Shredded Tofu Barbecue Sandwiches

These shredded tofu barbecue sandwiches are going to be your new favourite weeknight consolation meals! The tofu will get shredded, seasoned, then baked, giving it simply the fitting texture earlier than including candy and tangy barbecue sauce. Serve it on delicate buns with crunchy slaw and pickles for the final word vegan barbecue sandwich.

Shredded tofu is my new favourite factor. I’ve already shared a recipe for shredded tofu stir-fry, however that is just the start. Shredded tofu has an ideal texture for changing shredded meat, so there are limitless methods to make use of it. Barbecue was an apparent alternative. In the event you grew up consuming shredded meat in barbecue sauce on buns, you are going to love this!

Leap to:

I’ve completed barbecue tofu sandwiches earlier than, in addition to pulled jackfruit sandwiches. However shredded barbecue tofu sandwiches have the very best of each. On the one hand, you have obtained hearty, protein-packed tofu, making the filling satisfying in a means that jackfruit simply cannot. You additionally get that tremendous shredded texture you won’t have thought was potential with tofu.

Better of all, these sandwiches are extremely simple to make. Simply toss the shredded tofu with a number of seasonings, unfold it onto a baking sheet, bake it till evenly crisp, then stir in your favourite barbecue sauce. That is it! You may find yourself with a saucy, smoky sandwich that is good for summer season dinners.

Substances You may Want

Beneath you will discover a checklist of substances on this recipe, with notes and substitutions. Scroll all the way in which to the underside of the submit to see the complete recipe, together with the quantity of every ingredient.

Tremendous-firm tofu. Tremendous-firm tofu would be the best selection to shred and can have the very best texture when baked. Additional-firm may be substituted, however will have to be pressed first.
Soy sauce. Tamari and liquid aminos are a few choices if you happen to want a substitute.
Vegetable oil. Any impartial high-heat oil will work, akin to peanut, corn, or avocado oil.
Liquid smoke. Search for this close to the barbecue sauce or condiments on the grocery retailer.
Spices. You may simply want smoked paprika, onion powder, garlic powder, and floor cumin.
Barbecue sauce. I am keen on my selfmade vegan barbecue sauce, however store-bought is completely superb as properly! Simply be certain that to test the substances for issues like honey if utilizing store-bought.
Sandwich buns.
Toppings. I really like serving these sandwiches with my vegan coleslaw and dill pickle slices, however be happy to get artistic with the toppings!

How They’re Made

Beneath is an in depth picture tutorial on the right way to make this dish. Scroll all the way in which down if you would like to skip proper to the recipe!

Step 1: Prepare. Preheat your oven to 400°F so it is scorching and prepared whenever you’re completed prepping the tofu.

Partially shredded block of tofu on a cutting board with box grater.

Step 2: Shred the tofu. Use the coarse facet of a field grater to shred the entire block.

Steps 3 & 4: Season and bake. Place the tofu on a baking sheet and add soy sauce, oil, liquid smoke, and your spices. Toss the tofu to get it properly coated, unfold it out, and pop it into the oven till it is darkened and crispy across the edges.

Shredded barbecue tofu on a baking sheet.

Steps 5 & 6: Sauce the tofu. Add your barbecue sauce and toss once more to coat the tofu with the sauce. Bake the tofu for five extra minutes to warmth and thicken the sauce.

Shredded Tofu Barbecue Sandwich with potato chips in the background.

Step 7: Serve. Pile the tofu onto buns and pile your toppings onto the tofu. Seize loads of napkins, then devour!

Variations

Ditch the bun. You possibly can serve the shredded barbecue tofu in every kind of how! Stuff it into tacos, wraps, pile it on a salad, or simply serve it as a most important dish with sides like vegan cornbread and vegan potato salad.
Spicy barbecue. Add cayenne pepper or your favourite scorching sauce to style.
Make it gluten-free. Use gluten-free buns and change the soy sauce with gluten-free tamari.

Extra Vegan Barbecue Recipes

Like this recipe? In that case, please cease again and go away me a overview and ranking under if you happen to strive it! Additionally make sure you comply with me on Facebook, Pinterest or Instagram, or subscribe to my newsletter for extra recipes like this one!

Recipe

Shredded Tofu Barbecue Sandwich topped with coleslaw and pickle slices.

Print
Pin

Prep Time 10

Prepare dinner Time 25

Complete Time 35

Substances

1 (16 ounce/454 gram) package deal 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 floor cumin
¾ cup vegan barbecue sauce
4 sandwich buns

Directions

Preheat the oven to 400°F.
Use a field grater to coarsely shred the block of tofu. A few of it should crumble, and that is superb.
Unfold 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 palms to toss the tofu and seasonings till all the things is evenly distributed, then prepare the tofu in an excellent layer.
Bake the tofu for about 20 minutes, till darkened and a bit crispy across the edges.
Pour the barbecue sauce over the tofu, then gently toss it utilizing a spatula or your palms (rigorously — the tofu is scorching), till evenly coated.
Return the tofu to the oven for about 5 minutes, simply to warmth up the sauce and thicken it a bit.
Pile the tofu onto the buns and add your favourite toppings. Serve and luxuriate in!