Appetizer for 21

Roasted Tofu Vegetable Skewers

Name: Roasted Tofu Vegetable Skewers
Total time: 50 min
Yield: 21 servings
Cuisine: Mediterranean
Ingredients: 15 7/8 oz firm tofu; 1 tsp olive oil; 1 tbsp cornstarch; 1 tsp garlic powder; 1/2 tsp salt; 1/4 tsp ground black pepper; 2 tbsp olive oil; 1/2 lemon; 1/4 tsp dried oregano; 1/4 tsp dried thyme; 1/4 tsp dried basil; 1/4 tsp salt; 1/8 tsp ground black pepper; 1 yellow bell pepper; 1 red bell pepper; 1 large red onion; 1 large sweet potato; 1/2 zucchini; 1 2/3 cup cherry tomatoes

Tofu and colorful vegetables are seasoned, threaded onto skewers, and roasted until tender and lightly browned.

Typical price

$2.12for 4 servings

$0.53 per serving$2.12 for 4

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50 minstart to table
Mediumdifficulty
21servings as written
$typical cost tier

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What it costs

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Ingredient	Amount	Cost
Tofu$0.17/oz typical	16 oz	$2.70Typical price
Lemons and limes$0.60 each typical	0.5	$0.30Typical price
Bell peppers$2.49/lb typical	0.75 lb	$1.87Typical price
Red onions$1.49/lb typical	1.25 lb	$1.86Typical price
Sweet potatoes$1.29/lb typical	0.65 lb	$0.81Typical price
Zucchini and summer squash$1.79/lb typical	0.25 lb	$0.45Typical price
Cherry and grape tomatoes$0.30/oz typical	8.75 oz	$2.65Typical price
Total for the servings shown		$11.12

Pantry staples you likely have

Olive and cooking oilCornstarch, vanilla, yeast, cocoaDried spices (cumin, paprika, chili powder, oregano)Salt and pepperDried herbs, spices and seasoning blends

Not included in the cost.

Ingredients

15 7/8 oz firm tofu
1 tsp olive oil
1 tbsp cornstarch
1 tsp garlic powder
1/2 tsp salt
1/4 tsp ground black pepper
2 tbsp olive oil
1/2 lemon
1/4 tsp dried oregano
1/4 tsp dried thyme
1/4 tsp dried basil
1/4 tsp salt
1/8 tsp ground black pepper
1 yellow bell pepper
1 red bell pepper
1 large red onion
1 large sweet potato
1/2 zucchini
1 2/3 cup cherry tomatoes

Steps

Heat the oven to 425 F and line a large baking sheet.
Cut the sweet potato into 1-inch pieces, toss it with 1 tablespoon olive oil, and roast for 15 minutes.
Cut the tofu, peppers, onion, zucchini, and lemon into skewer-sized pieces.
Toss the tofu with cornstarch, garlic powder, salt, and pepper, then toss the vegetables with the remaining oil, oregano, thyme, basil, salt, and pepper.
Thread the tofu, vegetables, tomatoes, and partially roasted sweet potato onto skewers.
Roast the skewers on the baking sheet for 20 minutes, turning halfway, until the vegetables are tender and the tofu is browned.
Squeeze lemon over the hot skewers before serving.