Skillet BBQ Tofu: Easy One-Pan Vegan Dinner with Sweet-Smoky Sauce
By Mason Brooks
Skillet BBQ Tofu is a quick and satisfying vegan meal, perfect for busy weeknights when you need dinner fast. The crispy tofu sears in a hot skillet, then gets tossed in a sweet-smoky BBQ sauce that becomes glossy and deliciously clingy. This dish appeals to all ages, as everyone can personalize their bowls with favorite toppings, from rice to crunchy veggies. Enjoy this tasty and simple one-pan dinner that proves healthy meals can be easy to make.
Ingredients
- •14 oz extra-firm tofu (drained)
- •1 tbsp extra-virgin olive oil
- •1 tbsp sesame oil
- •3 cup BBQ sauce (¾ cup)
- •1 tbsp light soy sauce
- •1 tbsp chili flakes (or to taste)
- •sea salt (to taste (if needed))
Instructions
- 1
Dry and cut the tofu. Drain the tofu, then pat it very dry with paper towels and cut into bite-size cubes.
- 2
Heat the oils. Set a large skillet over medium-high heat and add the olive oil and sesame oil.
- 3
Add tofu in a single layer. Place the tofu in the skillet without crowding the pieces.
- 4
Let the tofu sear undisturbed for 3 to 5 minutes until the bottoms are deeply golden.
- 5
Flip the tofu and continue cooking for 5 to 7 minutes, browning multiple sides.
- 6
Add the sauce mixture. Lower the heat and pour in the BBQ sauce and soy sauce, then sprinkle the chili flakes.
