Marinated Tofu Kebabs
  Kebabs
          1 block firm tofu
           mushrooms, sliced
          green peppers, cut into large chunks
          Red onion, cut into large chunks
          zucchini, cut into large chunks
          kebab sticks
 Marinade
          2 tbsp apple cider vinegar
          1/2  lime (or lemon), juiced
          tamari (or soy sauce)
          olive oil
          fresh garlic, finely chopped or minced
          sesame seeds
Method:
 Chop tofu into large chunks and place in a container
 with a sealable lid. Mix all marinade ingredients in a bowl and pour
  mixture over the tofu. Seal container and shake. Leave for an hour or more (overnight is  good) Take kebab sticks and soak in water for ten minutes.Place tofu and vegetables alternately (each color alternating is attractive) onto the kebab sticks and
 continue until all ingredients are used. Baste with olive oil and place onto the BBQ, turning when each side is cooked.

 Spicy Kofta Burgers

A delicious, simple spicy mix which is great served either in flat bread wraps or warmed pita breads with a cooling yoghurt, mint and cucumber dressing.

Ingredients
1 small onion, finely chopped
2 garlic cloves, finely chopped
500g minced beef
2 tbsp curry paste
large bunch fresh mint, finely chopped
salt and freshly ground black pepper

 Method
1. Combine all the ingredients in a large bowl and mix until well blended.
2. Shape the mixture into 4 burgers and chill until ready to barbecue.
3. Cook the burgers close to the coals for 3 minutes per side for rare or longer for medium to well done. Serve immediately.

 Grilled Couscous Patties:
2dl couscous 150g feta, crumbled finely
Sundried tomatoes, chopped finely
1/2 red onion, chopped finely
1 egg
Breadcrumbs (to improve stickiness, also cream cheese /creme fraiche might help)
Salt, pepper, fresh rosemary),
olive oil for the grill

 Method
Cook the couscous according to the instructions. (for most that means to add boiling water/stock, salt and oil/butter and let it steam). Cool it.
Mix all the ingredients together in a big bowl. With wet hands, form patties and brush them with olive oil. Barbecue.

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