Author: This Vegan BBQ Sheet Pan Dinner is smoky, hearty, and packed with flavor. Tender BBQ tofu bites, crispy potatoes, and colorful roasted veggies all bake together on one pan for the easiest weeknight dinner. It's a total crowd-pleaser and perfect for summer nights, meal prep, or any time you're craving a simple hearty vegan meal.
Sheet pan dinners are the ultimate convenient weeknight meal since your every element bakes in the oven on the same pan. My Easy Vegan Greek Sheet Pan Dinner and Vegan Sheet Pan Fajitas have been reader favorites, so I knew I had to make another sheet pan meal that is just as easy and delivers more of that comfort food coziness. This Vegan BBQ Sheet Pan Dinner is exactly that. It has a rainbow of veggies (potatoes, corn, mushrooms, red onion, and bell pepper!) and smoky tofu bites, along with sweet-and-sticky BBQ sauce. This is the kind of recipe you'll find yourself making again and again!
Why This Vegan BBQ Sheet Pan Dinner Works
- Satisfying and hearty: All the vegetables and protein-packed tofu make this a filling dinner recipe. You won't leave the table hungry!
- Versatile: Feel free to swap in other seasonal vegetables or change up the flavor by using different types of BBQ sauce.
- Easy to make: If juggling a main dish and sides is too much for you to deal with on a weeknight, you'll appreciate being able to cook your entire meal on one pan.
Ingredients for Vegan BBQ Sheet Pan Dinner
For the Tofu Bites:
- Extra-firm tofu: Torn into pieces for better texture. The little crags and jagged edges created by tearing the tofu hold onto the seasonings better and create a more satisfying chicken-like texture.
- Seasonings: Nutritional yeast, smoked paprika, ground cumin, garlic powder, salt, and black pepper, add smoky, savory BBQ rub flavor.
- Olive oil: Helps everything crisp and caramelize in the oven. Use broth for oil-free.
For the Veggies:
- Vegetables: I use baby potatoes, corn, mushrooms, red bell pepper, and a red onion. Don't have all of these veggies on hand? Zucchini, green beans, cauliflower florets, Brussels sprouts, or even cherry tomatoes all work well too, just make sure to keep the amounts roughly the same and don't crowd the pan too much.
- Vegan BBQ sauce: Homemade (my BBQ sauce recipe is in this cookbook) or your favorite store-bought brand. Check the ingredients to make sure it's vegan as some barbecue sauces can contain ingredients like bacon or anchovies.
How to Make This Vegan BBQ Sheet Pan Dinner
- Prepare: Preheat your oven to 400ºF and grease a rimmed baking sheet.
- Season the potatoes: Toss them with oil, salt, and pepper, then transfer them to half of the baking sheet.
- Season the tofu: Add the tofu to the bowl and toss with the remaining tofu bite ingredients. Add this to the other half of the baking sheet.
- Roast: Place the pan in the oven and bake for 15 minutes.
- Season the rest of the veggies: While the tofu and potatoes are in the oven, toss the veggies with oil, salt, and pepper.
- Continue roasting: Push the potatoes and tofu to the sides of the pan and add the seasoned veggies. Roast for 20 minutes more, stirring halfway through the cooking time. The veggies should be tender and the tofu should be chewy and lightly browned.
- Add the BBQ sauce: Drizzle the sauce over the tofu and vegetables, then bake for 5 to 10 minutes more to caramelize the sauce.
- Serve: Garnish with parsley and serve.
Tips and Variations
- Don't overcrowd the pan: As written, this recipe should fit comfortably on a sheet pan without overlapping or stacking anything, but if you add extra veggies, it could get crowded, which will steam your veggies instead of browning and caramelizing them. If needed, you can divide the ingredients among two pans.
- Try another protein: Tempeh, Vegan Chicken, or rinsed and drained chickpeas would all work in this BBQ sheet pan dinner.
- Make it without oil: You can use vegetable broth instead of oil if you'd like.
