Description
These Vegan Lettuce Wraps are a healthy and flavorful meal option. Crumbled tofu cooked with a medley of vegetables and Asian sauces, then served in crisp lettuce leaves, creating a light and satisfying dish.
Ingredients
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Tofu Filling:
- 1 tablespoon sesame oil
- 1 block (14 ounces) firm tofu, crumbled
- 1 cup mushrooms, finely chopped
- 1 small carrot, shredded
- 1 red bell pepper, diced
- 3 green onions, sliced
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 2 tablespoons soy sauce or tamari
- 1 tablespoon hoisin sauce
- 1 tablespoon rice vinegar
- 1 teaspoon fresh ginger, grated
Additional:
- 1 head butter lettuce or romaine, separated into leaves
- 1/4 cup chopped fresh cilantro
- 2 tablespoons chopped peanuts or cashews (optional)
- Lime wedges for serving
Instructions
- Prepare Tofu Filling: Heat sesame oil in a skillet. Cook crumbled tofu until lightly browned. Add mushrooms, carrot, bell pepper, green onions, and garlic. Cook until tender.
- Add Sauces: Stir in soy sauce, hoisin sauce, rice vinegar, and ginger. Heat through.
- Assemble: Spoon tofu mixture into lettuce leaves. Top with cilantro and nuts if using.
- Serve: Serve with lime wedges.
Notes
- Add a drizzle of sriracha or chili garlic sauce for extra heat.
- For meal prep, store filling and lettuce leaves separately and assemble just before eating.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Asian-Inspired
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 3 wraps
- Calories: 210
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 520mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 9g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 15g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 14g
- Cholesterol: 0mg
