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Grilled Vegetable Skewers With Mexican Quinoa
[Vegan, Gluten-Free]

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Julie Van den Kerchove is a plant-based chef & author with a passion for low-carb... Read More

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Grilled Vegetable Skewers With Mexican Quinoa [Vegan, Gluten-Free]

These are so much more fun than traditional kabobs with rice. Serve these grilled veggies as a summery appetizer with several dipping sauces, take them to your next barbecue as a vegan side dish, or enjoy them as a light lunch.

Ingredients You Need for Grilled Vegetable Skewers With Mexican Quinoa [Vegan, Gluten-Free]

For the Marinated Vegetables and Tempeh:

  • 4 cups seasonal vegetables (such as 1 small fennel, 1 red onion, 1 sweet potato)
  • 1 package of smoked tempeh, diced
  • 6 tablespoons tamari
  • 3 tablespoons lime juice
  • 2 tablespoons oregano
  • 1 tablespoon olive oil
  • 1/2-1 tablespoon ground cumin
  • Cayenne pepper to taste

For the Mexican Quinoa:

  • 1 large cup cooked quinoa
  • Drizzle of lime juice and olive oil
  • Sea salt and cayenne pepper to taste
  • A few sprigs of cilantro (or flat leaf parsley)
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How to Prepare Grilled Vegetable Skewers With Mexican Quinoa [Vegan, Gluten-Free]

For the Marinated Vegetables and Tempeh:

  1. Cut the vegetables and tempeh in roughly the same size.
  2. In a large mixing bowl, combine the tamari, lime juice, oregano, olive oil, ground cumin, and cayenne pepper. Stir well with a spoon.
  3. Add the vegetables and tempeh. Make sure each piece is coated with the marinade. Set aside to marinate for 15 minutes or longer.
  4. Preheat the oven to 350°F.
  5. Thread the marinated vegetables and tempeh onto skewers.
  6. Roast for 15 minutes or longer, until the vegetables are nice and tender. Turn the skewers after 10 minutes so the vegetables don’t burn and cook evenly on both sides.

For the Mexican Quinoa:

  1. Season the quinoa with lime juice, olive oil, salt, cayenne pepper, and finely chopped cilantro to taste.
  2. Serve with the vegetable skewers and sauces of your choice.

Notes

Grilled Vegetable Skewers with Mexican Quinoa from Vegan and Raw 2 by Julie Van den Kerchove. Photo by Heikki Verdurme

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