This Easy BBQ Tofu is totally delicious and so easy to make! It's vegan, gluten-free, dairy-free, keto, low-carb, oil-free, and high-protein. The perfect, vegan lunch or dinner!
Are you afraid of tofu?
I understand - I used to be there.
It is kind of weird, but when it is prepared correctly it can be absolutely DELICIOUS.
The beauty of tofu is that it takes on the flavor of whatever you cook it with, making it one of the easiest and tastiest vegan sources of protein.
You will just have to trust me on this one!
This Easy BBQ Tofu is the perfect tofu recipe to get you started.
I'm not going to lie to you and tell you this tastes just like barbecue chicken and you'll never know the difference, but it does taste similar and just as yummy in my humble opinion.
This Easy BBQ Tofu is high in protein while low in carbs and sugar, making it the perfect lunch or dinner choice for those trying to build up muscle or for those trying to slim down before summer.
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Cost per serving: $0.81
Calories per serving: 43
Equipment you'll need: frying pan
1 block extra firm tofu, cut into 16 pieces
1/4 cup Sugar-Free Barbecue Sauce (or barbecue sauce of choice)
Garlic powder & pepper, to taste
1. Drain tofu: wrap block of tofu in paper towels and let drain for 10-15 minutes.
2. Slice tofu into 16 equal-sized pieces.
3. Spray frying pan with cooking spray and heat on medium-high heat.
4. Add tofu and season with garlic powder and pepper (a few dashes of each).
5. Fry tofu for 5 minutes, flip, and fry the other side for another 5 minutes or until tofu is golden brown and slightly charred in some places.
6. Remove from heat, coat each piece with barbecue sauce, and enjoy!
Easy BBQ Tofu
Ingredients
- 1 block extra firm tofu 14oz drained
- 1/4 cup Sugar-Free Barbecue Sauce or barbecue sauce of choice
- Garlic powder & pepper to taste
Instructions
- Drain tofu: wrap block of tofu in paper towels and let drain for 10-15 minutes.
- Slice tofu into 16 equal-sized pieces.
- Spray frying pan with cooking spray and heat on medium-high heat.
- Add tofu and season with garlic powder and pepper (a few dashes of each).
- Fry tofu for 5 minutes, flip, and fry the other side for another 5 minutes or until tofu is golden brown and slightly charred in some places.
- Remove from heat, coat each piece with barbecue sauce, and enjoy!
Well, I'm working my way through your recipes and lovin it. I HAVE been afraid of tofu..... This was so good. I confess that I increased the bbq sauce a little and WOW! Lots of flavor and paired with the broccoli and sweet potatoes this was very filling! And even better leftover. Thank you!
Hey Melanie! I am so happy that you're enjoying my recipes. I was definitely afraid of tofu for a long time until I realized how versatile it could be! It is so filling and can be totally delicious. Glad you liked this recipe, and there's no harm in extra BBQ sauce! 🙂