Skillet BBQ Tofu: Easy One-Pan Vegan Dinner with Sweet-Smoky Sauce
By Isabella Quinn
Servings
4
Skillet BBQ Tofu is a simple vegan recipe that works well for busy weeknights and other occasions when you don't have much time to cook a meal. Tofu is pan-fried until crunchy and tossed in BBQ sauce, which becomes sticky as it cooks. This recipe is appropriate for all ages and can be customized with other ingredients like rice and vegetables. Skillet BBQ Tofu is a simple, healthy meal that anyone can 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.
- 7
Simmer until glossy and clinging, stirring gently for 2 to 4 minutes until the sauce thickens.
- 8
Taste and adjust seasoning, then serve immediately while the tofu is crispy.
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