Tamarind-Infused Vegetable Satay with Mango-Lime Sauce

By AislePrompt Editorial · Published 2026-04-05 · Updated 2026-04-05

Chewy vegetable skewers coated in a sweet-sour tamarind glaze, served with a vibrant mango-lime sauce that captures the essence of Tiki-inspired street food. This Southeast Asian-inspired vegetarian recipe (gluten-free), ready in about 35 minutes, pairs zucchini, bell pepper, tofu for a weeknight-friendly dinner that comes together with one pan and minimal cleanup. Each serving lands at about 320 calories and feeds 2, so it slots cleanly into a weekly meal plan and pairs well with rice, quinoa, or a quick salad. 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.

Ingredients

• 1 medium, cut into 1/2-inch thick rounds zucchini
• 1, cut into 1/2-inch thick rings bell pepper
• 8 oz, pressed and cubed tofu
• 2 tbsp tamarind paste
• 1 tbsp brown sugar
• 1 tbsp soy sauce
• 1 clove, minced garlic
• 1 tsp, grated fresh ginger
• 1 tbsp coconut oil
• 1/2 cup, diced mango
• 1, juiced lime
• 2 tbsp, chopped fresh cilantro
• 1/4, finely minced red chili
• 1/4 tsp salt

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Instructions

1. Step 1: In a small bowl, whisk together tamarind paste, 1 tbsp brown sugar, 1 tbsp soy sauce, minced garlic, grated ginger, and 1/4 tsp salt until smooth. Brush half the mixture over tofu cubes and zucchini rounds, then thread onto soaked bamboo skewers, alternating vegetables and tofu.
2. Step 2: Heat 1 tbsp coconut oil in a grill pan over medium-high heat. Add skewers and cook for 3 minutes per side until vegetables are tender-crisp and edges are slightly charred.
3. Step 3: While skewers cook, blend diced mango, 1 tbsp lime juice, 2 tbsp chopped cilantro, 1/4 minced red chili, and a pinch of salt in a small food processor until smooth. Add 1 tsp water if too thick.
4. Step 4: Brush remaining tamarind mixture over hot skewers and serve immediately with mango-lime sauce spooned alongside.