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
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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
Emilie Rose says
Easy, delicious, and customizable! I thought it sounded a little basic at first, but the BBQ sauce caramelizes in the oven and really brings everything together. Definitely use a BBQ sauce you enjoy!
Sam Turnbull @ It Doesn't Taste Like Chicken says
So happy you enjoyed it, Emilie! 😊 You're so right—the BBQ sauce really caramelizes in the oven, so using one you already love makes all the difference.
Amy says
Thank you for this recipe Sam. To be honest, my mom and I were a little nervous to try the tofu (we may have had tofu in the past and not liked it), but it tasted just like BBQ. Everything was delicious. We had the roasted gold potatoes, red bell pepper, zucchini, and green beans. So good. Will have to try it with the corn on the cob, etc. sometime. Looking forward to seeing what the July recipe is. I made the March brownies (delicious), but missed April and May, but would still like to make those recipes sometime, as well as others from you. Thanks again.
Sam Turnbull @ It Doesn't Taste Like Chicken says
Aww, I'm so happy you and your mom gave the tofu a chance, Amy! 😊 It sounds like you put together a delicious dinner, and I'm so glad you enjoyed it. Thanks so much for joining Cook With Sam!
April Schofield says
BBQ Sheet Pan Dinner:
Well, I’m not a fan of BBQ sauce—I just have to open with that. I loved all the veggies in this, though. The tofu bites are a favorite of mine anyway, so those were great. I just wish I had checked the salt content on my BBQ sauce before I started making anything. It ended up making everything incredibly salty! I’m going to try cooking more potatoes and tofu (without salt) to add to my leftovers to hopefully cut the saltiness. Also, my corn, for some reason, cooked differently than the other veggies & ended up drying out. Bummer.
My other problem was that my pan ended up being way too small, so I had to divide it into two pans. I wasn’t sure what size pan to use, so I just used my favorite one, which is also the smallest, unfortunately.
I don’t like mushrooms, so I left those out and just added extra onions. That worked out great, because I love onions.
I’ll definitely make this again, but without any BBQ sauce. I think a few squirts of lemon would taste really good on this—nice and light. I will also throw some zucchini and summer squash on there. And cherry tomatoes! Maybe some Italian seasoning! Ok, well, now I’m excited to remake this!
Sam Turnbull @ It Doesn't Taste Like Chicken says
Hi April, I recommend trying a different sheet pan recipe that suits your tastes a bit more, maybe like my Greek Sheet Pan Dinner or Lemon Garlic Tofu Sheet Pan? I hope that helps!
Laura Napier says
Loved!!! I knew my husband would love it too, because he loves BBQ. We were both quick to go back for seconds! The tofu was definitely the star of the show. I typically make a simple Greek-style sheet pan, so this was a fun (and easy!) change. It will definitely be going into the rotation.
Sam Turnbull @ It Doesn't Taste Like Chicken says
Hi Laura! 😊 That makes me so happy to hear! I'm thrilled you and your husband both loved it. Thanks so much for leaving such a lovely review! 💛
Cara says
Definite winner. So easy and delicious! Easy to double, not too fussy in the measuring department. Obviously, the BBQ sauce is a key flavor, so pick one you know you like. I doubled and put everything on two pans so as not to overcrowd, but I tried to also cook a veggie pizza at the same time (meal prep!) and definitely didn't get as much caramelization as I would have liked (totally my fault)--but it was still delicious.
Sam Turnbull @ It Doesn't Taste Like Chicken says
Hi Cara! 😊 Thank you so much! Great tip about using two pans—that really helps everything caramelize nicely. And yes, the BBQ sauce makes a big difference, so using one you already love is always a good idea. I'm so glad it was a hit!
Nicole says
Absolutely delicious! I cannot wait to make this again. Loved the bbq flavor with all the different ingredients.
Sam Turnbull @ It Doesn't Taste Like Chicken says
Hi Nicole! 😊 Thank you so much! I'm so happy you enjoyed it.
Dana says
Delicious! I loved how easy it was to put this together. Caramelizing the bbq sauce at the end was a great touch. Serve it with a salad and your done!
Sam Turnbull @ It Doesn't Taste Like Chicken says
Thank you so much, Dana! 😊 I'm so glad you enjoyed it!
Megan L. says
This is such a delicious meal for summer or when you want a taste of summer! My husband doesn’t like mushrooms, so I subbed cauliflower and it worked perfectly. This sheet pan meal is so flavorful! Both my husband and I loved it ♥️
Sam Turnbull @ It Doesn't Taste Like Chicken says
Yay!! So glad you both loved it, Megan! 😊
Sam Rosenfeld says
It was really tasty, and easy to make.
We made the BBQ sauce ourselves. 🙂
Sam Turnbull @ It Doesn't Taste Like Chicken says
So happy you enjoyed it, Sam! 😊 Homemade BBQ sauce sounds delicious.
Rachel Willcox says
I’ve been making this on repeat recently, with the tofu and potatoes and whatever veg I have/fancy. Cauliflower is great and so are green beans. Definitely a favourite now.