Serving Suggestions
The beauty of this vegan BBQ sheet pan dinner is that it's a complete meal on its own. But if you're hungry for more or want to stretch this out for another day or a few extra servings, you can pair it with a grain (like rice or quinoa), crusty bread, garlic bread, cornbread, salad or coleslaw.
How to Store and Reheat Leftovers
- Refrigerator: Transfer leftovers to an airtight container and store for up to 4 days.
- To reheat: Warm leftovers in the microwave, a 350ºF oven, or in a nonstick skillet over medium heat until everything is heated through.
If you try this vegan BBQ sheet pan dinner recipe, let us know by leaving a comment, rating it, and don't forget to tag @itdoesnttastelikechicken on Instagram. You can also pin this recipe on Pinterest to save it for later!
Bon appetegan!
Sam Turnbull.
More Vegan Sheet Pan Dinners
- Vegan Moroccan Sheet Pan Dinner
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- Vegan Sheet Pan Lemon Garlic Tofu Dinner
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Vegan BBQ Sheet Pan Dinner
A smoky, satisfying, BBQ-inspired dinner all on one pan. This hearty vegan sheet pan meal is packed with spiced tofu, crispy potatoes, and loads of colorful vegetables, all roasted until golden and delicious. Perfect for summer nights or easy weeknight dinners.
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Ingredients
For the Veggies:
- 2 cups baby potatoes, (about 10 oz), halved or quartered (or sub sweet potatoes or russets, chopped)
- 2 ears corn, husked and sliced into 2-inch rounds
- 8 oz cremini or button mushrooms, (about 2 heaping cups), halved if large
- 1 red bell pepper, chopped into chunks
- 1 small red onion, sliced into thick wedges
- 1 tablespoon olive oil, divided
- Salt & pepper, to taste
- ⅓ cup vegan BBQ sauce, plus more for serving
- 2 tablespoons fresh parsley, roughly chopped (optional, for garnish)
For the tofu bites:
- 1 (350g/ 12.3oz) block extra-firm tofu, drained and torn into bite-sized pieces
- 2 tablespoons nutritional yeast
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- ½ teaspoon smoked paprika
- ½ teaspoon ground cumin
- ½ teaspoon garlic powder
- ½ teaspoon salt
- ¼ teaspoon black pepper
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 400°F (200℃). Lightly grease a large baking sheet.
- Prep potatoes and tofu: In a large bowl, toss the chopped potatoes with ½ tablespoon of olive oil, salt, and pepper. Add to one half of the baking sheet. In the same bowl, toss the tofu with nutritional yeast, olive oil, smoked paprika, cumin, garlic powder, salt, and pepper. Add to the other half of the baking sheet.
- Roast: Bake the potatoes and tofu for 15 minutes.
- Prep remaining veggies: While the potatoes and tofu are baking, in the same bowl, toss the corn, mushrooms, bell pepper, and red onion with the remaining ½ tablespoon olive oil, salt, and pepper.
- Add veggies and roast again: Remove the baking sheet from the oven. Push the potatoes and tofu toward the sides of the pan. Add the vegetables to the center third (or mix everything together if preferred). Roast for another 20 minutes, flipping or stirring halfway, until the vegetables are tender and the tofu is golden.
- Add BBQ sauce: Drizzle BBQ sauce over the tofu and vegetables, then return to the oven for 5-10 minutes, until the sauce is sticky and caramelized.
- Serve: Garnish with parsley and serve hot with extra BBQ sauce on the side. Enjoy with rice, quinoa, couscous, crusty bread, cornbread, or a crisp green salad or coleslaw.Storage: Allow leftovers to cool completely, then store in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 4 days. Great for meal prep!
Notes
No tofu? Sub with tempeh, or a can of chickpeas.
Oil-Free: Skip the olive oil and instead use a bit of vegetable broth.
Veggie swaps: This recipe is super flexible! Try using zucchini, green beans, cauliflower florets, Brussels sprouts, or even cherry tomatoes in place of any of the listed vegetables. Just keep an eye on cooking times, more delicate veggies may need a bit less time in the oven. And don’t overcrowd the pan, if needed, spread everything out across two pans to ensure even roasting and caramelization.
