Description
This BBQ tofu is smoky, savory, and coated in a rich caramelized barbecue glaze with crispy edges and a tender center. It’s an easy plant-based recipe perfect for weeknight dinners, meal prep, sandwiches, wraps, or summer grilling.
Ingredients
- 1 block (14 ounces) extra-firm tofu
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 tablespoon soy sauce
- 1 tablespoon cornstarch
- 1 teaspoon smoked paprika
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1/2 teaspoon onion powder
- 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1 cup barbecue sauce
- 1 tablespoon maple syrup
- 1 teaspoon apple cider vinegar
Instructions
- Press the tofu for 20 to 30 minutes to remove excess moisture, then cut it into slices, cubes, or rectangles.
- Preheat the oven to 425°F (220°C) for baking, or preheat a grill to medium heat and lightly oil the grates.
- In a large bowl, combine olive oil, soy sauce, cornstarch, smoked paprika, garlic powder, onion powder, black pepper, and salt.
- Add the tofu and gently toss until evenly coated.
- For baking, arrange the tofu on a parchment-lined baking sheet and bake for 25 to 30 minutes, flipping halfway through, until golden and crispy.
- For grilling, place tofu directly on the grill or onto skewers and cook for 4 to 5 minutes per side until lightly charred.
- In a small bowl, whisk together the barbecue sauce, maple syrup, and apple cider vinegar.
- Brush the BBQ sauce over the tofu during the final few minutes of cooking and allow it to caramelize slightly.
- Serve warm with rice, roasted vegetables, salads, or inside sandwiches and wraps.
Notes
- Add cayenne pepper or hot sauce for extra heat.
- Use gluten-free soy sauce and barbecue sauce to keep the recipe gluten-free.
- Thread tofu onto skewers with vegetables before grilling for easy serving.
- Store leftovers in the refrigerator for up to 4 days.
- Cooked tofu can be frozen for up to 2 months and reheated later.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Baking or Grilling
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 260 kcal
- Sugar: 14 g
- Sodium: 720 mg
- Fat: 14 g
- Saturated Fat: 2 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 11 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 18 g
- Fiber: 2 g
- Protein: 15 g
- Cholesterol: 0 mg
