Jamaican Jerk Seitan Kebabs

Jerk is a Jamaican style of cooking in which meat is (typically) dry-rubbed or wet marinated with a hot mixture called Jamaican jerk spice.

 ½ large white onion, cut into a few large pieces
 1 inch piece of fresh ginger, peeled
 2 large cloves garlic
 1 fresh Scotch bonnet or habanero chiles, stemmed and seeded
 Juice from 3 limes, or about 3 tablespoons
 3 tablespoons tamari
 2 tablespoons olive oil
 2 tablespoons pure maple syrup
 1 tablespoon dried thyme
 1 teaspoon ground allspice
 ¼ teaspoon ground cinnamon
 ¼ teaspoon ground cayenne
 1 teaspoon ground nutmeg
 2 teaspoons ground black pepper
 1 (8 ounce) package of seitan
 1 red onion, thickly sliced into wedges
 1 red bell pepper, seeded and cut into 1-inch pieces
 1 cup pineapple chunks, (1-inch pieces)

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To make marinade: Place all except last 4 ingredients in blender or food processor and puree until smooth.

Cut seitan into 1-inch chunks, place in shallow bowl, and pour prepared marinade over seitan. Cover with foil or plastic wrap and let marinate in refrigerator for an hour. Can also chill overnight if making ahead.

To assemble kebabs: Prep grill for medium heat. Remove seitan from bowl, reserving marinade. Thread skewers with ingredients, alternating between seitan chunks, peppers, onions, and pineapple. Lay kebabs on plate or platter and pour reserved marinade to coat.

Place kebabs on medium-hot grill. Grill on first side for 8 to 10 minutes, or until fruit, vegetables, and seitan become lightly charred and develop grill marks. Using tongs, flip and grill additional 5 to 8 minutes, or until fruit and vegetables cook through and have a nice sear on them. Serve!