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    Baked Tofu Skewers with Lemon-Rosemary Marinade

    Published: May 17, 2019 · Modified: May 26, 2023 by Becky Striepe · This post may contain affiliate links. As an Amazon associate, I earn from qualifying purchases.

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    Baked Tofu Skewers starring flavorful Lemon-Rosemary Marinade are perfect for picnics and dinner parties! Serve them hot or cold.

    image collage of baked tofu skewers on a serving tray with a text overlay

    Baked Tofu Skewers

    You don't have to fire up the grill to have veggie skewer goodness! These Baked Tofu Skewers scream summer, but you bake them in the oven instead of cooking on the grill.

    I don't know what it is about food on sticks, but skewers just make dinner more fun! And fun food tastes better. That's just science.

    They are perfect for a busy evening when you want a summery supper, and pressing the tofu for them is quick and easy with the EZ Tofu Press!

    More Baked Tofu Goodness: Twice-Baked BBQ Tofu, The Best Baked Buffalo Tofu Bites

    Making Baked Tofu Skewers requires very little hands-on time. Soak your bamboo skewers while you press and marinate your tofu, then put it together and bake in the oven, flipping once.

    holding up a tofu skewer with a serving tray in the background

    If you want to save time, you can press your tofu the night before and marinate it overnight, so you just have to skewer and bake at supper time.

    Pressing Tofu in the EZ Tofu Press

    Do I really need to press my tofu?

    For this recipe, the answer is YES!

    Pressing the tofu is so important in this recipe. You want your tofu nice and firm, so it will hold up to skewering. You also want it to have plenty of room to drink in your flavorful marinade. I use my EZ Tofu Press to press the excess water out of my tofu.

    You can get out around a half cup of water when you use the EZ Tofu Press, which turns your block of tofu into a flavor sponge, ready to drink in your marinade.

    Speaking of that marinade! I'm obsessed with this easy Lemon-Rosemary Marinade that also works as a salad dressing. Whisk together your oil, vinegar, herbs, and spices, and you're ready to season that tofu.

    Let's do it!

    More tofu recipes

    • Bacon-Wrapped Tofu Appetizer
    • Banh Mi-Inspired Salad
    • Air Fryer General Tso's Tofu

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    Baked Tofu and Veggie Skewers

    Baked Tofu Skewers with Lemon-Rosemary Marinade

    Baked Tofu Skewers starring flavorful Lemon-Rosemary Marinade are perfect for picnics and dinner parties! Serve them hot or cold.
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    Course: Main Course, Side Dish
    Cuisine: Vegan
    Keyword: tofu skewers, tofu skewers oven
    Prep Time: 30 minutes minutes
    Cook Time: 30 minutes minutes
    Total Time: 1 hour hour
    Servings: 6
    Author: Becky Striepe

    Ingredients

    For the Marinade

    • ¾ cup olive oil
    • ¼ cup lemon juice
    • ¼ cup fresh rosemary leaves - chopped
    • 1 teaspoon garlic powder
    • 1 teaspoon onion powder
    • salt and pepper - to taste

    For the Skewers

    • 1 block extra firm tofu - pressed and diced
    • 2 cups grape tomatoes
    • ½ of a red onion - cut into big chunks
    • 1 bell pepper - (any color - I used orange!)
    • 1 8 ounce package button mushrooms - stems removed

    Instructions

    • Preheat the oven to 425F.
    • Submerge 6 bamboo skewers in enough water to cover. Set aside to soak, while you prep everything else.
    • Whisk together the marinade ingredients in a small bowl.
    • Transfer the tofu pieces to a shallow dish, and pour the marinade over them. Set aside to marinate while you prep the rest of your veggies. I'd marinate for at least 15 minutes, but 30 to 60 minutes is ideal.
    • Make your skewers! Arrange the tofu, grape tomatoes, onion, bell peppers, and mushrooms on your skewers, and place them on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper or a silpat. Brush on extra marinade.
    • Bake for 30 minutes, flipping and brushing with more marinade after 15 minutes.

    Nutrition

    Nutrition Facts
    Baked Tofu Skewers with Lemon-Rosemary Marinade
    Amount per Serving
    Calories
    309
    % Daily Value*
    Fat
     
    29
    g
    45
    %
    Saturated Fat
     
    4
    g
    20
    %
    Polyunsaturated Fat
     
    4
    g
    Monounsaturated Fat
     
    20
    g
    Sodium
     
    54
    mg
    2
    %
    Potassium
     
    424
    mg
    12
    %
    Carbohydrates
     
    7
    g
    2
    %
    Fiber
     
    2
    g
    8
    %
    Sugar
     
    4
    g
    4
    %
    Protein
     
    8
    g
    16
    %
    Vitamin A
     
    1068
    IU
    21
    %
    Vitamin C
     
    37
    mg
    45
    %
    Calcium
     
    37
    mg
    4
    %
    Iron
     
    2
    mg
    11
    %
    * Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.
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    About Becky Striepe

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    Hi there! I'm Becky Striepe (rhymes with sleepy), and I love using gadgets and shortcuts to create easy vegan comfort food recipes for busy people. Whether you love your Instant Pot, your air fryer, or just love delicious plant-based meals, stick around. You'll like it here.