Nutrition
Serving: 1 serving (recipe makes 4 servings) | Calories: 379kcal | Carbohydrates: 43g | Protein: 21g | Fat: 16g | Saturated Fat: 2g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 5g | Trans Fat: 0.003g | Sodium: 560mg | Potassium: 1102mg | Fiber: 5g | Sugar: 16g | Vitamin A: 1367IU | Vitamin C: 61mg | Calcium: 118mg | Iron: 4mg
Michelle Coleman says
Second time I have made this amazing dish. Perfect for a cold winters night in Tasmania.
Doubled it up so I could add more veggie variations. Loved by everyone in the family.
Easy to prepare, easier to eat!
Sam Turnbull @ It Doesn't Taste Like Chicken says
That sounds wonderful, Michelle! 😊 I love that it worked as a cozy winter dinner in Tasmania.
Amber says
This was such a delicious meal, packed with flavor and different textures ...and high in protein, and fiber! I'm so glad I doubled the recipe and made 2 large trays of it because my family LOVED it!!!
Sam Turnbull @ It Doesn't Taste Like Chicken says
Yay!! So happy your family loved it, Amber! 😊 Doubling it was clearly a very smart move.
Suzy says
Definitely 5 stars! So quick and easy. Very tasty too! I am a big fan of tray-bake meals and this one is great! It will stay in rotation!
Sam Turnbull @ It Doesn't Taste Like Chicken says
Yay!! So happy you loved it, Suzy! 😊 Tray-bake meals are such a weeknight win.
Madeline +Jerre Killingbeck says
This turned out great and was really simple to make. Putting it in a pretty bowl with a scoop of barbecue bean and a small dish of slaw made a complete healthy vegan meal.
Sam Turnbull @ It Doesn't Taste Like Chicken says
That sounds like a wonderful meal, Madeline & Jerre! 😊 I'm so glad you enjoyed it.
Ronda says
This was fantastic! It actually delivers on the "quick and easy" promise, and it was so good. Definitely a keeper, we'll be making this all summer long. Thanks!
Sam Turnbull @ It Doesn't Taste Like Chicken says
Yay!! So glad you enjoyed it, Ronda! 😊 I love hearing when a recipe actually lives up to the quick and easy promise.
Hannah says
This is such an amazing low effort recipe!! I love how vegetable forward it is too! I'll totally be making this again and again throughout the summer!
Sam Turnbull @ It Doesn't Taste Like Chicken says
Yay!! So happy you enjoyed it, Hannah! 😊 It's definitely one of my favorite easy summer dinners too.
Kay says
I happened to have all the ingredients for this and it's delicious!! I swapped sweet potatoes for regular and added green onion and poblano to the red onion and peppers. I have never used nooch on my tofu and now I have no desire to use flour or cornstarch again!!! It was fantastic! I even ate a bit for breakfast! I also used Carolina gold bbq sauce because it's my favorite! This was so easy to do on a weeknight and so tasty!!
Sam Turnbull @ It Doesn't Taste Like Chicken says
That sounds delicious, Kay! 😊 I love all your swaps, and I'm especially happy to hear you're now a nutritional yeast-on-tofu convert. 😄
Leslie Colvin says
Delicious! My hubby was going to bake potatoes and then I saw Sam’s recipe today. I incorporated the tofu and variety of veges with the potatoes and we were all set. Easy to make, tasty and enough leftovers for meal tomorrow!!
Sam Turnbull @ It Doesn't Taste Like Chicken says
That sounds delicious, Leslie! 😊 I love that you paired it with potatoes, and leftovers for the next day are always a win.
Stephanie Atwood says
What a fun and easy dinner to do for me and my family!! Corn is finally out in the supermarket so it’s exciting to start getting all the fresh produce to make a dish like this!! Super tasty and we rolled left overs to a veggie sando with side potatoes and corn! The gift that kept on giving!
