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Shredded BBQ Tofu

Shredded BBQ Tofu Recipe

A meatless substitute for a meat-lovers favorite! Shredded BBQ tofu is a perfect way to get in plant-based protein. Add to tacos, bowls, and buns!
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Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Total Time 40 minutes
Course Main Course
Cuisine Asian
Servings 4 people
Calories 238 kcal

Ingredients
  

  • 1 yellow onion, chopped
  • 1 package firm or extra firm tofu
  • 2 tbsp avocado oil
  • Spices to taste (salt, pepper, chili powder, onion powder, garlic powder, paprika)
  • ⅔ cups BBQ sauce of choice

Instructions
 

  • Take tofu out of the package and wrap in a clean, dry towel. Place something heavy like cookbooks on top for 15 minutes. This is referred to as “pressing the tofu” and is a method used to draw out extra moisture as most packaged tofu comes submerged in liquid.
    Take tofu out of the package and wrap in a clean, dry towel. Place something heavy like cookbooks on top for 15 minutes. This is referred to as “pressing the tofu” and is a method used to draw out extra moisture as most packaged tofu comes submerged in liquid.
  • While the tofu is pressing, dice a yellow onion and set aside.
    While the tofu is pressing, dice a yellow onion and set aside.
  • Once tofu has been pressed for 15 minutes, shred using a cheese grater.
    Once tofu has been pressed for 15 minutes, shred using a cheese grater.
  • Heat a large pan to low-medium heat and add 2 tbsp of avocado oil to the pan and heat
    Heat a large pan to low-medium heat and add 2 tbsp of avocado oil to the pan and heat
  • After 1-2 minutes, add in your diced onion and cook until translucent (about 3 minutes)
    After 1-2 minutes, add in your diced onion and cook until translucent (about 3 minutes)
  • Add in the shredded tofu and spices
    Add in the shredded tofu and spices
  • Stir until combined and mix sparingly, allowing the tofu to brown. Don’t overmix.
    Stir until combined and mix sparingly, allowing the tofu to brown. Don’t overmix.
  • After 5-7 minutes, add in BBQ sauce and simmer for an additional 5 minutes
    After 5-7 minutes, add in BBQ sauce and simmer for an additional 5 minutes
  • Optional: top with garnish (pickled red onion, cilantro)

Notes

We don’t recommend using tofu softer than firm as it will not shred as easily or hold up to the sauce as well as firm or extra firm. 

Nutrition

Serving: 1personCalories: 238kcalCarbohydrates: 24gProtein: 9gFat: 12gSaturated Fat: 1gPolyunsaturated Fat: 4gMonounsaturated Fat: 6gSodium: 496mgPotassium: 151mgFiber: 2gSugar: 17gVitamin A: 107IUVitamin C: 2mgCalcium: 145mgIron: 2mg
Keyword bbq, tofu
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