Sam Turnbull @ It Doesn't Taste Like Chicken says
Yay!! So glad it's become a favorite, Rachel! 😊
Todd says
Great kick-off to summer!
What an awesome result.
Was a lot easier to put together than I thought it would be. Quick easy, and extremely tasty.
I’ll definitely be making this on a regular basis this summer
Sam Turnbull @ It Doesn't Taste Like Chicken says
So happy you enjoyed it, Todd! 😄 and I'm thrilled it'll be joining your regular rotation.
Petra says
This was much better than expected, since I’m not usually big on BBQ flavours… but wow! What a hit with everyone. A great mix of texture and flavour. It will definitely be on rotation now. And sooo easy!
Sam Turnbull @ It Doesn't Taste Like Chicken says
Yay!! So glad you enjoyed it, Petra! 😊 I love hearing that it won over even a non-BBQ fan.
Sherrie says
Super fun to make …. I changed up the recipe a bit because we served it with Crispy Rice. Instead of potatoes we had cauliflower florets, added portabello mushrooms, orange/red peppers, red onion, and instead of tofu, we used soy curls.
Everyone super enjoyed the dish. Highly recommend and would make again.
Sam Turnbull @ It Doesn't Taste Like Chicken says
That sounds delicious, Sherrie! Love the swap to soy curls and all those extra veggies. So happy everyone enjoyed it!
Kristin says
This was really good! I added asparagus because it's in season for the next 2 minutes. It had never occured to me to make corn this way but it was amazing. Will definitely make again.
FYI, I needed to use two baking sheets, mine are all too small to fit everything in one - everything still came out perfectly.
Sam Turnbull @ It Doesn't Taste Like Chicken says
So happy you enjoyed it, Kristin! 😊 And thanks for sharing the baking sheet tip, that's really helpful.
Mary Gilbert says
This dish was easy and quick to make and delicious!! My husband who is not a tofu fan loved it!!!
Sam Turnbull @ It Doesn't Taste Like Chicken says
Yay!! So glad you both enjoyed it, Mary! 😊
dana says
Took to a picnic at the beginning of May and got lots of compliments. Quite a few people asked if "that was tofu"? Some of them thought it was boneless chicken. They all know I'm plant based so they wanted me to confirm it was tofu.
Dana says
Sorry, that was the beginning of June. June 7 to be exact, our monthly church potluck. My Pastor was the only one who wouldn't try the tofu but he loved the veggies!
Sam Turnbull @ It Doesn't Taste Like Chicken says
Haha, sounds like everyone was pleasantly surprised, Dana! 😄 So glad it was such a hit.
AJ says
Holy moly this is dang good bbq! Definitely going into my summer dinner rotation. Added some brussels sprouts and okra, used Trader Joe's BBQ sauce, and served with a packet of Uncle Ben's red beans and rice. Can't to have for lunch tomorrow, I think I'm going to make the whole office jealous when I heat this up, lol. Next time I might try it with Trader Joe's mustard based Carolina Gold BBQ sauce to change it up.
Sam Turnbull @ It Doesn't Taste Like Chicken says
Haha, I love this, AJ! 😄 Brussels sprouts and okra sound fantastic. Enjoy that lunch tomorrow!
Livia Anna says
That’s a easy and very versatile recipe, for a complete and delicious summer dinner. Thank you!
Sam Turnbull @ It Doesn't Taste Like Chicken says
Thank you, Livia Anna! So happy you love it!
Jamie Ma says
Easy and yummy! Also a great fridge clean out recipe 🙂
I opted to toss only the tofu in the sauce instead of drizzling and I like how there's more contrast in the different ingredients that way.
Sam Turnbull @ It Doesn't Taste Like Chicken says
I love a good fridge clean-out meal 😊. So happy you enjoyed it Jamie!
Steph Wilson says
I made this exactly as written, with just a couple of small tweaks based on what I had on hand: I added some fresh dill to the potatoes and corn, and used half tempeh and half tofu instead of all tempeh. Everything turned out wonderfully!
I love BBQ season, but living in Scotland means the weather doesn't always cooperate. This sheet pan dinner is such a welcome and delicious alternative when rain keeps the grill out of action. The flavours were fantastic, the vegetables cooked perfectly, and the BBQ-coated protein was incredibly satisfying. It's easy to make, hearty, and captures all the best parts of a summer BBQ without having to step outside.
This will definitely be going into my regular meal rotation. Thanks for another great recipe!
Sam Turnbull @ It Doesn't Taste Like Chicken says
That sounds wonderful, Steph! 😊 I love that this brings a little BBQ season indoors when the Scottish weather doesn't cooperate!
Karen says
I am a HUGE fan of Sam's sheet pan meals (shoutout to the Greek Sheet Pan dinner) and this one does not disappoint. The spices for the tofu plus the BBQ sauce makes it extra flavorful, plus the variety of possible vegetables creates a flexible and balanced meal. This meal tastes like summer!
Sam Turnbull @ It Doesn't Taste Like Chicken says
Aww thank you, Karen! I'm so happy you're enjoying the sheet pan meals, and I love that this one tastes like summer to you. ☀️