Baked BBQ Tofu (Vegan)

Name: Baked BBQ Tofu (Vegan)
Prep time: 10 min
Cook time: 35 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 serving(s)
Ingredients: 453.59 g extra firm tofu, previously frozen, thawed, excess water squeezed out; 14.79 ml vegetable oil; 1 small onion, finely diced; 2 garlic cloves, minced; 4.92 ml black mustard seeds; 1.23 ml salt; 29.58 ml fresh parsley, chopped or 4.92 ml dried parsley; 7.39 ml smoked paprika; 236.59 ml tomato paste (I use one 6-ounce can tom paste then add ketchup to make up the difference); 118.29 ml Bourbon; 78.78 ml maple syrup; 59.14 ml dark balsamic vinegar; green onions or fresh chives

Submitted by COOKGIRl

"The BBQ sauce recipe is from veganmenu.blogspot.whatever as adapted from Slashfood and finally as slightly adapted by me. Serving suggestion: baked tofu, (cheesy) grits and spinach salad. Note: the barbecue sauce is best if prepared 12-48 hours in advance."

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Ready In:: 45mins
Ingredients:: 13
Serves:: 4

ingredients

453.59 g extra firm tofu, previously frozen, thawed, excess water squeezed out
The Sauce
14.79 ml vegetable oil
1 small onion, finely diced
2 garlic cloves, minced
4.92 ml black mustard seeds
1.23 ml salt
29.58 ml fresh parsley, chopped or 4.92 ml dried parsley
7.39 ml smoked paprika
236.59 ml tomato paste (I use one 6-ounce can tom paste then add ketchup to make up the difference)
118.29 ml Bourbon
78.78 ml maple syrup
59.14 ml dark balsamic vinegar
Garnish
green onions or fresh chives

directions

SAUCE: In a large fry pan over medium heat, heat oil and saute onion and garlic until translucent.
Add mustard seeds, salt, parsley and paprika and simmer for 5 minutes.
Add remaining sauce ingredients, bring to a boil, then reduce heat and simmer on low for 30 minutes.
Remove from heat and let cool, then puree in blender until smooth.
Use immediately, or store in refrigerator for up to a week.
Preheat oven to 425 degrees.
TOFU: Cut the tofu into 3/4" thick slices.
Dip the slices in the BBQ sauce to coat.
Arrange the tofu slices in single layer in oiled casserole dish.
Bake for about 25 minutes or until sauce has baked into the tofu.
Transfer to serving platter and garnish with green onions or fresh chives.