Maple BBQ Sauce
12
- Prep Time5 mins
- Total Time15 mins
- Makes1/2 cup
Photo, Erik Putz.
This maple barbecue sauce is the ideal accompaniment to our plant-based tofu "chicken" nuggets.
Ingredients
1/3 cup tomato paste
2 tbsp maple syrup
2 tbsp apple cider vinegar
1 tbsp low-sodium soy sauce
1/4 tsp garlic powder
1/4 tsp onion powder
1/2 tsp liquid smoke, such as Encore Woodland (optional)
1/4 tsp freshly ground pepper
Instructions
WHISK tomato paste with maple syrup, vinegar, soy, garlic and onion powders, and 1/4 cup water in a small saucepan set over medium. Cook, whisking occasionally and adjusting heat if necessary, until sauce reduces to 1/2 cup, 10 to 15 min. Stir in liquid smoke and pepper. Cool slightly, then serve with vegan nuggets.
Nutrition (per serving)
Calories 49, Protein 1g, Carbohydrates 11g, Fibre 1g, Sodium 174mg.
Kitchen Tip
Liquid smoke is a natural product made from condensing smoke from burning wood into a liquid. Look for it in the condiments aisle of your grocery store.