15 Plant-Based Recipes for Kebabs and Skewers

Whether you say kebab, kebob, or simply skewer, eating veggies, mushrooms, tempeh, and tofu this way is a lot of fun.

You can pretty much impale anything that works well grilled onto a skewer and pop it over a fire or under a grill, and you’ll have a delicious dish that’s great for garden parties and cookouts.

They are super versatile and go well with an array of sauces or dips. Check out these 15 OGP recipes next time you are feeding a crowd.

*Tip- if using wooden or bamboo skewers, soak them in water for 20 minutes before putting them on the heat.*

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1. Tempeh Kebabs

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Tempeh Kebabs by Lena Novak marinated in homemade BBQ sauce and served with creamy dressing! They are the perfect addition to your BBQ parties this upcoming season. They can be oven-baked or barbequed. The choice is yours!

2. Asian Style Mushroom Skewers

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This vegan Asian Style Mushroom Skewers recipe by Andri Neocleous is simple yet delicious. The peanut sauce is super addictive you’ll be adding it over every meal!

3. Marinated Tofu Veggie Kebabs

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These Marinated Tofu Veggie Kebabs by Sarah Creighton are wonderful to toss on the grill and enjoy at the start of the summer!

4. Grilled Tofu Tikka Kebabs

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This tofu is marinated in tikka masala, which is basically a spice blend made with ground cumin, garam masala, red chili powder, salt, and pepper. The tofu and veggies are marinated in coconut yogurt, the tikka spice blend, oil, and some lemon juice for at least 30 minutes. They are then threaded on a skewer and grilled until cooked through and charred. These Grilled Tofu Tikka Kebabs by Pavani Nandula are easy, smoky, and delicious. They are also great to serve as a light meal over rice or quinoa (or any other grain) pilaf.

5. Kebab Skewers with Salatet Zabadi

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Every Middle Eastern region has at least one version of kebabs. This recipe for Kebab Skewers with Salatet Zabadi by Noha Elbadry-Cloud is a play on the Egyptian kebab, which is typically made from boneless beef sirloin rather than the ground beef used in almost all other variations. This recipe uses a combination of lentils, chickpeas, and vital wheat gluten to craft succulent, tender chunks of “beef” that are immersed in a smoky marinade, skewered, and roasted to savory perfection. Pair this kebab with a light and refreshing salatet zabadi (yogurt dip/tzatziki) and serve it with salad and quinoa.

6. Tofu Satay Skewers

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These Tofu Satay Skewers by Kirsten Kaminski are easy, require minimal ingredients, are full of protein, and are a hit with any crowd!

7. Spicy Balsamic Tofu Veggie Kebabs

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This is a very simple recipe for a fresh, healthy, and colorful meal. You can mix and match whatever veggies are your favorites. Food on a stick is always fun no matter where you eat it. Enjoy these Spicy Balsamic Tofu Veggie Kebabs by Rhea Parsons.

8. Tofu Vegetable Kebabs with Peanut Sauce

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After reading this tofu kebab recipe, you are bound to have a new summer favorite for the grill. The smoky peanut coating will make you fall in love. A mix of peanut butter, soy sauce or tamari, garlic, red pepper flakes, and mirin, how could you not love it? Plus, grilling these tofu kebabs gives them a great texture. The zucchini, peppers, onions, and mushrooms go great with the tofu, but feel free to experiment! After biting these Tofu Vegetable Kebabs with Peanut Sauce by Cathy Elton, you will be a tofu person (if you are not already).

9. BBQ Tofu Skewers

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Fire up the grill, these are the yummiest BBQ Tofu Skewers! These BBQ Tofu Skewers by Robin Browne are sweet, tangy, and smokey. The grilled veggies add a little crunch to the skewers and they retain some of that smokey BBQ flavor.

10. Pineapple Island Kebabs

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These Pineapple Island Kebabs by Rhea Parsons have their tofu (or seitan) and vegetables marinated in a sweet and spicy blend of orange juice, garlic, and ginger. When pineapple is grilled, it becomes a whole new thing. So delicious! Use whatever makes you happy – tofu, seitan, tempeh, mushrooms, zucchini, peppers, whatever.

11. Seitan Kebabs With Sangria Tomato Salad

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Try these Seitan Kebabs With Sangria Tomato Salad by Ayinde Howell. Seitan is a complete protein with the mouthfeel of meat, making great kebabs, especially when made with a flavorful marinade. The tomato salad was inspired by a thing called spootie, which is basically a bunch of fruit soaked in liquor overnight. Sangria on steroids is really what it’s like.

12. Garlicky Barbecue Mushroom Kebabs

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These Garlicky Barbecue Mushroom Kebabs by Gloria Sucic make a great addition to any barbecue. Ready in no time, these skewered mushrooms are a delicious side to any veggie burger or other grilled vegetables. It’s easy to make a big batch of these and take them along to a potluck to be used as a side, or make a big batch and serve the leftovers cold throughout the week in sandwiches, salads, or antipasti plates.

13. Sweet and Spicy Mango Kebabs

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Think you have to miss out on barbecues if you’re trying to eat more raw foods? Not with these raw Sweet and Spicy Mango Kebabs by Amanda Nicole Smith! Mango, mushrooms, tomatoes, and onions are sliced and tossed in a blend of barbecue spices, then dehydrated. They’re raw, spicy, sweet, and chewy and great when served as a side with burgers.

14. Fruit Kabobs With Vanilla Dip

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The sauce is made with cashews, bananas, and a hint of vanilla. No added sugar or cream was used, making these Fruit Kabobs With Vanilla Dip by Crissy Cavanaugh.

15. Grilled Seitan Kebabs With Creole Coconut Sauce

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You can just as well use store-bought seitan for this recipe for Grilled Seitan Kebabs With Creole Coconut Sauce by Josephine Watmore or your favorite homemade simmered seitan recipe. Oh and this is grilled in the English sense … so broiled to all of you in the States!

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