Ingredients
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For the Skewers:
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1 cup vegetarian mock meat (choose your preferred brand or homemade)
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1 red bell pepper, cut into chunks
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1 yellow bell pepper, cut into chunks
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1 red onion, cut into chunks
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8 -10 cherry tomatoes
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1 Wooden skewers (soaked in water for 30 minutes to prevent burning)
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For the Marinade:
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3 tablespoons olive oil
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2 tablespoons lemon juice
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2 cloves garlic, minced
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1 teaspoon dried oregano
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1 teaspoon dried thyme
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1 Salt and pepper to taste
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For the Tzatziki Sauce:
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1 cup dairy-free yogurt (e.g., almond or coconut yogurt)
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1/2 cucumber, finely grated and drained
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2 cloves garlic, minced
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1 tablespoon lemon juice
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1 tablespoon fresh dill, chopped
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1 Salt and pepper to taste
Directions
You can customize these skewers with your favorite Mediterranean-inspired veggies like zucchini, eggplant, or olives. Enjoy the vibrant flavors of the Mediterranean with this delicious and protein-packed dish!
Steps
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In a bowl, combine all the ingredients for the marinade - olive oil, lemon juice, minced garlic, dried oregano, dried thyme, salt, and pepper. Mix well. |
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Cut the vegetarian mock meat into chunks and place them in a separate bowl. Pour the marinade over the mock meat, ensuring it's evenly coated. Allow it to marinate for at least 15 minutes. |
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While the mock meat is marinating, prepare the tzatziki sauce. In a bowl, combine the dairy-free yogurt, grated cucumber (make sure to squeeze out excess moisture), minced garlic, lemon juice, fresh dill, salt, and pepper. Mix until well combined. Refrigerate until ready to use. |
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Preheat your grill or grill pan over medium-high heat. |
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Thread the marinated mock meat, bell pepper chunks, red onion chunks, and cherry tomatoes onto the soaked wooden skewers, alternating between ingredients. |
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Place the skewers on the grill and cook for about 10-12 minutes, turning occasionally, until the mock meat and vegetables are nicely charred and cooked through. |
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Serve the Mediterranean-inspired vegetarian mock meat skewers with a side of tzatziki sauce for dipping. |
