BBQ Tofu
Serves 4
This easy BBQ tofu recipe is a delicious vegan and vegetarian main dish! Coated in glossy BBQ sauce, it's sweet, savory, tangy, and smoky. Grill it for a summer cookout, or make it in the oven all year long.
Equipment
- Tofu Press (we like the Tofuture tofu press)
- Grill Pan (this Staub one is my favorite)
Ingredients
- 1 (14-ounce) block extra-firm tofu, pressed at least 30 minutes* and cut into cubes or slabs
- BBQ Sauce, for brushing
- Cooking spray
Instructions
For baked BBQ tofu:
- Preheat the oven to 450°F and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- Place the tofu on a plate and brush with BBQ sauce on all sides. Arrange in a single layer on the baking sheet.
- Bake for 20 minutes, or until browned around the edges. Flip, brush with more BBQ sauce, and bake for 5 minutes, or until well browned. Serve with more BBQ sauce, if desired.
For grilled BBQ tofu:
- Preheat a grill or grill pan to medium-high heat.
- Place the tofu on a plate and brush with BBQ sauce on all sides. If grilling cubes, thread the tofu onto metal or soaked wooden skewers.
- Use cooking spray to oil the grill grates well, then place the tofu on the grill. Grill for 2 to 3 minutes per side, or until well-charred. Brush with more BBQ sauce and serve.
Notes
*Don't have a tofu press? Check out this post to learn how to press tofu without one.