vegan bbq bowl

A hearty dinner bowl made with BBQ tofu, black-eyed peas, and collard greens, all slathered in homemade BBQ Sauce. Made in just 30 minutes for a delicious vegan and gluten-free weeknight meal.

Smoky Vegan Barbecue Bowl

brown rice

tofu

yeast

(14 oz) can black eye peas or pinto beans

collard greens, (thinly chopped)

lemon juice

salt and pepper

BBQ Sauce, (store bought or homemade)

vegan ranch dressing, (store bought or homemade (optional))

Cut tofu into 1&#039;&#039; cubes and place in a shallow container. Add 1 cup of barbecue sauce and stir to combine, ensuring that the tofu is completely submerged. Allow tofu to marinate for at least 1 hour.

Bring the rice, along with 2 cups of water, to a boil. Cover and reduce heat to simmer. Simmer for 40 minutes, until all the water has evaporated. Set aside.

Preheat the oven to 400 degrees F. Line a baking sheet with parchment paper or a silicone baking mat. Remove the tofu from the excess barbecue sauce, saving extra sauce, and transfer to a small bowl. Add nutritional yeast and mix to coat. Place tofu on the baking sheet and bake for 20 minutes. Remove from oven, flip tofu over, top with remaining barbecue sauce, and return to oven for another 10-15 minutes until the tofu is charred on the edges.

Meanwhile, heat up the black eye peas, along with about 1/4 cup BBQ sauce, in a saucepan over medium heat.  In a separate saucepan, saute the collard greens with a little bit of water until slightly soft. Stir in the lemon juice, salt, and pepper.

Once the tofu is done, you can assemble the bowls! Start by evenly dividing the rice among 4 bowls. Top with black-eyed peas, BBQ tofu, and steamed collard greens.

Top with extra barbecue sauce, vegan ranch, or nutritional yeast to taste (optional).

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Smoky Vegan BBQ Tofu Bowls

BBQ sauce

chicken bouillon powder

olive oil (optional)

potato puree

cashews (unsalted, unroasted)

nutritional yeast

vegan chicken bouillon powder

garlic

Tbsp white miso paste

Tbsp BBQ sauce

Tbsp smoked salt

onion powder

tsp liquid smoke

water

(16-oz) box of elbows

green beans, ends

red bell pepper, thinly sliced

(7-inch) long hot pepper, minced

olive oil

salt

To a large measuring cup, add the BBQ...

To a large measuring cup, add the BBQ sauce, olive oil, and bouillon powder. Mix with a fork or small whisk until completely combined.

Pour this marinade over the tofu and marinate...

Pour this marinade over the tofu and marinate for at least 30 minutes or overnight for best results. 

Preheat your oven to 350 and line the...

Preheat your oven to 350 and line the tofu cutlets on a baking sheet.

Bake the cutlets for 30-40 minutes, stopping once...

Bake the cutlets for 30-40 minutes, stopping once to flip them halfway through.

Let cool slightly before slicing and serving. 

Get a large pot of water boiling on...

Get a large pot of water boiling on the stove and add a generous pinch of salt.

While you wait, add all the ingredients (except...

While you wait, add all the ingredients (except the macaroni) to a high-speed blender or food processor, pouring the hot water in last. Let this sit, so the cashews can soften while you start cooking the pasta.

When the water is boiling, cook the pasta...

When the water is boiling, cook the pasta al dente according to the directions on the box.

While the pasta cooks, blend the sauce ingredients...

While the pasta cooks, blend the sauce ingredients on high until it’s completely smooth.

When the pasta is finished cooking, drain it,...

When the pasta is finished cooking, drain it, spray it with cold water, and add it back to the pot.

Pour the cheese sauce on top and stir...

Pour the cheese sauce on top and stir until combined.

Heat it on low, uncovered and stirring often,...

Heat it on low, uncovered and stirring often, for about 7-10 minutes or until the sauce thickens and everything is warmed through.

Heat a cast iron skillet on medium high...

Heat a cast iron skillet on medium high heat and carefully add 1 Tbsp olive oil.

Then, add your green beans and peppers and...

Then, add your green beans and peppers and use a spatula to roll them around so they’re coated in the oil. Let them cook in the skillet for 3-4 minutes so they get a bit of a char.

Next, drizzle them with 1/2 more Tbsp olive...

Next, drizzle them with 1/2 more Tbsp olive oil and stir until everything is coated again. Let them cook another 3-4 minutes like this.

Finally, sprinkle the veggies with salt and carefully...

Finally, sprinkle the veggies with salt and carefully add 1-2 Tbsp water to the skillet to deglaze the pan (be careful not to breath in the steam that comes out of the skillet when you do this - it will make you cough).

Stir everything around once more and cook for...

Stir everything around once more and cook for another 2-4 minutes until the veggies are nice and charred.

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