Baked BBQ Tofu
This Baked BBQ Tofu is the perfect plant-based protein to add to your summer dinner rotation. Tofu gets coated in seasonings, baked until golden brown, and then brushed with sweet and smoky bbq sauce. It's vegan, gluten-free, and family-friendly!
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Servings: 4
Ingredients
- 14 oz Block of Firm or Extra-Firm Tofu
- 1 tablespoon Cornstarch
- ½ teaspoon Garlic Powder
- ½ teaspoon Onion Powder
- ½ teaspoon Smoked Paprika
- ¼ teaspoon Kosher Salt
- ¼ teaspoon Black Pepper
- Spray Avocado Oil for cooking
- ½ cup Vegan BBQ Sauce
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 425F.
- Press the tofu for at least 15 minutes to remove excess water. You can do this by using a tofu press or by making a DIY tofu press. To do so, simply wrap the block of tofu in paper towels or clean dishcloths and place it in a shallow bowl. Then, stack heavy items on top to drain the excess water.
- While the tofu is pressing, make the vegan bbq sauce. Alternatively, you can use store-bought.
- Cut the block of tofu into 8 large triangles. If you'd like smaller pieces, cut it into smaller triangles or cubes.
- Whisk together the cornstarch and the seasonings. Lightly sprinkle each piece of tofu in the cornstarch mixture.
- Place the tofu onto a parchment-lined baking tray and spray with avocado oil. If you don't have spray oil, you can lightly drizzle it over the top.
- Bake for 20 minutes then flip and continue to cook for an additional 15 to 20 minutes. The tofu pieces should be nice and golden brown. Then, brush with a light coating of bbq sauce and return to the oven for an additional 5-10 minutes.
- Remove from oven and serve immediately or allow to cool and store in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 3 days.
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