Barbecued Tofu With Onions and Peppers Recipe

Name: Barbecued Tofu With Onions and Peppers
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1 lb firm tofu; ½ cup reduced sodium ketchup; ¼ cup Dijon mustard; 3 tablespoons water; 1 tablespoon safflower oil or 1 tablespoon canola oil; 1 tablespoon minced garlic; ¼ teaspoon ground black pepper; ¼ teaspoon liquid smoke; hot pepper sauce, to taste; 2 cups thinly sliced onions; 2 medium green peppers; 3 cups hot cooked brown rice

Servings: persons

1 lb firm tofu
½ cup reduced sodium ketchup
¼ cup Dijon mustard
3 tablespoons water
1 tablespoon safflower oil or 1 tablespoon canola oil
1 tablespoon minced garlic
¼ teaspoon ground black pepper
¼ teaspoon liquid smoke
hot pepper sauce, to taste
2 cups thinly sliced onions
2 medium green peppers
3 cups hot cooked brown rice

1
First the tofu should be waterpacked or cotton.
2
Do not use silken it won't work.
3
Freeze the tofu.
4
Thaw completely.
5
Then press to drain.
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To press: wrap tofu in cheesecloth or paper towels to help keep shape if desired.
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Next place on a cutting board set at a slant.
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Place a heavy dinner plate on top.
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Let the plate do it's work.
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Let for at least 10 minutes.
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Seed the green peppers and cut into strips.
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Now lets do some cooking.
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Preheat the oven to 375 degrees .
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In baking dish [2qt], combine ketchup, mustard, water, oil, garlic, black pepper, liquid smoke and hot sauce.
15
With long side of tofu facing you cut into 1/2 inch slices starting at short end.
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Dip both sides of the slices in the kechup mix.
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Put on plate and set aside.
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Dip onions in ketchup mix.
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set aside.
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Put the green peppers in the mix.
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Let them in the dish they form the bottom.
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Arrange the tofu on top of the peppers then arrange the onions on top of the tofu.
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Use foil to cover and bake 15 minutes.
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Place on the rice and serve.
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You may also marinate the tofu in the ketchup mix if you like for a while.
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This would make the taste better for new tofu users [trust me].

639

kcal

Calories

Fat

132

Carbs

Protein

Fat Carbs Protein

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

Tips for the best results

Read through all the steps once before you start and measure out your ingredients first — it makes everything go more smoothly.
Taste as you go and adjust the seasoning before serving.
Avoid overcrowding the pan — cook in batches if needed for the best texture.
Let the dish rest for a few minutes before serving so the flavors settle.
Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge and enjoy within a few days.

Variations & substitutions

Feel free to swap in similar ingredients you already have on hand and adjust seasoning to taste.

No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 12 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1 lb firm tofu, ½ cup reduced sodium ketchup, ¼ cup Dijon mustard, 3 tablespoons water, and more.

Yes, Barbecued Tofu With Onions and Peppers falls under the Vegetarian category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3–4 days. Reheat gently before serving.

That's it — enjoy your meal!

Barbecued Tofu With Onions and Peppers

Tips for the best results

Variations & substitutions

My Personal Notes

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