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As I work towards more plant based meals, I’m playing more with tofu. This barbecue sandwich came out so good, I’ll be making it again! And it’s easy!
Make the Slaw First –
Slice the cabbage and red onion. Mix all the ingredients together and allow to sit for at least 1 to 2 hours.
Making the Tofu –
At the same time as the slaw, Set the tofu on paper towels to dry it.
Then, slather both sides with the spices. Cover and refrigerator for an hour or two.
(These are my favorite spices – I use both!!) 
Heat the oil in a skillet. Sear the tofu for about 4 to 5 minutes on each side. This step may seem unnecessary, but it gives the tofu a little more body so it stays together when you grill it.
Add some barbecue sauce on both sides and give it another quick sear.
In the meantime, heat the grill on medium-high.
Remove the tofu from the pan and set aside.
Brush the buns with a little olive oil and sprinkle with salt.
Place the tofu over the direct heat and the buns on a shelf with indirect heat. Cook until the tofu is browned on both sides and the buns are golden.
Building the Sandwich –
Place one piece of tofu on the bottom of a bun.
Add some more barbecue sauce, avocado and a scoop of slaw.
Serve hot! And it goes great with some baked, barbecue beans!
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- 1/2 medium head Purple cabbage, sliced
- 1 small purple onion, sliced
- 1 medium carrot, grated
- 1/2 cup cilantro, chopped
- 2 medium limes, juiced
- 1/2 cup mayo (you can use vegan)
- 2 Tablespoons sour cream or plain greek yogurt
- Salt and Pepper to taste
- 16 oz extra firm tofu cut in half lengwise and crosswise
- 3 Tablespoons barbecue seasoning mix
- 1 Tablespoon lemon pepper
- 1/2 cup your favorite barbecue sauce
- 4 hamburger bun
- 2 large avocadoes, sliced
- barbecue sauce for the top
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Slice the cabbage and red onion. Mix all the ingredients together and allow to sit for at least 1 to 2 hours.
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At the same time as the slaw, Set the tofu on paper towels to dry it. Then, slather both sides with the spices. Cover and refrigerator for an hour or two.
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Heat the oil in a skillet and sear the tofu for about 4 to 5 minutes on each side. Add some barbecue sauce on both sides and give it another quick sear.
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In the meantime, heat the grill on medium-high.
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Remove the tofu from the pan and set aside.
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Brush the buns with a little olive oil and sprinkle with salt.
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Place the tofu over the direct heat and the buns on a shelf with indirect heat. Cook until the tofu is browned on both sides and the buns are golden.
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Place one piece of tofu on the bottom of a bun.
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Add some more barbecue sauce, avocado and a scoop of slaw. Serve hot!
© Copyright 2023 The Lazy Gastronome
Great recipe! Thanks!
Love that this has such a yummy slaw with it!!
The flavors and textures of this sandwich are fabulous!! It’s my new favorite lunch!!!
Great sandwiches rich in flavor and so easy to make. Delicious!
Oh my, this sandwich recipe looks incredibly delicious and very enticing too! I’ll definitely make this at home. Thanks!
This looks like a fabulous plant based “burger”.
Such great flavor added to the tofu – thanks for the recipe!
Another addition to my favorite tofu recipes! So tasty!