• Skip to primary navigation
  • Skip to main content
  • Skip to primary sidebar
The Kitchen Docs
  • Home
  • Recipes
  • About
  • Subscribe
    • Facebook
    • Instagram
    • Pinterest
    • Twitter
menu icon
go to homepage
  • Home
  • Recipes
  • About
  • Subscribe
    • Facebook
    • Instagram
    • Pinterest
    • Twitter
  • subscribe
    search icon
    Homepage link
    • Home
    • Recipes
    • About
    • Subscribe
    • Facebook
    • Instagram
    • Pinterest
    • Twitter
  • ×
    Home » Recipes » Breakfast

    Barbecue Tofu Hash and Kansas Farm Food Tour 2.0 Part II

    Published: Jun 27, 2019 by Vaishali · This post may contain affiliate links · 22 Comments

    Jump to Recipe Print Recipe

    A vegan barbecue dish might sound silly but one bite of this hash and you will be hooked. Serve it for breakfast with toast and egg or with rice for dinner. Plus read all about my food adventures on Kansas Farm Food tour 2.0

    You have blown me away with your response to Kansas Farm Food Tour 2.0 (Part 1) post (find it here). I have been reading all your comments, messages, emails and social media comments. I promise that I will respond to each one of you. I am also in touch with the experts on relevant subjects to make sure that you all have the correct and reliable information from people who know about it best. Today, we will carry on from where we left in the last post. I told you about The Places we visited and The People we met while on the tour. Therefore, what remains, you ask? The food! Of course, you knew it was coming.

    Jump to Recipe

    The Food

    Jack Stack Barbecue

    So, as you might recall from part 1 of this post (read it here), our first stop was in Elanco in Kansas City area. When you are in KC, barbecue becomes the obvious choice. Do not get me wrong here, this city has so much to offer in the food scene…but Kansas City BBQ…I mean..has to be. We enjoyed some Jack Stack Barbecue for lunch. The best thing was that there many great vegetarian sides options.

    A smoky barbecue dish that is vegan? Yes please! Make this vegan tofu has with blackbeans, corn and belle peppers and you have breakfast (or dinner) sorted out.

    Mama’s on the Hill

    For dinner we made it to Mama’s on the Hill, an Italian restaurant in St. Louis that boasts about Chef Robert Irvine’s custom created dish for them – Rabbit Bolognese. The serving sizes were huge, food delicious and wine crisp. I finished the meal with their signature Tiramisu that was out of the world.

    Blank Form (#3)

    Get this recipe in your inbox.
    Share your email and we will send it straight to your inbox. Plus, enjoy regular doses of recipe inspiration as a bonus!

    Braisserie – by Niche

    Next day our dinner was at Braisserie by Niche, a French restaurant in St. Louis. I ordered the Roasted chicken and tried some vegetable tart from my friend Amy of France Family Farms. The entree was phenomenal along with appetizer and dessert.

    Central Missouri Meat & Sausage

    During the last day of the tour, we headed to Central Missouri Meat & Sausage and ate at their restaurant. Their barbecue sauce, made in house blew me away. Luckily, other than serving the sauce in the restaurant, they also sell it. So I brought some home with me. Today’s recipe of Barbecue Tofu Hash is inspired by and uses Central Missouri Meat & Sausage Barbecue Sauce.

    A smoky barbecue dish that is vegan? Yes please! Make this vegan tofu has with blackbeans, corn and belle peppers and you have breakfast (or dinner) sorted out.

    The Recipe

    You know I am a big fan of tofu. One, because it is a great source of vegan protein. In addition, it picks up any and all of the flavors added to it. So when I experimented with the barbecue sauce, I was pleasantly surprised. As always, use extra firm tofu, press it for some time (read instructions here) and get it crispy in a nonstick or cast iron skillet. Details in instructions below.

    Recipe Run Down

    While researching for this recipe (which basically means while looking for a fancy name) I found out that hash comes from a french word “hacher” (from the very trusted Wikipedia) meaning “to chop” and usually consists of chopped meat and veggies. So I am loosely calling this recipe a hash.

