Pineapple BBQ Tofu Bowls (Vegan)
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If you want to eat grill but it’s a vegan meal prep let’s choose a Pineapple BBQ Tofu Bowls.
Now it is summertime, and everything I want is to grill! Mostly because I’ve just bought a new grill this year and I’m so happy when I play around with it.
We’ve been eating a lot of grilled tofu recently. Tofu is one of those ingredients that I like the most, it’s really filling and affordable, But I also find it can often be bland. That’s hard to get it moderate.
For this recipe, I made it simple and just slathered the tofu in BBQ dressing. You have to cut exactly for that! Barbecue dressing and pineapple is such an awesome aroma combo, It’s truly delicious in these lunch bowls as well!
These Pineapple BBQ Tofu Bowls
- cook on the grill
- vegan, gluten-free and clean eating
- make 4 wholesome lunches for the week
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How To Make Them
To prep these pineapple BBQ tofu lowls there are four ingredients as following:
- Tofu- we press the tofu, then throw it right on the grill. By cutting the tofu into ‘sticks’, we get good coverage with the barbecue sauce without losing any pieces between the grill.
- Pineapple- I used canned pineapple rings, 2 per bowl. I grilled them but you can put them straight in the bowl if you want to save time.
- Veggies- I used red onion, zucchini and bell peppers, but you could use your imagination here!
- Quinoa- to bulk out these bowls. You could skip it and serve the veggies/tofu in a wrap, or just add extra veggies and eat straight up.
How Do I Press Tofu?
For this recipe, we use extra firm tofu and press it to release extra moisture from the bulk.
Here’s how I pressed my tofu:
- Remove the tofu from the package and drain off extra liquid
- Place on a plate lined with a paper towel
- Place a second paper towel on top and a plate on top of the block of tofu
- Place a 28 oz can on top of the plate, and let it sit for 30 minutes-2 hours.
How Do I Grill Tofu?
After testing the whole month, I’ve found some important details when it comes to grilling tofu.
Shape- I have experimented with different shapes of tofu on the grill, and we really prefer cutting them in sticks versus in a larger square shape. The sticks get better texture from the grill and also have better coverage with the barbecue sauce.
Grease the grill- Don’t forget to brush or spray your grill with a bit of oil before adding the tofu sticks, as they can stick and be difficult to flip.
Temperature- I found that medium-high (around 400 °F) was a good temperature to get a good texture on the tofu sticks. Lower temperatures don’t get the char and the tofu stays fairly rubbery.
Recipe Tips
- I suggest that a veggie grill plate (this is my grill pan!) to prevent the greens from falling between the grates or you can skewer the veggies
- Keep your hands free by cooking your quinoa in a rice cooker
- Meal prep containers: I love these ones
- Looking for more tofu recipes? Try this Air Fryer Tofu, this Easy Baked Tofu Recipe and this Tofu Scramble Recipe!
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Pineapple BBQ Tofu Meal Prep
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Cook quinoa according to package directions.
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While quinoa is cooking, heat grill over medium-high heat.
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Toss vegetables in olive oil, season with salt & pepper, then grill using a grill plate for 8-10 minutes, turning/stirring occasionally.
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Grill pineapple rings for 2-3 minutes per side.
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Before grilling the tofu, be sure to grease the grill with a bit of oil (you can brush it on or carefully spray some oil on from a distance- flames will flare up)
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Grill the tofu sticks for 3-4 minutes per side, brushing with barbecue sauce several times while cooking.
ASSEMBLY AND STORAGE
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Divide all ingredients between storage containers. Drizzle with 1 tablespoon extra BBQ sauce.
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Cool then store in the fridge for up to 4 days.
TO SERVE
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Re-heat until steaming hot. Enjoy!
TIPS
- If you have no a grill plate, consider cooking the greens on skewers.
- You can skip grilling the pineapple to save time.
- You can also save time by omitting the quinoa and serving in a tortilla/wrap
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