BBQ Tofu ~
Savory pan-seared tofu combined with the rich smokiness of barbecue sauce – ready in 20 minutes or less!
Serve with Homemade Barbecue Sauce, baked potatoes, and green beans for an easy, down-home-style plant-based dinner.
Easy BBQ Tofu Recipe
There’s something special, nostalgic even, that has me craving BBQ flavors throughout the warmer months. And if the weather allows us to eat outside, even better.
I like this recipe because it’s quick, flavorful, and satisfying. The process of pan-frying the tofu until it becomes golden and crispy creates a wonderful texture that contrasts perfectly with the rich and tangy BBQ sauce. This recipe is also pretty versatile – I frequently serve the barbecue tofu on its own as a main dish, but it would also be a tasty addition to a salad or a Southern-style rice bowl with black beans and corn.
Ingredients for BBQ Tofu
You will need the following:
- 1 (14-ounce) package extra-firm tofu, pressed and cut into 1-inch cubes
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1/4 teaspoon ground black pepper
- 1/4 cup barbecue sauce
How to Grill Tofu in a Pan
STEP ONE: Press tofu then slice into 1-inch pieces and pat dry. Transfer to a medium-sized bowl and drizzle with olive oil. Using your hands, gently turn the tofu over in the bowl to coat it with olive oil. Sprinkle with salt, garlic powder, and black pepper then gently toss again to distribute the seasonings.
STEP TWO: Set a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add tofu to the hot pan and cook for about 5 minutes, turning occasionally to lightly brown on all sides.
STEP THREE: Add the barbecue sauce and continue cooking for 3 minutes, turning to thoroughly coat the tofu, then serve hot.
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BBQ Tofu
Ingredients
- 1 14-ounce package extra-firm tofu, pressed and cut into 1-inch cubes
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1/4 teaspoon ground black pepper
- 1/4 cup barbecue sauce
Instructions
- Press tofu then slice into 1-inch pieces and pat dry. Transfer to a medium-sized bowl and drizzle with olive oil. Using your hands, gently turn the tofu over in the bowl to coat it with olive oil. Sprinkle with salt, garlic powder, and black pepper then gently toss again to distribute the seasonings.
- Set a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add tofu to the hot pan and cook for about 5 minutes, turning occasionally to lightly brown on all sides.
- Add the barbecue sauce and continue cooking for 3 minutes, turning to thoroughly coat the tofu, then serve hot.
Jacqui
I made this recipe, and used it on our new grill! So good! Totally will be a summer favorite, thank you.
nancy
i really enjoyed your homemade bbq sauce on these tofu bites! i made this added to my salad!
Jenn Freedman
Yay for vegan summer bbq recipes !