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.
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
- In a bowl mix the seasoning ingredients + salt + breadcrumbs.
- In another bowl add the veggies and tofu, drizzle oil and sprinkle 1-2 tsp water and mix well to coat.
- 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.
- 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.
- 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
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.