Pulled Tofu

Made this up for the vegetarians in the family for our Southern BBQ-themed Father’s Day 2025. It was a hit, even with the non-vegetarians!

Pulled Tofu Recipe

Ingredients

• 1 (14 oz) block extra firm tofu, drained & pressed
• 1 Tbsp extra virgin olive oil (EVOO)
• 1 Tbsp coconut aminos
• 2 tsp dark chili powder
• 1/2 tap smoked paprika
• 1/2 tsp garlic powder
• 3/4 cup barbecue sauce (divided)
• 1/4 cup water

Directions

1. Preheat oven to 350° F.
2. Line a large baking sheet with parchment paper, then set aside.
3. In a large bowl, mix 1 Tbsp EVOO, 1 Tbsp coconut aminos, 2 tsp dark chili powder, 1/2 tap smoked paprika, and 1/2 tsp garlic powder.
4. Use the largest holes of a cheese grater to grate the block of tofu into shreds. You can do this on a plate first, or directly into the bowl.
5. Once shredded tofu has been added to the bowl of EVOO mixture, use a rubber spatula to gently stir to evenly coat the tofu shreds.
6. Transfer the coated tofu to the prepared baking sheet and spread evenly.
7. Bake 28 mins – slightly tossing tofu halfway through – until the tofu is browned.
8. Heat a medium pan over low heat on stovetop.
9. Add 1/4 cup barbecue sauce and 1/4 cup water, then whisk until well-combined.
10. Add baked tofu and heat 2 mins.
11. Stir in remaining 1/2 cup barbecue sauce, then heat 5 mins.
12. Serve hot!

NOTE: The Nutrition Facts on this recipe can really change based on the BBQ sauce you choose/make so please use the below as a guesstimate.

Nutrition Facts
Servings: 4
Amount per serving	1.5 cups
Calories	240
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 15.9g	20%
Saturated Fat 2.4g	12%
Cholesterol 0mg	0%
Sodium 516mg	22%
Total Carbohydrate 7.9g	3%
Dietary Fiber 2.8g	10%
Total Sugars 4g
Added Sugars 2.5g
Protein 16g
Vitamin D 0mcg	0%
Calcium 690mg	53%
Iron 3.4mg	19%
Potassium 284mg	6%
*The % Daily Value (DV) tells you how much a nutrient in a food serving contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calorie a day is used for general nutrition advice.

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