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Zesty Tofu Lettuce Wraps – vegetarian recipe
Stav Kogan

Zesty Tofu Lettuce Wraps

Crisp, cool lettuce cups filled with a warm, savory-sweet crumble of tofu, crunchy water chestnuts, and an aromatic blend of ginger, garlic, and lemongrass. They come together in under 30 minutes and are perfect as a crowd-pleasing appetizer or a healthy, satisfying lunch.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Total Time 25 minutes
Servings: 16 wrap
Calories: 88
Ingredients Method Nutrition

Ingredients
  

  • For the Tofu Filling
  • 2 tsp (10 ml) vegetable oil
  • 1 medium onion, chopped (about 1½ cups / 225 g / 7.9 oz)
  • 1 Tbs / 15 ml (0.5 fl oz) minced fresh ginger
  • 1 Tbs / 15 ml (0.5 fl oz) minced lemongrass
  • 2 cloves garlic, minced (about 2 tsp / 10 ml)
  • 1 lb (450 g) extra-firm tofu, drained and crumbled
  • 1 8-oz / 225 g (7.9 oz) can water chestnuts, drained and chopped
  • 4 Tbs / 60 ml (2 fl oz) low-sodium soy sauce
  • 4 Tbs / 60 ml (2 fl oz) hoisin sauce
  • 1 to 2 tsp / 5 to 10 ml chile sauce, such as sriracha
  • For Serving
  • 16 butter lettuce or iceberg lettuce leaves
  • Grated carrots
  • Chopped green onions
  • Chopped fresh mint
  • Chopped peanuts
  • For a firmer, less watery filling, press the extra-firm tofu for at least 30 minutes before crumbling.
  • To make this recipe gluten-free, use tamari instead of soy sauce and ensure your hoisin sauce is certified gluten-free.
  • For easy meal prep, store the cooked filling and the washed lettuce leaves/garnishes in separate airtight containers in the fridge for up to 3 days.
  • Finely diced shiitake mushrooms or red bell pepper can be sautéed with the onions for an extra layer of flavor and texture.

Method
 

  1. Heat the oil in a large skillet or wok over medium heat.
  2. Add the onion, ginger, lemongrass, and garlic.
  3. Sauté for 7 to 10 minutes, stirring occasionally, until the onions have softened and are just beginning to brown.
  4. Add the crumbled tofu and chopped water chestnuts to the skillet. Use a spoon to break up the tofu into small crumbles.
  5. Cook for 4-5 minutes, stirring, until everything is heated through.
  6. Stir in the low-sodium soy sauce, hoisin sauce, and chile sauce.
  7. Cook for another minute until the sauce has coated the filling and thickened slightly.
  8. Transfer the mixture to a serving bowl.
  9. To serve, arrange the lettuce leaves on a platter alongside small bowls of the tofu filling, grated carrots, green onions, fresh mint, and chopped peanuts.
  10. Let everyone build their own wraps.

Nutrition

Calories: 88kcalCarbohydrates: 8gProtein: 5gFat: 4g

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