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Tofu and Veggie BBQ Bowl with homemade bbq Seasoning
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Tofu and Veggie BBQ Bowl with homemade bbq Seasoning

This Tofu and Veggie BBQ Bowl includes roasted cauliflower, carrot, green bell pepper, asparagus, and tofu coated in a homemade BBQ seasoning blend with paprika, herbs, and spices. The veggies and tofu roast until tender with a slightly crispy coating, then are served over cooked quinoa and drizzled with vegan BBQ sauce and fresh cilantro or parsley for garnish.

Prep Time
15 mins
Cook Time
30 mins
Total Time
45 mins
Servings: 3
Calories: 336 kcal
Course: Main Course
Cuisine: American, Vegan, gluten-free

Ingredients

BBQ Seasoning:
  • 1 tsp garlic powder
  • 3/4 tsp onion powder
  • 1 tsp parsley
  • 1/2 tsp oregano
  • 1/4 tsp dill
  • 1/2 tsp cumin or coriander powder if you dont like cumin, ground
  • 1 tbsp paprika mix of sweet and smoked, or use 2 tsp paprika and 1 tsp ancho chili powder for deeper flavor
  • black pepper good dashes of
  • cayenne pepper good dashes of
  • 1 tbsp coconut sugar or light brown sugar
Veggies + Tofu:
  • 1/2 cauliflower chopped into small florets, small
  • 1 carrot sliced into thick slices, large
  • 1 green bell pepper sliced into thick slices
  • 7 oz tofu pressed for 15 mins then and cubed
  • 5 asparagus chopped into an inch size pieces, or use other veggies such as broccoli, broccolini, sweet potato, spears
  • 2 tsp neutral cooking oil generic cooking oil
  • 3/4 tsp salt
  • 2 to 3 tbsp breadcrumbs (use gluten-free breadcrumbs, coarsely ground oats or almnd meal to make it gluten-free)
Bowl:
  • 2 cups quinoa cooked
  • 1/3 cup BBQ sauce vegan
  • cilantro or parsley; lime; pepper flakes, for garnish

Instructions

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  1. In a bowl mix the seasoning ingredients + salt + breadcrumbs.
  2. In another bowl add the veggies and tofu, drizzle oil and sprinkle 1-2 tsp water and mix well to coat.
  3. Add the seasoning mix and toss well to coat. Spread the tofu and veggies on a parchment lined sheet or baking dish. Put the peppers and asparagus on a separate sheet so that you can remove them earlier as they roast faster.
  4. Bake at 420 degrees F (215 deg C) for 25 to 30 minutes.  Remove the pepper and asparagus after 20 mins and turn the other sheet around.
  5. Assemble the bowl with some cooked quinoa. Add the roasted veggies and tofu, cilantro or parsley, pepper flakes if using. Drizzle bbq sauce all over and serve.

Notes

  • The recipe yields approximately three servings.
  • To make the dish gluten-free, use gluten-free breadcrumbs, coarsely ground oats, or almond meal in place of standard breadcrumbs.

Nutrition Information

Calories 336kcal (17%) Carbohydrates 52g (17%) Protein 14g (28%) Fat 8g (12%) Sodium 950mg (40%) Potassium 591mg (13%) Fiber 7g (28%) Sugar 17g (34%) Vitamin A 4935IU (99%) Vitamin C 43.1mg (48%) Calcium 140mg (14%) Iron 4.2mg (23%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 3 Serving

Amount Per Serving

Calories 336

% Daily Value*

Calories 336kcal 17%
Carbohydrates 52g 17%
Protein 14g 28%
Fat 8g 12%
Sodium 950mg 40%
Potassium 591mg 13%
Fiber 7g 28%
Sugar 17g 34%
Vitamin A 4935IU 99%
Vitamin C 43.1mg 48%
Calcium 140mg 14%
Iron 4.2mg 23%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.

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