Shredded Tofu Barbecue Sandwiches
These shredded tofu barbecue sandwiches are going to be your new favorite weeknight comfort food! The tofu gets shredded, seasoned, then baked, giving it just the right texture before adding sweet and tangy barbecue sauce. Serve it on soft buns with crunchy slaw and pickles for the ultimate vegan barbecue sandwich.
Servings: 4
Calories: 400kcal
Ingredients
- 1 (16 ounce/454 gram) package super-firm tofu, drained
- 2 tablespoons soy sauce
- 2 tablespoons vegetable oil
- 1 teaspoon liquid smoke
- 2 teaspoons smoked paprika
- 1 teaspoon onion powder
- ½ teaspoon garlic powder
- ½ teaspoon ground cumin
- ¾ cup vegan barbecue sauce
- 4 sandwich buns
Optional Toppings
- Vegan coleslaw
- Dill pickle slices
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 400°F.
- Use a box grater to coarsely shred the block of tofu. Some of it will crumble, and this is fine.
- Spread the shredded tofu on a baking sheet, then drizzle it with the soy sauce, oil, and liquid smoke, and sprinkle it with the smoked paprika, onion powder, garlic powder, and cumin. Use your hands to toss the tofu and seasonings until everything is evenly distributed, then arrange the tofu in an even layer.
- Bake the tofu for about 20 minutes, until darkened and a bit crispy around the edges.
- Pour the barbecue sauce over the tofu, then gently toss it using a spatula or your hands (carefully — the tofu is hot), until evenly coated.
- Return the tofu to the oven for about 5 minutes, just to heat up the sauce and thicken it a bit.
- Pile the tofu onto the buns and add your favorite toppings. Serve and enjoy!
Notes
Nutrition information does not include toppings.
Nutrition
Serving: 1sandwich | Calories: 400kcal | Carbohydrates: 58g | Protein: 15g | Fat: 12g | Saturated Fat: 1g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 5g | Monounsaturated Fat: 2g | Trans Fat: 0.04g | Sodium: 1421mg | Potassium: 355mg | Fiber: 2g | Sugar: 24g | Vitamin A: 616IU | Vitamin C: 0.5mg | Calcium: 68mg | Iron: 13mg