BBQ TOFU “STEAKS”

Directions

1. Preheat the oven to 400° F (205° C) and prepare a baking sheet with parchment paper or a silicone baking mat.

2. Gather the tofu you plan on baking. The marinade recipe here will make a single serving, which is enough to marinade one block of tofu. If you plan on making more than one block of tofu, make sure you multiply the measurements by however many blocks you plan on using.

3. Cut your tofu block in half lengthwise. You can also cut the block into thirds, for a more slim and “well-done” steak. On each half, make diagonal cuts that go through the block halfway. Make sure you don’t slice through the entire block. Cut the tofu in the opposite direction so the cuts are perpendicular to the ones you just made. Again, make sure you don’t slice through the entire block.

4. In a flat bottom bowl, add ¼ cup (70g) of your favorite BBQ sauce, 1 tablespoon (15g) of apple cider vinegar, and ½ teaspoon each of paprika (1g) and garlic powder (2g).

5. Add your tofu block to the bowl, crisscross side down, fanning it out just slightly. This will help the sauce get to the center of the tofu to get that great flavor in there. Gently press down so the tofu block can absorb the sauce.

6. Flip your tofu block and gently press down again. Use a spoon to add more of the sauce into the crevices. There will be some sauce left over.

7. Open up the tofu even more by pressing in a teaspoon or two of minced garlic (20g). Use less if you like your garlic more subtle. This will create extra room for our BBQ marinade, and allow our steak to cook more thoroughly.

8. Transfer your tofu to a pan and place the pan in the oven for about 45 minutes until the edges are nice and crispy.

9. When your tofu is done, you can drizzle with the remaining sauce for extra flavor. You can serve the tofu with some sauteed broccoli, white rice, and green onions!

Nutrition breakdown