Tofu Croutons with Caesar Salad & Tofu and Vegetable Rice Bowl Recipe

Name: Tofu Croutons with Caesar Salad & Tofu and Vegetable Rice Bowl Recipe
Prep time: 20 min
Cook time: 12 min
Total time: 32 min
Cuisine: American
Ingredients: 1/2 cup raw cashews soaked in water for at least 6 hours or overnight; 1/4 to 1/3 cup water (adjust for a thicker or thinner dressing); 3 TBS fresh lemon juice; 3 TBS extra virgin olive oil; 2 tsps vegan and gluten free Worcestershire sauce (bottled or homemade); 1 tsp Dijon mustard; 1 garlic clove, minced; Sea salt and freshly ground black pepper to taste; 1 (16 ounce) block of extra firm tofu; 1 TBS cornstarch (more if needed); 1 tsp garlic powder; 1 tsp smoked paprika; 1/2 tsp sea salt; 2 whole hearts of romaine lettuce, washed and chopped (approximately 4 cups); 1 cup grape tomatoes, cut in half; 2 TBS nutritional yeast or gluten free vegan cheese shreds