vegan chicken caesar wraps | hot for food by Lauren Toyota

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In the latest episode of RECIPE?!, where I use whatever is in the fridge to make something delicious, I transformed tofu 2 ways!

Using the leftover tofu feta from the greek salad recipe, I made tofu bacon bits. I also replaced the cashews in the v popular caesar dressing recipe with some tofu as well. It was perfection!

Now all y’all allergic to nuts can enjoy the tasty caesar dressing worry-free. May I also suggest putting that dressing on everything else you consume… steamed broccoli, pizza, maybe even on your oatmeal? Okay, maybe not that last one…

Here’s how to make these simple vegan chicken caesar wraps!

vegan chicken caesar wraps

Ingredients

caesar dressing (makes 2 cups)

1 bulb of garlic1 tsp olive oil, for roasting garlicpinch sea salt and ground black pepper3/4 C cubed medium or firm tofu3/4 C water2 tbsp olive oil1 pitted medjool date3 tbsp lemon juice1 tsp lemon zest3 1/2 tbsp nutritional yeast1 tbsp apple cider vinegar1/2 tsp dijon mustard1 tsp sea salt1 tsp ground black pepper

tofu bacon bits

1/2 brick of firm tofu1/4 C low-sodium soy sauce or tamari 1/4 C water2 tbsp liquid smoke2 tbsp maple syrup1 1/2 tsp smoked paprika

salad

4 C romaine lettuce, roughly chopped1/4 C red onion, thinly sliced2 vegan chicken cutlets, sliced (or vegan chicken pieces)2 tsp vegetable oil, for frying

Instructions

Preheat oven to 425°F.To prepare the bulb of garlic for roasting, peel the outer layers of the garlic bulb skin leaving a thin layer still in tact and cut the top of the bulb off, approximately 1/4 inch from the top, ensuring the cloves are visible. Coat the top with olive oil, and a pinch of sea salt, and ground black pepper. Bake for 25 to 35 minutes until the cloves are browned and soft.Bake the tofu bacon bits in the oven at the same time as the garlic. Finely crumble the tofu into bits in a dish and add the marinade ingredients. Stir to combine and coat all the tofu. Lay it out on a parchment lined baking sheet in an even layer. Bake for 25 minutes until browned and crispy. You may need to bake it less depending on your oven, and be sure to flip it once or twice throughout baking.Place all the dressing ingredients in a high-powered blender along with the roasted cloves of garlic and blend on high until very smooth. Refrigerate the dressing until ready to assemble and serve.Pan fry the vegan chicken cutlets or pieces for 5 to 6 minutes over medium heat with a little bit of oil until browned and cooked through. If using cutlets, cut them into strips once browned. Toss romaine, red onion, and some dressing together in a large bowl until well coated with dressing. Lay out a portion onto your wrap and then add chicken strips. Wrap tightly and cut in half. Serve immediately.

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