BBQ Grilled Tofu

🧂 Ingredients

• 1 large block of extra firm tofu ($1.69)
• 1 Tbsp olive oil ($0.18)
• 1 tsp smoked paprika ($0.16)
• ½ tsp sea salt ($0.01)
• ½ tsp freshly cracked black pepper ($0.11)
• ½ Tbsp soy sauce ($0.03)
• 2 Tbsp BBQ sauce, divided ($0.13)

👨‍🍳 Instructions

1. 1

   Press 1 block of extra firm tofu between 2 clean kitchen towels with some heavy cookbooks or a hefty cutting board stacked on top for 30 minutes.

2. 2

   Cut tofu in half and then diagonally to make 4 right triangles. Slice shallow marks into both sides to help the yummy flavors permeate.

3. 3

   Whisk together the olive oil, smoked paprika, sea salt, freshly cracked black pepper, and soy sauce.

4. 4

   Brush the mixture over all 4 wedges of pressed tofu and transfer tofu to heavy duty freezer storage bag, or airtight container. Freeze for at least 1 hour. Remove from freezer and allow to thaw at room temperature or in the fridge until you’re ready to grill.*

5. 5

   Preheat grill to 400 degrees. Remove tofu from fridge and brush all pieces of tofu with 1 Tbsp of BBQ sauce. Sear tofu for 4-5 minutes before flipping to sear the second side for an additional 4 minutes, basting with the leftover 1 Tbsp of BBQ sauce after the first flip.

6. 6

   Serve grilled BBQ tofu just like you would a chicken breast with whatever sides you love the most.