Vegan Sriracha Grilled Tofu and Pineapple Skewers

Medically reviewed by Abbey Sharp, Registered Dietitian (RD), BASc.

I share my favourite Vegan Sriracha Grilled Tofu and Pineapple Skewers for an easy, fast and healthy gluten free BBQ recipe that the whole family will love!

If you haven’t noticed, I’ve been cooking (and eating) a lot more plant-based recently. And no, this isn’t because I watched (and hated) What the Health (read about that hate here). It’s because I’m totally digging how much cheaper, easier and in some cases, healthier, getting more plant-based protein in my diet is. I spend a CRAZY amount of money each week on fruits and veggies, so if I can shave off a bit of my protein budget without compromising pleasure, I am totally game. In fact, the new Canadian Food Guide (which I talked about here) will likely be also making the suggestion to eat more plant-based protein. Not go vegan, but just eat less meat. All things considered, I had tofu on the brain and decided to whip up this easy Vegan Sriracha Grilled Tofu and Pineapple Skewers.

key ingredients to make this grilled tofu recipe 

• Extra Firm Tofu 
• Garlic
• Ginger
• Sriracha 
• Tamari 
• Maple Syrup 
• Lime Juice 
• Grapeseed Oil 
• Sesame OIl
• Pineapple

How to Make Vegan Sriracha Grilled Tofu and Pineapple Skewers

The hubs and I adore anything with grilled pineapple so I was pretty confident that even if he was not feeling the tofu thing, that he would be down for this meal. While tofu is pretty bland and boring on its own, marinating it in a crazy tasty sweet, salty and spicy sriracha sauce makes it OMG good.

These Vegan Sriracha Grilled Tofu and Pineapple Skewers make a FANTASTIC fast summer dinner but they’re also really easy to batch prep on the weekend for meals throughout the week. Plus, because it’s both vegan and gluten free, it’s PERFECT for entertaining people with a wide range of dietary restrictions.

faq about this recipe 

how can I make the tofu extra crispy?

The key to tofu success, however, is squeezing out some of the excess moisture by “pressing” it. I like to line a cutting board with a ton of paper towel, top it with my tofu and a few more sheets of paper towel. Then I lay a bunch of super heavy objects down and get that moisture out! That helps the outsides crisp up nicely, while the insides taste marshmallowy and delish.

what can i serve with these grilled tofu and pineapple skewers? 

I paired mine with a little brown rice seasoned up with any residual sriracha sauce, and some broccoli cooked in a really hot pan with a splash of tamari. Sprinkle everything with sesame seeds and you’ve got a HELLA good meal any day of the week. 

is this recipe kid friendly?

Most definitely. However, I would suggest holding back on the spice if you’re serving your little one and removing the skewers to prevent any potential choking hazards. But if your kiddo is anything like mine and is obsessed with pineapple, than this recipe is a total winner (and a highly nutritious one at that!).

is this recipe gluten free?

I use tamari instead of soy sauce for this recipe, making it 100% gluten free. 

do you have any other grilled recipes that are great for the summer?

Yes! I love nothing more than a good old summer recipe with all the grilled things. Here are some of my favs. 

Grilled Sweet Potato with Avocado Lime Sauce 

Grilled Cauliflower Steaks 

Grilled Marinated Chicken Breasts (5 Ways) 

Healthy Grilled Pizza Recipes 

Now, I want to know, what is your go-to FAST protein-rich main for getting dinner on the table or meals ready for the week? Leave me a comment below with your thoughts!

Vegan Sriracha Grilled Tofu and Pineapple Skewers

I share my favourite Vegan Sriracha Grilled Tofu and Pineapple Skewers for an easy, fast and healthy gluten free BBQ recipe that the whole family will love!

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Course: Main Course

Cuisine: Asian

Prep Time: 1 hour hour

Cook Time: 3 minutes minutes

Total Time: 1 hour hour 3 minutes minutes

Servings: 4 people

Calories: 175kcal

Author: Abbey Sharp

Ingredients

• ▢ 14 oz package of extra firm tofu cut into cubes and pressed
• ▢ 1 clove garlic minced
• ▢ 2 tbsp ginger grated
• ▢ 1 1/2 to 2 tbsp sriracha depending how spicy you like it
• ▢ 1 tbsp gluten free tamari
• ▢ 1 ½ tbsp. maple syrup
• ▢ 1 tbsp lime juice
• ▢ 1 tbsp grapeseed oil
• ▢ 1 tsp sesame oil
• ▢ 1/2 pineapple cut into cubes

To serve:

• ▢ White and black sesame seeds
• ▢ Cilantro
• ▢ Brown rice for serving
• ▢ Charred broccoli cooked in a bit of tamari for serving

Instructions

• In a resealable bag, mix together the pressed tofu, garlic, ginger, sriracha, maple, tamari, lime, sesame oil and grapeseed oil. Allow the tofu to marinate over night or at least an hour.
• Preheat your grill to medium high and thread the tofu and pineapple onto soaked skewers, alternating between the two.
• Cook the skewers on each side until you get nice grill marks, just about 2-3 minutes per side.
• Serve with charred broccoli, and rice and top with cilantro and sesame seeds.

Nutrition

Calories: 175kcal | Carbohydrates: 22g | Protein: 9g | Fat: 7g | Saturated Fat: 1g | Sodium: 445mg | Potassium: 313mg | Fiber: 2g | Sugar: 16g | Vitamin A: 65IU | Vitamin C: 59.1mg | Calcium: 52mg | Iron: 1.6mg

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Updated on October 23rd, 2020

Abbey Sharp

Abbey Sharp is a Registered Dietitian (RD), regulated by the Ontario College of Dietitians. She is a mom, YouTuber, Blogger, award winning cookbook author, media coach specializing in food and nutrition influencers, and a frequent contributor to national publications like Healthline and on national broadcast TV shows.