PRETZEL & CASHEW CRUSTED TOFU

1-16oz package extra firm tofu*, cut into 8 slices
2 cups pretzel sticks
3/4 cup raw cashews
1 cup unsweetened almond milk (we use Silk Pure Almond)
1 cup whole wheat flour
2 tsp onion powder
2 tsp garlic powder
2 tsp chili powder
1/2 tsp salt
1 tsp lemon pepper
¼ tsp black pepper
1 tbsp extra virgin olive oil

*Note: For this recipe we used Trader Joe’s High Protein Super Firm Tofu. If you’re using regular extra firm tofu, we recommend you freeze it after buying it, then before using, defrost and squeeze as much water out of it as possible.

SWEET ONION RELISH

2 tbsp non-hydrogenated vegetable spread ( we use Earth Balance Buttery Sticks)
1 large onion, thinly sliced
¼ tsp salt
1 medium granny smith apple, diced small
1 tbsp dark brown sugar (we use Wholesome Sweeteners Organic Dark Brown Sugar)
2 tbsp agave nectar (we use Wholesome Sweeteners Organic Blue Agave)
2 tbsp balsamic vinegar
1 tbsp freshly squeezed lemon juice
1 tbsp water