🥗 LOADED VEGAN CAESAR by @betterfoodguru 💚 This vegan version boasts a flavorful baked tofu with a creamy, tangy caesar dressing over lettuce, rice and coleslaw mix. ✨ save and try ✨ Ingredients: 2 cups cooked brown rice (cooled) 2 cups shredded Coleslaw mix (red and green cabbage, carrots) 2 romaine hearts cut in bite sized pieces CRISPY CHICKPEAS 1 15 oz can chickpeas drained 1 tsp olive oil 1/2 tsp salt 1/2 tsp garlic powder 1/2 tsp smoked paprika CAJUN TOFU 1 block extra firm tofu drained well 3 tsp cajun spice A few sprays of olive oil FOR DRESSING: 1 cup raw cashew pieces 6 each Brazil nuts 1 lemon juiced 1/4 tsp vegan Worcestershire 1 pinch seaweed flakes 2 tbsp olive oil 4 tbsp water 1/2 tsp salt 1 clove garlic Pinch of Black pepper INSTRUCTIONS: 1. Preheat oven to 400 2. Cook Brown Rice according to the package and let cool. I like to cook large batches in the beginning of the week and keep them refrigerated for recipes like this one and sides for warm bowls. You can also use frozen prepared brown rice. 3. On a large sheet pan MAKE CRISPY CHICKPEAS by combining chickpeas with oil, salt, garlic powder and smoked paprika and spread in a single layer. 4. CAJUN TOFU: Slice the block of tofu in 3 widthwise. Score the tofu with a crosshatch pattern and rub each “cutlet” with 1 tsp of cajun spice. Place on the other side of the same sheet pan as the chickpeas and spray with oil. 5. Bake the chickpeas and tofu for 35 minutes, turning once halfway. Let cool and chop tofu in cubes. 6. DRESSING: Combine soaked and drained cashews, Brazil nuts, lemon, vegan Worcestershire, seaweed flakes, olive oil, water, salt, garlic and pepper in a blender and puree until smooth and creamy. If the dressing is too thick add an extra tablespoon of water to loosen it up and blend again. 7. In a large bowl, add cooled brown rice, romaine, Cole slaw mix, crispy chickpeas, cajun tofu and dressing. 8. Eat within 2 days. For a longer shelf life of 4 days, substitute chopped kale for the romaine. This is an excellent salad for food prep if you keep the dressing separate and dress it right before eating. 📽️ @betterfoodguru #veganbowls #vegansalad #ceasarsalad