Crispy Tofu Steaks

• 1 block (454 g) firm or extra-firm tofu
• 1 tbsp extra virgin olive oil
• 1 tbsp tamari or coconut aminos
• 1 tbsp arrowroot starch/powder

Lemon Tahini Sauce

• 1/2 cup tahini
• 1/4 cup freshly squeezed lemon juice
• 1/4 cup nutritional yeast
• 2 cloves garlic
• 1 tbsp tamari or coconut aminos
• 1 tbsp hot sauce
• 1 tbsp pure maple syrup
• 1/4 tsp each fine sea salt and freshly ground black pepper, or more to taste
• 1/4–1/2 cup water

Sweet and Spicy Sunflower Seeds

• 3/4 cup sunflower seeds
• 1/2 tbsp pure maple syrup
• 1/8 tsp cayenne
• 1/4 tsp fine sea salt
• 1/2 tbsp virgin coconut oil, melted

Bowls

• 1 large ripe avocado, pitted and diced
• 2 medium carrots, chopped into matchsticks
• 1 red bell pepper, thinly sliced
• 2 cups shredded red cabbage
• 1 medium tomato
• 1/2 English cucumber, diced
• 1 cup thinly sliced red onion
• 1 cup stemmed cilantro, for garnish
• 1½ cups cooked chickpeas (1 14-oz can)
• 1 230 g box soba noodles