{"id":"6bf2f50c-9915-4325-a9e7-a17d8c82048d","url":"https://recipestripper.com/recipes/6bf2f50c-9915-4325-a9e7-a17d8c82048d","source_url":"https://www.delish.com/cooking/recipe-ideas/a65861270/bbq-sheet-pan-tofu-recipe/","title":"BBQ Sheet-Pan Tofu","description":"BBQ-spiced tofu is baked alongside sweet potatoes and broccoli until it’s crisp and then lacquered with barbecue sauce for a craveable no-mess meal.","servings":4,"servings_text":"4 serving(s)","prep_time":"PT15M","cook_time":"PT0S","total_time":"PT1H20M","ingredients":[{"text":"1 (14-oz.) pkg. extra-firm tofu","item":"(14-oz.) pkg. extra-firm tofu","quantity":1},{"text":"2 tbsp. plus 2 1/4 tsp. kosher salt, divided","item":"plus 2 1/4 tsp. kosher salt","quantity":2,"unit":"tbsp","preparation":"divided"},{"text":"4 tsp. paprika","item":"paprika","quantity":4,"unit":"tsp"},{"text":"1 tbsp. garlic powder","item":"garlic powder","quantity":1,"unit":"tbsp"},{"text":"2 tsp. chili powder","item":"chili powder","quantity":2,"unit":"tsp"},{"text":"1 tsp. freshly ground black pepper","item":"freshly ground black pepper","quantity":1,"unit":"tsp"},{"text":"1 tsp. ground cumin","item":"ground cumin","quantity":1,"unit":"tsp"},{"text":"2 small sweet potatoes (about 12 oz. total), scrubbed, halved lengthwise, cut into 1/3\" half-moons","item":"small sweet potatoes (about 12 oz. total), scrubbed, halved lengthwise, cut into 1/3\" half-moons","quantity":2},{"text":"8 tbsp. neutral oil, divided","item":"neutral oil","quantity":8,"unit":"tbsp","preparation":"divided"},{"text":"1 medium head broccoli (about 12 oz.), cut into florets 1 1/2\" wide and 3\" long","item":"medium head broccoli (about 12 oz.), cut into florets 1 1/2\" wide and 3\" long","quantity":1},{"text":"1/3 cup store-bought or homemade BBQ sauce","item":"store-bought or homemade BBQ sauce","quantity":0.3333333333333333,"unit":"cup"}],"instructions":[{"number":1,"text":"Remove tofu from package, discarding excess moisture. On a cutting board, holding knife parallel to board, slice tofu block in half to yield 2 thinner slabs. Arrange in a baking dish (preferably 8\" x 8\") in a single layer."},{"number":2,"text":"In a kettle or medium pot, bring 6 cups water to a boil. Pour water over tofu; sprinkle 2 Tbsp. salt evenly across water. Let sit 20 minutes."},{"number":3,"text":"Meanwhile, arrange racks in upper and lower thirds of oven; preheat to 425°. Line 2 large baking sheets with foil."},{"number":4,"text":"In a small bowl, stir paprika, garlic powder, chili powder, black pepper, cumin, and 1 1/2 tsp. salt. Set aside."},{"number":5,"text":"In a large bowl, toss sweet potatoes, 2 Tbsp. oil, and remaining 3/4 tsp. salt. Arrange in a single layer cut sides down on one third of each prepared sheet. Wipe out bowl."},{"number":6,"text":"Remove tofu slabs from water, allowing excess to drip off, and transfer to a paper towel-lined plate. Blot dry with more paper towels (you may need a few rounds of paper towels). Tear each slab into rough 1\" chunks (it’s okay if some are a little smaller)."},{"number":7,"text":"Transfer tofu to clean, large bowl and toss with 2 Tbsp. oil. Add 3 Tbsp. spice mix and gently toss to combine. Arrange tofu in the middle third of each baking sheet, splitting tofu between them and arranging flat sides down. Reserve bowl."},{"number":8,"text":"Roast tofu and sweet potatoes for 10 minutes. Meanwhile, in reserved bowl, toss broccoli and remaining 4 Tbsp. oil and spice mix."},{"number":9,"text":"Remove baking sheet from oven and add broccoli to empty third of baking sheet, arranging flat sides down."},{"number":10,"text":"Return sheets to oven, rotating top to bottom, and continue to roast until potatoes and broccoli are just barely tender, and tofu is slightly crisp, about 15 minutes more."},{"number":11,"text":"Drizzle half of BBQ sauce over each row of tofu and gently toss to coat. Return sheet to oven and roast until tofu is caramelized, about 5 minutes more."}],"date_published":"2026-10-30T00:01:47.739536+00:00","date_modified":"2026-10-30T00:01:47.739536+00:00"}