Ingredients

1 Block Extra Firm Tofu (Need to press for 20 mins before starting recipe)
1 Package Macaroni Noodles
Green Onions
1 package Violife Cheddar Shreds*
1/4 cup Earth Balance Butter
2 Tbsps Flour
Salt and Pepp
2 Tbsps Olive Oil
Unsweetened Almond Milk
BBQ Sauce
Sriracha
3 Tbsps Vegan Worcestershire Sauce (Whole Foods 365 Brand)
1 Tbsp Garlic Powder
1 Tbsp Onion Powder
1 Tbsp Chili Powder
1/2 Tbsp Cumin
1/2 Tbsp Tumeric
1/2 Tbsp Paprika

Prep your oven to 425º and start boiling water in a large pot.

First, you’ll need a large mixing bowl. Break apart your pressed tofu into bite-size pieces and place them into the mixing bowl.

Breaking apart your tofu helps give it more texture, especially when you're making BBQ!

Once your tofu is in the mixing bowl add all of that flavor: Olive oil, Worcestershire Sauce, Garlic powder, onion powder, chili powder, cumin, turmeric, paprika, and salt and pepper (to taste).

Sriracha is optional, but add however much you’d like!

Now give it a good toss around the bowl until fully covered.

Don't rinse out your bowl just yet, you’ll need it later.

Place your tofu on a non-stick baking sheet or a parchment-lined baking sheet and pop in the oven for 15 minutes. After 15 mins you’ll want to flip the tofu and put it back in for another 10 minutes, this way it gets a nice chewy texture.

If your water wasn’t boiling already, it probably is now. Add your noodles to the water and cook. Keep testing your noodles until they’re perfectly Al Dente. Once your noodles are done move to a strainer and let rest while you make your cheese sauce.

In the same pot, the noodles cooked in (on low heat) add the Earth Balance butter, and let melt. Once the butter is melted add in the flour and whisk until combined. Now add in 1 1/2 cups Violife cheese and slowly whisk until completely melted. Sprinkle in a little salt and pepper and add your cooked noodles. Toss to combine.

By now your tofu should be looking beautiful. When you remove your tofu from the oven place it back into your mixing bowl and add in the BBQ sauce. Toss until fully covered.

Time to plate! Add your macaroni, then your tofu and garnish with some fresh green onions. Ta-Da! There you have it, yummy vegan comfort food that kids will enjoy as well.