Tofu BBQ

The Plant Based School | Nico & Louise About Penzeys Granulated Garlic

This one's tough for me because we grow, dry and grind our own garlic powder — and I'm biased. But I've found the Penzeys product head and shoulders above what you typically find on the shelf.

Crumbled Tofu

Serves 4 Prep 15 min.

Cook Time 25 min.

Total 40 min. Vegan | Gluten Free

Ingredients for Tofu

• 1 14-oz package extra firm tofu

• 2 Tbsp oil, 30 mL

• 1 tsp each smoked paprika, cumin, chili, garlic powder

• ½ tsp each salt and pepper

• 1 C. BBQ sauce — I recommend Primal Kitchen Classic BBQ

• 2-3 scallions

• 1 Tbsp sesame seeds
  

Directions for Tofu

1. Preheat oven or air fryer to 400°F or 200°C. Pat 16 ounces tofu dry with kitchen paper.

   With your hands, pull the tofu apart into bite-size pieces and add it to a large bowl.

2. Toss the tofu with olive oil, soy sauce, smoked paprika, garlic powder, 1 salt, and ¼ teaspoon black pepper. Each piece should be fully coated with the condiments.

3. Transfer tofu onto a baking sheet and arrange it on a single layer.

   Bake in the oven at 400°F or 200°C for 25 minutes or in the air fryer for about 15 minutes.

   The tofu should be slightly charred and crisp on the edges.

4. Add about ½ to ¾ cup of BBQ sauce (or more to taste), toss with a spatula until coated, and bake for 5 more minutes.

5. Finally, take the tofu out of the oven, add more BBQ sauce to taste and enjoy.

   Garnish with chopped scallion tops and sesame seeds.

   

   BBQ Tofu