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overhead view of a wooden bowl with homemade vegan caesar with lentils, tofu dressing, and massaged kale.

Vegan Caesar Power Bowl with Lentils

Caesar salad is all about the that tangy, sharp dressing that bites back and makes a simple bowl of greens taste decadent and expensive. This ingenious vegan caesar with lentils uses a super simple, tofu-based dressing that boasts tons of flavor without a single animal product. Pour it over massaged kale, then garnish with crispy roasted lentils for plenty of crunch and texture to leave you feeling satisfied. Serve it on its own as an easy entree or offer it as a side with any meal. The non-vegans will never even know!
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Prep Time 30 minutes
Total Time 30 minutes
Servings 5 servings
Calories 232 kcal

Equipment

  • sheet pan
  • blender
  • large bowl

Ingredients
  

For the Vegan Caesar Dressing

  • 1 package silken tofu 10-14 oz pack will work fine
  • 2 tbsp olive oil
  • ¼ tsp salt
  • 1 tsp dijon mustard
  • 1 large lemon squeezed
  • 1 clove garlic
  • 1 tsp capers
  • 2 tbsp nutritional yeast
  • 2 tbsp hemp seeds
  • black pepper to taste

For the Crispy Lentils

  • 15 oz can lentils drained
  • 3 sprays olive oil
  • 1 pinch salt
  • ½ tsp garlic powder
  • ½ tsp smoked paprika

For the Salad

  • 1 bunch dino kale chopped small
  • ½ bunch purple kale stemmed and chopped in bite sized pieces

Instructions
 

  • Preheat the oven to 400. On a sheet pan add lentils, olive oil, salt, smoked paprika and garlic powder. Mix well and bake for 20 minutes, turning once halfway. Let cool.
  • Make dressing by putting tofu, olive oil, salt, lemon juice, dijon mustard, garlic, salt, black pepper , nutritional yeast and capers in a high-speed blender or food processor and blend until smooth.
  • In a large bowl, add the kale and a drizzle of olive oil and a pinch of salt, then massage with your hands to soften the leaves. Add the crispy lentils and the dressing and toss well.
  • Enjoy within 2-3 days for best quality or dress to order and enjoy for 4 days.

Nutrition

Calories: 232kcalCarbohydrates: 24gProtein: 14gFat: 10gSaturated Fat: 1gPolyunsaturated Fat: 3gMonounsaturated Fat: 5gSodium: 184mgPotassium: 649mgFiber: 11gSugar: 3gVitamin A: 6836IUVitamin C: 76mgCalcium: 203mgIron: 5mg
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