Barb-a-fu

Spicy slabs of tofu are baked with a sticky barbeque sauce.

• Preparation Time: 15 mins
• Cooking Time: 30 mins
• Total Time: 45 mins
• Calories: 288 Calories

Ingredients

• 1 tablespoon all-purpose flour
• 1 tablespoon olive oil
• salt and pepper to taste
• ¼ cup minced onion
• 1 teaspoon soy sauce
• 3 tablespoons cornmeal
• ¼ teaspoon chili powder, or to taste
• 1 teaspoon garlic powder, or to taste
• ¾ cup barbeque sauce
• ⅛ teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes, or to taste
• 1 (12 ounce) package extra-firm tofu, cut into 1/4-inch thick slices

Recipe Instructions

Step 1

Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Grease a 9x13-inch glass baking dish with cooking spray.

Step 2

Combine cornmeal, flour, red pepper flakes, garlic powder, chili powder, salt, and pepper in a resealable plastic bag; shake to mix. Gently shake tofu slices with cornmeal mixture to coat, then shake off excess, and place into prepared baking dish.

Step 3

Bake tofu in preheated oven for 10 minutes, then turn the pieces over and continue to cook for an additional 10 minutes. Meanwhile, heat olive oil in a saucepan over medium heat. Add minced onion and cook until softened and translucent, about 3 minutes. Stir in soy sauce and barbeque sauce. Bring to a simmer, then turn heat to low and keep warm until the tofu is ready.

Step 4

When tofu has finished baking, pour the hot barbeque sauce overtop, then return to the oven and bake for an additional 5 minutes.