Gluten-Free Sesame Tofu Skewers

Ingredients

• 180 g extra-firm tofu, pressed and cut into 2.5 cm cubes
• 1.5 tbsp gluten-free tamari
• 1 tbsp toasted sesame oil
• 1 tsp maple syrup
• 1 tbsp rice vinegar
• 2 tsp fresh ginger, finely grated
• 2 scallion, thinly sliced; white and green parts separated
• 1 bell pepper, cut into 2.5 cm squares
• ½ zucchini, cut into thick half-moons
• ½ cup gluten-free rice, uncooked
• ¾ cup water
• ¼ tsp fine salt, for the rice

Method

1. Cook rice with water and salt until tender and fluffy.15 min timer
2. Whisk tamari, sesame oil, maple, vinegar, ginger, and scallion whites.
3. Thread tofu and vegetables onto skewers; brush lightly with glaze.
4. Grill, turning, until tofu is deeply browned and vegetables are tender-crisp.10 min timer
5. Simmer remaining glaze until sticky, then brush over skewers; scatter scallion greens.2 min timer