    Barbecue Tofu Hash with black beans, corn and bell peppers. A vegan barbecue recipe with the same smoky and deep flavors that you desire, but no meat!

    There is no meat involved but I have added tofu with vegetables, black beans and corn. How ironic! BBQ sauce from a meat processing plant and I am making a vegan dish with it – that is the beauty of food. Seasonings add a tex-mex flavor and the barbecue sauce brings a slight spice along with a depth of flavor. The dish is protein-rich (tofu and black beans…hello?) and easily customizable with any veggies that you have on hand or like. Here is your handy dandy printable:

    Barbecue Tofu Hash with black beans, corn and bell pepper

    Barbecue Tofu Hash

    Vaishali
    A vegan barbecue dish might sound silly but one bite of this hash and you will be hooked. Serve it for breakfast with toast and egg or with rice for dinner.
    5 from 1 vote
    Print Recipe Pin Recipe
    Prep Time 15 minutes mins
    Cook Time 15 minutes mins
    Course Breakfast
    Cuisine American
    Servings 4

    Ingredients
      

    • 2 tablespoons avocado or olive oil divided
    • 14 ounces Extra firm tofu drained and pressed
    • 2 teaspoon taco seasoning divided
    • 1 clove of garlic minced
    • 1 medium jalapeño or serrano trimmed and finely chopped (seeds removed if you want it less spicy)
    • ½ medium yellow onion finely chopped ½ cup
    • ½ medium yellow or red bell pepper diced small
    • 1 cup corn kernels frozen or fresh
    • 1 can black beans drained and rinsed
    • 3 tablespoon Barbecue sauce or to taste
    • 4 green onions (scallions) trimmed and both green and white parts thinly sliced
    • ¼ cup roughly chopped fresh cilantro leaves
    • Salt and pepper to taste

    Instructions
     

    • Take tofu out of the package, pat it dry and roll in a clean kitchen towel. Press with something heavy on top, such as a skillet or pan. While the tofu is draining, chop and prep your other ingredients.
    • Set a wide, nonstick/heavy bottomed skillet of medium high heat and add ½ tbsp. olive oil to it.
    • Unwrap the tofu and cut it into bite sized pieces. Once the pan is hot, add the tofu cubes to the pan and sprinkle a teaspoon of taco seasoning, and some salt. Cook on high heat for 5-7 minutes or until the tofu is nicely browned and crisp. Do not skip this step. Crispy tofu is everything.
    • Remove the tofu to a serving bowl. I usually use the bowl that I am going to serve the dish in. Less dirty dishes is a major win in my books!
    • Set the pan back on medium heat and add the remaining 1.5-tablespoon oil. Once the oil is nice and shiny, add the minced garlic, chopped jalapeno pepper, chopped onions followed by bell peppers.
    • Season with a pinch of salt and pepper and stir. Cook until softened, about 5 minutes.
    • Now add the corn and drained black beans. Sprinkle rest of the taco seasoning and mix.
    • Add the tofu back into the pan and add the barbecue sauce. Give everything a big mix and check for seasonings, adjust if needed.
    • Add chopped green onions and cilantro and let everything mingle in the pan for 2-3 minutes on medium low heat.
    • Serve warm!
    • Enjoy with eggs and toast for breakfast or over a bowl of rice/with roti for dinner. A healthy vegan dish that is full of nutrition and flavor.

    Notes

    Since it is a hash, feel free to add potatoes to this dish. After you crisp up the tofu, add diced potatoes to the skillet with some oil and cook on medium high heat for 8-10 minutes, until crispy and cooked through.
    Use and adjust barbecue sauce to your liking. The hash will taste great even if the barbecue sauce is not used. You might have to add a little more taco seasoning.
    Tried this recipe?Let us know how it was!
    Barbecue Tofu Hash with black beans, corn and bell pepper

    Hearing from you is my favorite part of this blogging thing. So please leave a comment below or share your thoughts via social media on Facebook, Instagram, Twitter or Pinterest.

    Love - Vaishali.

