"Summer, palm trees, sunshine - what could be better?" …as a song by the German band "Die Ärzte" goes. Clear answer: a barbecue 😄. And with these skewers it's especially delicious! They're super easy to prepare, simple to grill and win over everyone at the table.
Tip: On rainy days, they're also a hit in the oven or on a grill pan!
Enjoy!
Ingredients
- Prep: 15 min
- Grill: 10 min
- Total: 25 min
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Skewers
What goes with it?
In season in Germany right now
To be honest: vegan barbecuing was a big hurdle for me. For decades it was the classic "piece of meat, a bit of salad plus baguette", with a few tasty sauces. Done. I found it hard to imagine that a barbecue could be delicious without meat. But - to my delight - I now enjoy barbecuing more than ever! It's more colorful, more varied, and honestly I like the taste much better.
Besides the great flavor, it's especially important to me that everything is quick to prepare. When the weather is nice, I'd rather be outside in the fresh air than stuck in the kitchen. Luckily these skewers are quick to make, which is why they end up on my plate almost every time. Even a "spontaneous" barbecue in the park works perfectly with skewers: marinate the chopped vegetables and thread them onto skewers on site. If it needs to be even quicker, here's what I do: put the marinade in a large container, pack the skewers and buy the vegetables on the way to the park. To keep things especially simple, I stick to one or two kinds of vegetables that are easy to cut - or don't need cutting at all, e.g. mushrooms and zucchini.
Are they filling? Of course! The mix of fresh vegetables and protein-rich tofu is filling, varied and nourishing. I often have some flatbread with hummus on the side. Tip: you can also make great sandwiches out of it😉.
✒️ Which vegetables do you like best, and do you have secret tips that make your skewers unique? Feel free to tell me in the comments!
- Press the tofu: wrap it in a kitchen towel and weigh it down for 10 min.
- Cut all the ingredients into bite-sized pieces.
- Toss the vegetables and tofu with olive oil and the herbs in a large bowl.
- Season with salt and pepper.
- Thread the vegetables and tofu onto skewers and grill, turning occasionally, until nicely charred.
Tips
About the ingredients:
- Mixed vegetables: Besides classics like bell peppers and zucchini, onions, cherry tomatoes, eggplant or corn on the cob work well too (#leftovers). There are no limits to your creativity when choosing vegetables and spices, so you can create your very own unique skewers.
- Tofu: I prefer ready-marinated tofu, since it saves a step. You'll find it in well-stocked supermarkets.
- Herb mix: Herbes de Provence or Italian herbs always taste great. But it's worth trying other herb mixes too. I often use a feta seasoning, which takes these vegan skewers to a whole new level.
- On my website you'll find a great recipe for hummus with crispy aromatics!
#cheap_vegan:
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Mushrooms: King oyster mushrooms are amazing! They're special not only in looks but also in taste. With one drawback: unfortunately they're not exactly cheap. If you're on a budget, go for regular button mushrooms instead.
#plasticfree:
- Metal skewers are reusable and easy to handle.
Also worth knowing:
- Even a "spontaneous" barbecue in the park (okay... with a little preparation;)) works perfectly with skewers. Marinate the vegetables in a container with a lid and thread them onto skewers on site. If need be, just pack the container, buy the vegetables on the way and mix everything on site.
Season
Season: July to September- bell pepper: July to September
- zucchini: June to September
Only main ingredients of 100 g or more, or a whole piece, count. Spices and small amounts are left out.
Nutrition
estimated per serving
- 1209kcal
- 31.3 gProtein
- 104.7 gCarbs
- 73.9 gFat
Calculated from all ingredients, including the sides. Values vary depending on the product, the size of the vegetables and how you prepare them.
Cost Test phase
estimated per serving
about €3.30
This section is still in a test phase: a rough estimate based on conventional German discount-supermarket prices (as of September 2026). Only the amounts used are counted, excluding salt, pepper and spices.
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