Smoked BBQ Tofu Bowls (Vegan

• Produce

  • 1 Avocado
  • 1 Carrot
  • 1 Cilantro
  • 1 Red bell pepper

• Refrigerated

  • 1 (14-oz package Tofu, extra firm

• Canned Goods

  • 1 tbsp Miso soup mix, dry

• Condiments

  • 1 cup Bbq sauce

• Pasta & Grains

  • 1 cup Rice

• Liquids

  • 2 cups Coconut water
  • 8 oz Water

• Other

  • 2 cups Pineapple, cut into cubes and skewered

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Description

Ingredients

• 1 (14-oz) package extra firm tofu, pressed for about 1 hour and cut into 1-inch cubes
• 1 tablespoon dry miso soup mix (optional)
• 8 oz warm water (for the marinade, also optional)
• 1 cup BBQ sauce (we like a Carolina style sauce)
• 1 cup uncooked rice
• 2 cups coconut water
• 2 cups pineapple, cut into cubes and skewered
• 1 avocado, thinly sliced
• 1 red bell pepper, thinly sliced
• 1 carrot, shredded or thinly sliced
• Cilantro, for garnish

Directions

• Drain the tofu, and then press the liquid out of the tofu. You can do this with a tofu press or the old fashioned way, by layering a large flat dish with paper towels and place the tofu on the plate. Layer the top with more paper towels, then place a heavy object over the top (cast iron skillet, heavy pot, etc). Let sit at least 1 hour to press the liquid out.
• Prepare your miso. Place 1 tablespoon dry miso soup mix with 8 oz warm water. Place in a large freezer bag.
• After pressing, cut the tofu into 1” pieces and add to the miso marinade. Place in fridge for 30 minutes to marinate.
• Prep smoker to 250 degrees, look to use some kind of fruit wood (like cherry, apple, etc.).
• Drain the tofu from the marinade and toss in ½ cup of the BBQ sauce. Place on smoker for up to two (and up to three) hours.
• Once the tofu starts to feel a bit firm to touch on the outside, remove from smoker and place in a bowl with the BBQ sauce to coat, then put back on smoker for 20 more minutes or when the glaze sets. Meanwhile prep the other ingredients.
• Cook rice according to package instructions, using coconut water instead of regular water. Slice and prepare your vegetables.
• Once the glaze has set on the tofu (sticky), remove from smoker and toss one more time in BBQ sauce for shine.
• Add rice, smoked tofu, pineapple, avocado, and other vegetables. Garnish with cilantro. Drizzle with additional BBQ sauce if desired.