Vegan Cheese Sticks

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Ingredients

• Super firm tofu
• 1 teaspoon Better Than Bouillon beefless broth
• 1 teaspoon Vegemite or Marmite
• 2-3 tablespoons soy sauce
• 1 teaspoon kitchen bouquet
• 2 tablespoons nutritional yeast
• 1 teaspoon smoked paprika
• 1 teaspoon garlic powder
• 1/2 teaspoon onion powder
• 2 tablespoons neutral oil (e.g., avocado oil)
• 2 tablespoons water
• 1/2 large onion, diced
• Vegan butter
• Vegan cheese shreds
• Cashews
• Unsweetened plant milk
• White wine vinegar
• Pickled jalapeno brine
• Amoroso rolls (or any preferred bread)
• Vegan mayo
• Calabrian chilies

Instructions

1. Slice super firm tofu thinly and marinate with beefless broth, Vegemite, soy sauce, kitchen bouquet, nutritional yeast, smoked paprika, garlic powder, onion powder, oil, and water. Bake at 350°F for 20-30 minutes until slightly dry and chewy.
2. Grill diced onions in vegan butter and oil until caramelized.
3. Rehydrate baked tofu with vegan beef broth or water until juicy.
4. Make cheese sauce by blending cashews with plant milk, then heating with onion powder, garlic powder, white wine vinegar, pickled jalapeno brine, and vegan cheddar shreds until melted.
5. Assemble sandwich with bread, vegan mayo, calabrian chilies, tofu meat, and cheese sauce.
6. Optionally, grill tofu meat, top with vegan cheese, add water, cover to melt, and drizzle with more cheese.
7. Serve and enjoy!

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