Grilled Tofu With Smoky Barbecue Sauce

About the Recipe

Ingredients

Makes 4 Servings

1 8-ounce can tomato paste
1/2 cup agave nectar
1 tsp. liquid smoke
1/2 tsp. ground cinnamon
1/2 tsp. ground allspice
2 cloves garlic, minced
2 tbsp. tamari
pinch cayenne pepper
1 pound extra-firm tofu, pressed
4 wooden skewers, soaked for 1 hour in warm water
to taste vegetable oil cooking spray

Directions

1. Combine the tomato paste, agave nectar, liquid smoke, cinnamon, allspice, garlic, tamari, and cayenne pepper in a small saucepan.

   
   
   

2. Bring to a boil over medium heat. Lower heat to simmer and cook for 5 minutes, stirring regularly. Set aside.

   
   
   

3. Cut the tofu into equal-size slabs, about 3/4-inch thick. Using 2 wooden skewers per tofu piece, skewer tofu, separating skewers about 1/2 inch from each other. 

   
   
   

4. Coat a grill rack with cooking spray. Preheat gas grill to medium-high heat. When the grill is ready, add the tofu and grill for 1 minute.

   
   
   

5. Brush some of the barbecue sauce on the top and cook for 1 more minute. Turn the tofu and brush with more barbecue sauce. Cook for 2 additional minutes, until the tofu is browned.

   
   
   

6. Optional: Grill vegetables with the tofu, such as tomatoes, broccoli, carrots, red or yellow pepper, zucchini, cauliflower, or any other seasonal vegetable.

   
   
   

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