Quick Colorful Skewers

Quick Colorful Skewers

  • Prep Time: 15 minutes
  • Cook Time: 20 minutes
  • Total Time: 35 minutes
  • Yield: 4 servings
  • Difficulty: 1 (1 - 5)
  • Allergens: Soy
    Gluten
  • Categories: Appetizers Main Dishes
These vibrant veggie skewers feature a unique twist - potato gnocchi! Combined with rainbow peppers, smoky tofu, and cherry tomatoes, these skewers are as beautiful as they are delicious. Perfect for grilling, baking, or as a fun party appetizer, they're sure to catch everyone's eye!
Cut all ingredients roughly the same size for even cooking.Don't overcrowd the skewers - leave a tiny bit of space between items so they cook evenly.The gnocchi might seem like an unusual choice, but they get wonderfully crispy on the outside while staying soft inside!If making ahead, you can prep the skewers and store them covered in the fridge for up to 24 hours before cooking.

Instructions

  1. Preheat your oven to 220°C (425°F).
  2. Line a large baking dish with parchment paper.
  3. If using wooden skewers, soak them in water for 15 minutes to prevent burning.
  4. Cut all the peppers into roughly 2.5cm (1-inch) squares.
  5. Cut the smoked tofu into similar-sized cubes.
  6. Leave cherry tomatoes whole - they'll add a nice pop of color and juice.
  7. In a large bowl, combine soy sauce, garlic powder, onion powder, sweet paprika, and salt.
  8. Add all the cut vegetables, tofu, whole cherry tomatoes, and uncooked gnocchi to the bowl.
  9. Drizzle with 2 tablespoons of olive oil and gently toss everything to coat evenly.
  10. Let the mixture sit for 5 minutes to absorb the flavors.
  11. Thread the ingredients onto skewers, alternating colors for a beautiful presentation.
  12. Try to keep similar spacing between items for even cooking.

Cooking Instructions

  1. Arrange the skewers on your prepared baking dish, ensuring they don't touch each other.
  2. Drizzle with the remaining olive oil.
  3. Bake for 18-20 minutes, turning halfway through.
  4. The skewers are done when the gnocchi is slightly crispy on the outside, the vegetables are tender-crisp, and the tomatoes start to burst.
  5. Serve hot straight from the oven.
  6. These are great on their own or with a dipping sauce like vegan ranch or marinara.
  7. Can be served as an appetizer (2-3 skewers per person) or as a main dish (4-5 skewers per person).

Notes

  • Cut all ingredients roughly the same size for even cooking.
  • Don't overcrowd the skewers - leave a tiny bit of space between items so they cook evenly.
  • The gnocchi might seem like an unusual choice, but they get wonderfully crispy on the outside while staying soft inside!
  • If making ahead, you can prep the skewers and store them covered in the fridge for up to 24 hours before cooking.

Nutrition Facts

4 Servings per container
Serving Size 1 servings (450 g)
Amount per serving
Calories 485
% Daily Value
Total Fat 18.5 g
24%
Saturated Fat 2.8 g
14%
Cholesterol 0 mg
0%
Sodium 850 mg
37%
Total Carbohydrate 72 g
26%
Dietary Fiber 8.5 g
34%
Protein 22 g
44%
Vitamin D 0 mcg
0%
The % Daily Value (DV) tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
Nutrition information is an estimate and has been calculated automatically