    Learn more about me >>>

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    1. Sarah De la Cruz

      July 12, 2017 at 2:51 am

      You know how much I love tofu! Can't wait to try your recipe! My boys would love to help assemble these!

      Reply
      • Becky Striepe

        July 12, 2017 at 7:52 am

        Oh fun! Enjoy, Sarah!

        Reply
    2. Sophia | Veggies Don't Bite

      July 10, 2017 at 2:12 pm

      I love lemon and rosemary together! I think I'd just drink the marinade before I got to the rest! LOL

      Reply
      • Becky Striepe

        July 10, 2017 at 2:15 pm

        Ha! Another option!

        Reply
        • Sara Anderson

          May 09, 2019 at 8:17 am

          Hi! This will be my first time cooking with tofu, what do you mean when you say “pressed”? And is there a certain brand you would recommend?

          Thanks!
          Sara

          Reply
          • Becky Striepe

            May 09, 2019 at 11:45 am

            Yes! Pressing the tofu is so important in this recipe. You want your tofu nice and firm, so it will hold up to skewering. You also want it to have plenty of room to drink in your flavorful marinade. I use my EZ Tofu Press to press the excess water out of my tofu. You can see the EZ Tofu Press in action in the recipe video, which plays when you load the page.

            Reply
    3. Alisa Fleming

      July 09, 2017 at 6:46 pm

      I love the simplicity of the flavors you've used. It really looks like the veggies are allowed to shine here, but there is just enough seasoning to give the tofu a nice boost!

      Reply
      • Becky Striepe

        July 09, 2017 at 7:31 pm

        Thank you, Alisa!

        Reply
    4. Jenn

      July 07, 2017 at 12:23 pm

      Rosemary is one of my fave herbs! So fragrant and flavorful! These skewers look delicious and super fun. Even the kids would love eating these!

      Reply
      • Becky Striepe

        July 07, 2017 at 1:35 pm

        Mine too! We luckily have a huge rosemary bush out front.

        Reply
    5. The Vegan 8

      July 07, 2017 at 11:37 am

      I love the sound of that lemon rosemary marinade! Love, love that combo and on skewers sounds like just the perfect summertime dish for a party!

      Reply
      • Becky Striepe

        July 07, 2017 at 1:35 pm

        Thank you! Lemon rosemary is one of my faves.

        Reply
    6. Nicole Dawson

      July 06, 2017 at 2:01 pm

      I'm always impressed by how much liquid I can get out of my tofu block when using the tofu press. Makes a huge difference on retaining flavor too, so now I can't go without it. Looking forward to trying your marinade next time.

      Reply
      • Becky Striepe

        July 06, 2017 at 2:28 pm

        Thank you, Nicole! Enjoy!

        Reply
    7. Sarah

      July 05, 2017 at 11:01 pm

      That tofu looks incredible! I've gotta try this one.

      Reply
      • Becky Striepe

        July 06, 2017 at 7:59 am

        Enjoy it, Sarah!

        Reply
    8. Dianne

      July 05, 2017 at 3:16 pm

      These look so good! I just got a little rack with skewers for my air fryer, so I just might make these with it first!

      Reply
      • Becky Striepe

        July 05, 2017 at 3:21 pm

        Ooh that is a fun accessory! I'm in the market for a new air fryer, and I want some accessories with it!

        Reply
    9. Mary Ellen @ VNutrition

      July 05, 2017 at 12:42 pm

      5 stars
      Yay, another one of your tasty tofu recipes! These look perfect for the grill. We actually just got a grill yesterday so I'll be checking these out soon!

      Reply
      • Becky Striepe

        July 05, 2017 at 12:45 pm

        Ooh let me know! We always do veggie dogs or burgs when we grill, so I haven't grilled these yet!

        Reply
    10. Cadry

      July 05, 2017 at 9:50 am

      Lemon rosemary is one of my all-time favorite tofu marinades. Your skewers sound like a great, full-meal on a stick.

      Reply
      • Becky Striepe

        July 05, 2017 at 10:00 am

        Thank you, Cadry! It's one of mine, too!

        Reply
    11. Mel |avirtualvegan.com

      July 03, 2017 at 6:57 pm

      You are so right about food on sticks being so much more fun! They look delicious too. I love all of the lovely rosemary in the marinade. My favourite herb!

      Reply
      • Becky Striepe

        July 03, 2017 at 6:58 pm

        Thank you, Mel!

        Reply
    12. Amy Katz from Veggies Save The Day

      July 03, 2017 at 4:16 pm

      Looks absolutely delicious! And I love how easy they are to make. What a great recipe and video!

      Reply
      • Becky Striepe

        July 03, 2017 at 4:32 pm

        Thank you!

        Reply
    13. Ginny McMeans

      July 03, 2017 at 12:24 pm

      I have my block of extra firm tofu so guess what. :) I really do love how easy this recipe looks. Sounds delicious!

      Reply
      • Becky Striepe

        July 03, 2017 at 12:37 pm

        Oh yay! Enjoy, Ginny!

        Reply

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