Sweet & Smoky Marinated Tofu Skewers with Pineapple

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Tofu cubes marinated in a tangy-sweet sauce and grilled until caramelized, served with grilled pineapple for a vibrant, restaurant-worthy vegetarian main course. This Hawaiian-inspired vegan recipe, ready in about 38 minutes, pairs extra-firm tofu, soy sauce, maple syrup for a weeknight-friendly dinner that comes together with one pan and minimal cleanup. Each serving lands at about 280 calories and feeds 4, so it slots cleanly into a weekly meal plan and pairs well with a quick salad or grain on the side. Tap "Plan a meal with the AI" below to drop this recipe into your week and send the ingredients straight to Instacart. Nutrition values are approximate, calculated from USDA FoodData Central (fdc.nal.usda.gov) — verify against ingredient labels for any health-driven dietary plan.

Prep: 30 min Cook: 8 min Serves 4 Hawaiian cuisine 280 cal/serving
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Ingredients

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Instructions

  1. Step 1: Press tofu for 15 minutes, then cut into 1-inch cubes. In a shallow dish, whisk together soy sauce, 2 tbsp maple syrup, and 1 tbsp rice vinegar until smooth.
  2. Step 2: Add tofu cubes to the marinade, ensuring each piece is coated. Cover and refrigerate for at least 20 minutes (or up to 2 hours for deeper flavor).
  3. Step 3: Thread tofu cubes, pineapple chunks, bell pepper strips, and red onion pieces onto 6 skewers, alternating ingredients for visual appeal.
  4. Step 4: Heat 1 tbsp olive oil in a grill pan over medium-high heat. Add skewers and cook for 6-8 minutes, turning every 2 minutes, until tofu is golden and edges are slightly charred.
  5. Step 5: Check that the pineapple is caramelized and the bell pepper is tender. Remove from heat, let rest for 2 minutes, then serve immediately with extra marinade drizzled over the top.

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