Sam Turnbull @ It Doesn't Taste Like Chicken says
That sounds amazing, Stephanie! 😊 I love that the leftovers got turned into veggie sandwiches too.
Kaje says
I wasn't sure about using nutritional yeast instead of a flour or starch, but I really liked the flavour it brought. I think I might add onion powder to the seasoning for the tofu to give it an extra kick, and add a couple more potatoes and some more mushrooms. There can always be more potatoes! I made it in a roaster instead of a sheet pan and it worked just as well. I bet it would be great on the barbecue, but it's now too cold where I live to try that.
Sam Turnbull @ It Doesn't Taste Like Chicken says
So happy you enjoyed it Kaje 🙂
Karen ML says
Sam this recipe is AWESOME!!! So much variety in one simple dish!!! Thank you so much for another incredible meal!
Sam Turnbull @ It Doesn't Taste Like Chicken says
Aww you're welcome Karen! Thank you for the review 🙂
Meredith says
So easy, delicious, and satisfying. This is in heavy rotation in our home right now!
Sam Turnbull @ It Doesn't Taste Like Chicken says
Yay! That makes me so happy! Thanks for the review Meredith 🙂
Katharine in Wisconsin says
Sam...you did it again! 😄 Taking sheet pan to a new level (and you know I love me some sheet pan)! We loved every element you chose, from the potatoes to the mushrooms, each veggie complemented the other. And the timing was perfect, the seasonings were perfect choices, and our go-to Stubbs joined and elevated the show! We tried so hard to eat slowly and savor every bite - 'twas hard to do - and after each mouthful we'd just happily murmur, "Sam, Sam, Sam, you did it again." You're a treasure! ❤️ Thank you for all that you give!
Sam Turnbull @ It Doesn't Taste Like Chicken says
Aw Katharine, this made me smile so big! So happy you loved every bite! ❤️
Natasha says
For a recipe that simple and quick, it is very tasty and have you going for second, third... My husband has asked when will I be preparing it again. I am very happy that I came across this website. It has made being vegan more fun and attractive. There are so many different ways to prepare vegetables and tofu. Thank you.
Sam Turnbull @ It Doesn't Taste Like Chicken says
Oh I love that, already an instant repeat! So happy you found me Natasha 🙂
Lisa says
love a good sheet pan recipe - and this is not only one sheet pan, but one prep bowl! delicious spices, fun BBQ recipe.
Sam Turnbull @ It Doesn't Taste Like Chicken says
Yay! So happy you enjoyed it Lisa 🙂
Debbie Minter says
Awesome recipe! I finally enjoyed tofu!
Sam Turnbull @ It Doesn't Taste Like Chicken says
Yay! That makes me so happy!! Tofu is the best 🙂
Jean says
This BBQ sheet pan dinner was so delicious! My husband and I both enjoyed it very much!
Sam Turnbull @ It Doesn't Taste Like Chicken says
So happy to hear that, Jean! That makes my day. 😊 Thanks for taking the time to leave a comment.
Barb says
Just made this, using the oil free version. It is really, really good!
Sam Turnbull @ It Doesn't Taste Like Chicken says
Yesss! I’m thrilled you found it delicious. Thanks so much for the kind words, Barb!
Shema Mandy says
This was so nice and easy to make! Defo going to make this again. Thanks
Sam Turnbull @ It Doesn't Taste Like Chicken says
Aw thank you, Shema! I’m so glad you found it easy and tasty—that’s exactly the goal. Hope it becomes a regular in your rotation. Appreciate the lovely comment 💛
fenice says
Made this for dinner last night (it was the first night in weeks it was cool enough to turn on the oven) and this is so easy and delicious. I like that, after tossing the potatoes and tofu, a bit of the tofu seasoning is left behind so a hint goes on the veggies as well. All the roasted veg were so good, however, I was mad for the mushrooms so next time I think I'll double the amount. Great summery flavours!
Sam Turnbull @ It Doesn't Taste Like Chicken says
Love this, Fenice! So happy you enjoyed it and thank you for being the first to review! I too am a mushroom lover so double away, haha!! 🍄