Recipe Instructions:
1 block firm or extra firm organic tofu
½ to ⅔ cup of BBQ Sauce, see note
1 large vidalia or yellow onion
2 garlic cloves
2 cups Basmati rice*
OPTIONAL ORGANIC TOPPINGS
Avocado
Green onions
Chives
DRAIN AND PRESS THE TOFU
(This is where a tofu press really comes in handy!) Otherwise, wrap the tofu in a clean kitchen towel or a few paper towels. Place the wrapped tofu on a plate or shallow dish and add a heavy book or pan on top. (Careful not to place too heavy of an object on the tofu or it may smash it.) Leave for 5-10 min to press the excess water out of the tofu.
Cut the tofu into roughly 1 and ½-inch pieces with about ¾-inch thickness.
PREP THE BBQ TOFU
While the tofu is being pressed, preheat oven to 375º.
Add half of the BBQ sauce to an 8x8 baking dish and spread evenly across the bottom of the dish. Place your tofu pieces in a single layer on the BBQ sauce and pour the other half over the tofu. Let marinate for about 5-10 min while you prep the rice.
Rinse and cook your rice according to the package.
BAKE THE BBQ TOFU
Line a baking sheet with parchment paper. Place the tofu on the parchment paper. You can do this by hand or using a fork.
Using a rubber spatula, gather the remaining BBQ sauce. Top each tofu piece with a small amount of the remaining sauce.
Bake the tofu in the oven at 375º for 20-25 min. _If the tofu is too wet after 25 minutes, bake for another 5-10 minutes or until dried to your liking.
WHILE THE TOFU IS BAKING, PREP THE ONION AND GARLIC.
In a large pan add about a teaspoon of oil and place over medium-low heat.
Add the chopped onion and garlic and stir to coat with oil. Spread the onions across the pan and allow them to cook for about 1-2 minutes before stirring.
Cook for another15-20 min or until the onions are golden brown and caramelized. Stir just enough to keep the onions from burning.
