and e.g. the Knorr garlic flakes. This will be delicious. You can also fry them on the grill, simply butter them with olive oil or make a light marinade.

Salad bowl with tofu mushroom skewers and a copper pan, served from above

Tofu mushroom skewers on the salad bowl with asparagus, close-up from above

This time we had carrots, radishes, tomatoes, cucumber, young salad, sliced fennel, sprouts, cress, pomegranate seeds and vegan parmesan in our salad – it was colorful, delicious and healthy. You can also prepare the skewers the day before, marinate them overnight in the fridge and grill them the next day. Ideal for the next barbecue at your house, barbecues in the park or with friends and family. By the way, this garlic bread would go along well with them.

Tofu mushroom skewers on a mixed salad with asparagus, detail shot

I hope I could whet your appetite for trying something different on your grill. The tofu grill skewers are sure to be great and if you do not have a grill, then you can of course just fry them in the pan.

I created a few other recipes in cooperation with Knorr, too.

If you love to grill and are planning a summer evening with friends, my garlic bread with garlic dip goes wonderfully with these skewers. For even more colorful sides, be sure to check out my vegan watermelon feta salad or the fresh tomato peach salad – both are lovely and light and round out any cookout.

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Tofu mushroom skewers with salad

**This blogpost was created in cooperation with Knorr Switzerland – the recipes are my own. *

Grilled tofu mushroom skewers with salad

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