Vegan Sweet And Spicy Bbq Tofu Food

BAKED BBQ TOFU

Steps:

• Preheat oven to 400°.
• Slice tofu into 1/2" slabs. Spread olive oil over a parchment paper lined baking sheet. Place tofu on parchment paper. Spread about 1/3-1/2 a teaspoonful of BBQ sauce on one side of each tofu slice, also covering the sides. Bake at 400° for 20 minutes.
• Flip tofu over and spread another 1/3-1/2 teaspoon on other side of each tofu slice. You will have about 2 tablespoons of BBQ sauce left over to use for drizzling after tofu bakes. Bake for another 20 minutes. Check tofu and bake 10 minutes more, if needed. Tofu should be crispy on the outside while remaining soft on the inside.

VEGAN SWEET AND SPICY BBQ TOFU

Steps:

• You want to press the block of tofu first, if you need instructions on how to press tofu, check out my TOFU COOKING GUIDE.
• When you are ready to make the tofu, preheat the oven to 375 degrees.
• Now, cut the tofu into cubes or rectangles, however large you want them to be. Then put the tofu into a large mixing bowl.
• Drizzle the tofu with the liquid aminos or soy sauce, the maple syrup and the water. Toss to coat all of the tofu and let it sit for about 5 minutes.
• Drain any excess liquid there is out of the bowl of tofu. Then sprinkle with the smoked paprika and the chili powder. Toss to coat all of the tofu in the spices.
• Then put the tofu on a baking sheet sprayed with non-stick spray or brushed with oil.
• Bake the tofu for 15 minutes, flip each piece and bake another 10-15 minutes or until brown and firm.
• While the tofu is baking, make the BBQ sauce. Add all the BBQ sauce ingredients as well as a pinch of salt and pepper to a small sauce pan. Whisk to combine.
• Heat the sauce pan on medium high. Bring to a bubble, reduce heat to low and simmer for 10-15 minutes or until the sauce has thickened slightly. Taste and adjust seasoning.
• Once the tofu is out of the oven, brush each side with the BBQ sauce, then either return to the oven for 5-7 minutes to finish it with the BBQ sauce.
• Or put the tofu on skewers, a few pieces on each skewer, then grill on a grill or grill pan brushed with olive oil for 2-3 minutes on each side, brushing with more BBQ sauce if needed.
• Serve with extra BBQ sauce!

BAKED BBQ TOFU (VEGAN)

Steps:

• SAUCE: In a large fry pan over medium heat, heat oil and saute onion and garlic until translucent.
• Add mustard seeds, salt, parsley and paprika and simmer for 5 minutes.
• Add remaining sauce ingredients, bring to a boil, then reduce heat and simmer on low for 30 minutes.
• Remove from heat and let cool, then puree in blender until smooth.
• Use immediately, or store in refrigerator for up to a week.
• Preheat oven to 425 degrees.
• TOFU: Cut the tofu into 3/4" thick slices.
• Dip the slices in the BBQ sauce to coat.
• Arrange the tofu slices in single layer in oiled casserole dish.
• Bake for about 25 minutes or until sauce has baked into the tofu.
• Transfer to serving platter and garnish with green onions or fresh chives.