Grilled Vegan Skewers with Indian-Spiced Lime Coconut Yogurt Sauce

Gluten Free
Dairy Free
Very Healthy
Low Fod Map
Health score
100%
Grilled Vegan Skewers with Indian-Spiced Lime Coconut Yogurt Sauce
45 min.
2
1126kcal

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Craving something deliciously healthy, bursting with flavor, and totally plant-based? Look no further! These Grilled Vegan Skewers with Indian-Spiced Lime Coconut Yogurt Sauce are a vibrant culinary adventure that's surprisingly easy to pull off. We're talking tender, roasted butternut squash perfectly paired with marinated tofu, all kissed by the smoky char of the grill.

The real magic here is the sauce – a creamy, tangy, and aromatic blend of coconut yogurt, lime, and classic Indian spices like garam masala, coriander, and cumin. This isn't just a sauce; it's a flavour bomb that elevates the skewers to another level. It’s dairy-free, gluten-free and surprisingly low FODMAP, making it perfect for accommodating various dietary needs without sacrificing taste.

Imagine biting into a skewer, feeling the warmth of the grill, the sweetness of the squash, the subtle firmness of the tofu, and then... BAM! That incredible Indian-spiced lime coconut yogurt sauce dancing on your taste buds. Served on a stylish plate with extra sauce for dipping, this is a main course that’s visually stunning and incredibly satisfying.

Whether you're a seasoned vegan or simply looking to incorporate more plant-based meals into your diet, these skewers are a fantastic choice. Ready to experience a flavour explosion that’s both healthy and incredibly delicious? Let’s get grilling!

Ingredients

  •  butternut squash cubes 
  • ounce so delicious dairy free cultured coconut milk plain (Yogurt)
  • ounces extra-firm wildwood tofu cut into 6 large cubes
  • 0.3 teaspoon ginger root fresh minced
  • teaspoon garam masala 
  • 0.5 teaspoon ground coriander 
  • pinch ground cumin 
  • servings half a lime for juice

Equipment

  • bowl
  • oven
  • stove
  • skewers
  • grill pan
  • pastry brush
  • wooden skewers

Directions

  1. Hand mix lime juice and all spices into the yogurt in a small bowl. Set aside for brushing onto skewers while grilling them. Use a silicone pastry brush. Roast the squash cubes in 450ºF oven for 30 minutes. When the squash is done, remove from oven, and wet your wood skewers (
  2. first, to avoid burning.Thread the tofu cubes and butternut squash, alternating them for a total of 6 cubes per stick.
  3. Heat up your stove top grill pan, begin grilling skewers, then brush the yogurt sauce onto them. Turn them a quarter turn every other minute, to avoid over cooking any side. Baste the sauce on as needed when you turn them.
  4. Serve on a Japanese style plate if you have one, and you may put extra sauce in a mini dish on the corner of the plate.

Nutrition Facts

Calories1126kcal
Protein10.5%
Fat4.68%
Carbs84.82%

Properties

Glycemic Index
42.71
Glycemic Load
1.34
Inflammation Score
-10
Nutrition Score
74.551739236583%

Flavonoids

Hesperetin
3.01mg
Naringenin
0.24mg
Quercetin
0.03mg

Nutrients percent of daily need

Calories:1126.08kcal
56.3%
Fat:6.63g
10.2%
Saturated Fat:1.01g
6.32%
Carbohydrates:270.44g
90.15%
Net Carbohydrates:224.28g
81.56%
Sugar:53.47g
59.42%
Cholesterol:0mg
0%
Sodium:210.33mg
9.14%
Alcohol:0g
100%
Alcohol %:0%
100%
Protein:33.49g
66.98%
Vitamin A:239624.8IU
4792.5%
Vitamin C:482.82mg
585.24%
Potassium:8248.1mg
235.66%
Vitamin E:35.28mg
235.17%
Manganese:4.56mg
227.86%
Magnesium:794.15mg
198.54%
Vitamin B6:3.74mg
187.19%
Fiber:46.16g
184.62%
Folate:644.38µg
161.09%
Vitamin B1:2.4mg
160.16%
Vitamin B3:31mg
154.98%
Calcium:1275.88mg
127.59%
Copper:1.97mg
98.42%
Iron:17.64mg
98.03%
Vitamin B5:9.02mg
90.16%
Phosphorus:845.36mg
84.54%
Vitamin B2:0.71mg
41.91%
Zinc:4.28mg
28.51%
Vitamin K:24.8µg
23.61%
Vitamin B12:1.22µg
20.41%
Selenium:14.02µg
20.03%
Vitamin D:1.36µg
9.07%