Tofu or Chicken + Vegetable Kebabs

• 1 red onion, cut into 1-inch chunks
• 1 red or yellow bell pepper, cut into 1-inch chunks
• 12 button or cremini mushrooms, stems removed
• 1 zucchini, thicky sliced
• 16 oz super firm tofu or chicken, cut into 1-inch pieces
• 4 skewers

Kebab Marinade:

• 1/4 cup extra virgin olive oil
• 1 tbs fresh thyme, chopped
• 2 garlic cloves, minsed

Dipping Sauce:

• 1/4 cup almond butter
• 1 tbs apple cider vinegar
• 1/2 chili pepper, seeded and diced
• 2 tbs lime juice
• 8 oz water
• Kosher salt, to taste

Directions:

1. Combine the marinade ingredients.
2. Alternate the vegetables and chicken (omit if cooking tofu) on each of the skewers.
3. Brush the marinade over the vegetable and marinate for 30 minutes or more. Season them with salt and pepper.
4. Create the dipping sauce by combining all ingredients in a blender and blending until smooth.  Season with salt to taste.
5. Cook the tofu separately following these instructions.
6. Turn on the broiler or grill and cook the kebabs for 8-10 minutes, turning halfway through (keep an eye on them).