Grilled Tofu And Vegetable Brochettes

Course :	Grilling
From:	HungryMonster.com
Serves:	4

Ingredients:

		--marinade mixture--
4	medium	scallions -- coarsely chopped
2	teaspoons	garlic
2	tablespoons	fresh ginger -- peeled,
3	tablespoons	olive or canola oil
1/2	cup	soy sauce
2	tablespoons	brown sugar
2	teaspoons	toasted sesame oil
1/4	teaspoon	red chile flakes -- (optional)
1	piece	firm tofu -- cut in 3/4 inch
1/3	pound	crimini or shiitake
1	large	red bell pepper -- stemmed, seeded and cut into 1-inch squares or diamonds
1	medium	red or yellow onion -- peeled and diced
		--garnish--
1	teaspoon	sesame spinach

Preparation:

Recipe by: For the marinade add scallions, garlic and ginger to a food processor or blender and pulse until finely chopped (can also be done by hand) In a small skillet, heat the olive oil and stir-fry scallions mixture for a minute or two. Stir in the soy sauce and sugar and bring to a boil. Off heat, cool slightly and stir in sesame oil and red chile flakes, if using.. Cool and pour over the tofu cubes and marinate for at least 1 hour and up to 4 hours. Soak bamboo skewers in water for at least 30 minutes and then attractively thread pieces of marinated tofu, mushrooms, peppers and onions on skewers. Brush vegetables with leftover marinade and then grill until vegetables are crisp and tender. Serve with Sesame Spinach.