How to Make Perfect Hawaiian BBQ Tofu Bowls

Hawaiian BBQ Tofu Bowls.

You can cook Hawaiian BBQ Tofu Bowls using 8 ingredients and 6 steps. Here is how you cook it.

Ingredients of Hawaiian BBQ Tofu Bowls

1. It's 1 (14 ounce) of package extra firm tofu.
2. You need 2/3 cup of uncooked quinoa.
3. You need 1/2 cup of barbecue sauce, plus more for topping.
4. Prepare of Oil for cooking.
5. Prepare of bell peppers, thinly sliced.
6. You need of zucchini, thinly sliced.
7. It's 1/2 of pineapple, cored and sliced.
8. It's 1/2 of red onion, thinly sliced.

Hawaiian BBQ Tofu Bowls step by step

1. Drain the tofu. Wrap in several paper towels; place in the sink. Place a heavy object (such as a large pot with a heavy weight inside) on top of the tofu to press the water out. You can also use a tofu press. Let the tofu drain for 20­-30 minutes..
2. Rinse quinoa in a small mesh strainer. Heat a small saucepan over medium heat; add quinoa. Cook for 1­2 minutes until lightly toasted. Add 1 1⁄3 cups water; turn heat to high. Once boiling, cover and cook for 13-­15 minutes, until fluffy..
3. Slice the drained tofu into thin 1⁄2 ­inch chunks. Place in a medium bowl; add barbecue sauce. Let it marinade for up to 10 minutes..
4. In a skillet over medium heat, warm up a little oil. Add bell peppers and zucchini; stir. Cook for 5-­7 minutes, until vegetables are your desired tenderness. Set aside in a bowl or on plate..
5. Add a little more oil to the same skillet; add the tofu. Pan­ fry for about 2­-3 minutes, until crispy; flip the tofu chunks, and cook on the other side for an additional 2­-3 minutes. Repeat until the tofu is crispy..
6. To arrange a bowl, add cooked quinoa, vegetables, and tofu. Top with red onion, pineapple slices, additional barbecue sauce, and other desired toppings..