Veggie Kabobs with Herb and Garlic Marinade
- 2 medium red or white potatoes
- 1 cup firm or extra-firm tofu chunks
- 1 cup red, yellow or green bell pepper chunks
- 1 cup pineapple chunks
- 1 cup red onion chunks
- 1 cup white button mushrooms
- 1 cup zucchini or yellow squash chunks
- 1 cup cherry tomatoes
- Marinade, recipe follows
- Wooden skewers, soaked in water for 30 minutes
- 1/2 cup olive oil
- 1/2 cup lemon or lime juice
- 1/4 cup water
- 1/4 cup Dijon mustard
- 2 tablespoons maple syrup
- 2 tablespoons minced garlic
- 2 tablespoons chopped fresh basil leaves
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
- Cook potatoes in salted water until fork tender; let cool and cut into 1-inch chunks.
- Place potatoes and the vegetables in a shallow dish or container.
- Pour marinade over vegetables.
- Cover and refrigerate for 2 hours.
- Preheat an outdoor grill to medium heat.
- Remove vegetables from the marinade, reserving marinade.
- Thread vegetables onto skewers, alternating colors.
- Cook skewers on grill until vegetables are lightly charred all over, about 10 minutes, basting with reserved marinade and turning occasionally.
- Whisk together all ingredients in a small bowl.
- The marinade can be prepared in advance and held covered in the refrigerator for up to 7 days.
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Taken from www.foodnetwork.com/recipes/veggie-kabobs-with-herb-and-garlic-marinade-recipe.html (may not work)