Tofu Butternut Squash and Brussels Sprout Skewers

Name: Tofu Butternut Squash and Brussels Sprout Skewers
Prep time: 20 min
Cook time: 10 min
Yield: 4
Cuisine: Deep South,
Ingredients: 1/4 cup sweet soy sauce; 1/4 cup tamarind concentrate (paste); 1 medium garlic clove; 1 tbsp chile garlic sauce; 1 tsp McCormick® Black Pepper, Ground; 1/2 tsp ginger ground; 2 cups cubed extra-firm tofu (1 inch); 8 Brussels sprouts trimmed and halved; 8 pieces cubed butternut squash (1-inch); 1/4 cup water; 1 tbsp chopped green onion; 1 tsp sesame seed

Sweet soy, tamarind paste and chile sauce add sweet and spicy Asian flair to these vegetarian skewers. Serve as a vegetarian starter or as a hearty side. Photo credit: Joanne Bruno from Eats Well with Others.

20m

PREP TIME

10m

COOK TIME

180

CALORIES

12

INGREDIENTS

Servings: 4

Ingredients

1/4 cup sweet soy sauce
1/4 cup tamarind concentrate (paste)
1 medium garlic clove
1 tablespoon chile garlic sauce
1 teaspoon McCormick® Pure Ground Black Pepper
1/2 teaspoon McCormick® Ground Ginger
2 cups cubed extra-firm tofu, (1 inch)
8 Brussels sprouts, trimmed and halved
8 pieces cubed butternut squash, (1-inch)
1/4 cup water
1 tablespoon chopped green onion
1 teaspoon McCormick® Sesame Seed

KEY PRODUCTS

INSTRUCTIONS

1 Place first 6 ingredients in blender; cover. Blend on high speed until smooth. Place tofu in large resealable plastic bag or baking dish. Add 1/4 cup of the marinade; toss gently to coat well. Refrigerate 20 minutes.
2 Meanwhile, microwave Brussels sprouts, squash and water in medium microwavable bowl on HIGH 2 to 3 minutes or just until tender. Drain well. Thread tofu, Brussels sprouts and squash onto 8 skewers.
3 Broil or grill over medium heat 2 to 3 minutes per side or until lightly browned and tender, brushing occasionally with 1/4 cup of the remaining marinade. Sprinkle skewers with green onion and sesame seed. Serve with remaining marinade for dipping.