Baked Bbq Tofu (vegan)

Total Time: 45 mins Preparation Time: 10 mins Cook Time: 35 mins

Ingredients

• Servings: 4
• 1 lb extra firm tofu, previously frozen, thawed, excess water squeezed out
• 1 tablespoon vegetable oil
• 1 small onion, finely diced
• 2 garlic cloves, minced
• 1 teaspoon black mustard seeds
• 1/4 teaspoon salt
• 2 tablespoons fresh parsley, chopped or 1 teaspoon dried parsley
• 1 1/2 teaspoons smoked paprika
• 1 cup tomato paste (i use one 6-ounce can tom paste then add ketchup to make up the difference)
• 1/2 cup bourbon
• 1/3 cup maple syrup
• 1/4 cup dark balsamic vinegar
• green onions or fresh chives

Recipe

• 1 sauce: in a large fry pan over medium heat, heat oil and saute onion and garlic until translucent.
• 2 add mustard seeds, salt, parsley and paprika and simmer for 5 minutes.
• 3 add remaining sauce ingredients, bring to a boil, then reduce heat and simmer on low for 30 minutes.
• 4 remove from heat and let cool, then puree in blender until smooth.
• 5 use immediately, or store in refrigerator for up to a week.
• 6 preheat oven to 425 degrees.
• 7 tofu: cut the tofu into 3/4" thick slices.
• 8 dip the slices in the bbq sauce to coat.
• 9 arrange the tofu slices in single layer in oiled casserole dish.
• 10 bake for about 25 minutes or until sauce has baked into the tofu.
• 11 transfer to serving platter and garnish with green onions or fresh chives.