Estimated Nutrition

Per serving

Ingredients & Substitutes

Instructions

1. 1

   Press 16 ounces of extra-firm tofu for 30 minutes to remove excess water, then cut it into 1-inch cubes and prepare a marinade by whisking together 2 tablespoons of olive oil, 2 tablespoons of fresh lemon juice, 2 minced garlic cloves, 1 teaspoon of dried oregano, 1 teaspoon of dried thyme, 0.5 teaspoon of smoked paprika, 0.25 teaspoon of black pepper, and 0.5 teaspoon of salt.

2. 2

   Place the tofu cubes in the marinade and let them sit for at least 20 minutes, or up to several hours in the refrigerator.

3. 3

   Meanwhile, chop 1 red bell pepper and 1 green bell pepper into 1-inch pieces, slice 1 zucchini into 0.5-inch thick half-moons, and cut 0.5 red onion into wedges suitable for threading.

4. 4

   Thread the marinated tofu cubes and prepared vegetables alternately onto metal or pre-soaked wooden skewers.

5. 5

   Prepare your smoker or grill for indirect heat, reaching a temperature of 250-275°F (120-135°C), and add wood chips of your choice, then smoke the skewers for 25-30 minutes, or until the vegetables are tender-crisp and the tofu is infused with smoke flavor.

6. 6

   While the skewers are smoking, cook 1 cup of bulgur according to package directions, typically by simmering it in 2 cups of vegetable broth or water until tender.

7. 7

   Once cooked, fluff the bulgur with a fork and stir in 0.25 cup of chopped fresh parsley, 0.25 cup of chopped fresh mint, 1 additional tablespoon of olive oil, and 1 additional tablespoon of fresh lemon juice, adjusting seasoning with salt and pepper to taste.

8. 8

   Serve the warm smoked tofu and Mediterranean vegetable skewers immediately over the lemon-herb bulgur.