Vegan & Gluten Free Shredded Tofu Barbecue Sandwich

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I was so excited a few weeks ago when I realized you can SHRED TOFU. I immediately started thinking of all the yummy recipes I could come up with. One of the first things I thought of was a barbecue sandwich! I hope you enjoy this yummy recipe as much as we did!

Ingredients Needed to Make Shredded Tofu Barbecue Sandwiches

• 2 blocks of extra firm tofu
• Shredded cabbage: I used a bag of coleslaw
• Vegan and gluten free bread or buns
• Vegan and gluten free barbecue sauce
• *Equipment needed: Food processor or cheese grater

*If cooking for 2-4 people I suggest using only 1 block of tofu as this recipe makes around 6-7 sandwiches.

How to Make Shredded Tofu Barbecue Sandwiches

You’ll start by pressing any excess moisture out of your tofu. After you’ve gotten as much moisture as you can, grate your tofu block using a cheese grater or food processor with a slicing/grating attachment. Spray a baking sheet with a light spritz of cooking oil and spread grated tofu on top. Cook at 350 degrees for 10-15 minutes, flipping halfway through. Once finished baking, put tofu into pan and toss with barbecue sauce of choice.

To assemble your sandwich, toast your bread or buns, scoop barbecue tofu onto bun, and lastly top with shredded cabbage for that extra crunch. That’s it! Seriously so simple, but yet so delicious.

Storage instructions

The barbecue tofu will last refrigerated in an airtight container for 3-4 days. I personally have never tried to freeze it before, because frozen tofu changes the texture but if you do let me know.

Vegan and Gluten Free Shredded Tofu Barbecue Sandwiches

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Cook Time 20 minutes mins

Course Main Course

Servings 6

Equipment

• 1 cheese grater or food processor with grater attachment
• 1 baking sheet
• 1 saute pan

Ingredients

  

• 2 15 oz. extra firm tofu
• 1 1/2 cup barbecue sauce more or less to taste
• 1 8 oz. bag of coleslaw
• 1 loaf vegan and gluten free bread or buns

Instructions

 

• Press any excess moisture out of your tofu blocks.
• Grate your tofu block using a cheese grater or food processor with a slicing/grating attachment.
• Spray a baking sheet with a light spritz of cooking oil and spread grated tofu on top.
• Cook at 350 degrees for 10-15 minutes, flipping halfway through. 
• Once finished baking, put tofu into pan and toss with barbecue sauce of choice. 
• To assemble your sandwich, toast your bread or buns, scoop barbecue tofu onto bun, and lastly top with shredded cabbage for that extra crunch. Enjoy!