    Tools Used

    Other similar recipes

    Vegan Southwest Tofu Scramble
    Crispy Quinoa Bowl
    Crispy Tofu in Quinoa Bowl
    Quick Curried Tofu with Greens

    More Sweet & Savory Breakfast Recipes

    • Sliced half of a baked egg bite with onion and tomato stacked on top of two other egg bites on a wooden chopping block.
      Baked Egg Bites with Cottage Cheese (High Protein)
    • A ceramic bowl with cottage cheese, chopped veggies, seasoning, peanuts, and chopped cilantro in a hand on a white marble background.
      Savory High Protein Cottage Cheese Bowl
    • Veggie-Frittata
      Frittata Recipe | Easy, Vegetarian
    • Close up glazed berry cream cheese crescent roll in a hand.
      Easy Berry Cream Cheese Rolls

    Reader Interactions

    Comments

    1. Itzel Gomez

      July 02, 2019 at 10:45 am

      I have been wanting to get into tofu. This looks delicious!

      Reply
    2. Hackytips

      July 01, 2019 at 4:22 pm

      Looks yum. Your food tour posts are making me envy. Looks like you got a lot to eat and met new people.

      Reply
      • Vaishali

        July 01, 2019 at 11:11 pm

        Ha ha..thank You. It was a great experience.

        Reply
    3. Alexine

      July 01, 2019 at 2:28 pm

      What a great recipe, It's really nice to get to try this tofu barbecue. I'm pretty sure that it's delicious!

      Reply
    4. Kendra Case

      July 01, 2019 at 7:42 am

      I need this in my belly right this moment! May just have to make this for dinner this week!

      Reply
      • Vaishali

        July 01, 2019 at 3:28 pm

        Thanks Kendra! It comes together rather quickly!

        Reply
    « Older Comments
    5 from 1 vote (1 rating without comment)

    Leave a Reply Cancel reply

    Your email address will not be published. Required fields are marked *

    Recipe Rating




    Primary Sidebar

    Hey, I'm Vaishali!

    Welcome! I am so excited to cook and talk life with you. Here, you will find my kitchen journal full of mostly healthyish recipes that are family friendly, use seasonal and fresh ingredients, plant forward, packed with healing Indian spices and indulgent desserts.

    More about me

    Spring Recipes

    • Close up of creamy risotto with asparagus and peas in a white ceramic bowl.
      Easy No-stir Spring Risotto with Asparagus and Peas

    • A lentil and roasted vegetable salad with spinach and feta cheese served in a white and blue ceramic bowl against a white marbled background.
      Lentil and Roasted Vegetable Salad with Feta and Greek Dressing

    • Aloo Gajar Mutter – A quick stir-fry of potatoes, carrots and peas with dry Indian spices

    • Slices of Citrus Scented Carrot Cranberry Loaf Cake
      Citrus Scented Carrot Cranberry Loaf Cake

    • Turmeric keto cauliflower rice recipe that comes together in one pot in less than 15 minutes. A great low carb alternatice to rice.
      Turmeric Cauliflower Rice or Gobhi Kutra

    • Vegan Instant Pot Lentil Carrot soup with turmeric
      Instant Pot Carrot and Lentil Soup

    Most Popular Recipes

    • Ravioli in Creamy Garlic and Spinach White Sauce
      Ravioli in Creamy Garlic and Spinach “White” Sauce

    • BestEverCinnamonRolls_FI
      Best Ever Cinnamon Rolls Recipe

    • IcedProteinCoffee
      Easy Iced Protein Coffee | Latte, Vegetarian, Make it Vegan

    • VegetablesinCreamSauce_Tandoori_FI
      Vegetables in Spiced Cream Sauce | Easy, Tandoori

    • Banana_Pudding_Recipe_closeup_flatlay_FI_plated
      Easy Banana Pudding Recipe

    • Blueberry Cobbler Recipe_Featured Image
      Easy Blueberry Cobbler Recipe

    Footer

    ↑ back to top

    About

    • Privacy Policy

    Newsletter

    • Sign Up! for emails and updates

    Contact

    • Contact

    As an Amazon Associate I earn from qualifying purchases.

    Copyright © 2025 The Kitchen Docs

    Rate This Recipe

    Your vote:




    A rating is required
    A name is required
    An email is required

    Recipe Ratings without Comment

    Something went wrong. Please try again.