Description
These Tofu Lettuce Wraps are a flavorful and healthy dish featuring crispy tofu and savory vegetables tossed in a tangy hoisin and soy sauce mixture, served in fresh butter lettuce leaves for a light and satisfying meal.
Ingredients
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Main Ingredients
- 2 tablespoons vegetable oil
- 16 ounces super firm tofu, patted dry
- 8 ounces cremini mushrooms, finely chopped
- 8 ounce can water chestnuts, drained and chopped
- 4 cloves garlic, minced
- 2 teaspoons fresh grated ginger or 1/2 teaspoon dried ginger
- 4 green onions, white and green parts sliced
- 4 tablespoons hoisin sauce
- 3 tablespoons low-sodium soy sauce
- 2 tablespoons seasoned rice vinegar
- 1 teaspoon toasted sesame oil
- 1 tablespoon Sriracha hot sauce, less if desired
- 1 head butter lettuce leaves, separated
Instructions
- Heat the oil and cook tofu. Heat the vegetable oil in a large non-stick or cast iron skillet over medium-high heat. Crumble the super firm tofu into the pan using your fingers and cook for about 10 minutes, stirring frequently until the tofu turns golden brown and slightly crispy.
- Add mushrooms and cook. Add the finely chopped cremini mushrooms to the skillet and cook for about 3 minutes more until the mushrooms soften and release their moisture.
- Add water chestnuts, garlic, ginger, and onions. Stir in the chopped water chestnuts, minced garlic, grated ginger, and half of the sliced green onions. Cook for 30 seconds until fragrant.
- Mix in sauces and simmer. Turn the heat down to medium-low and pour in the hoisin sauce, low-sodium soy sauce, seasoned rice vinegar, toasted sesame oil, and Sriracha hot sauce. Stir well to coat the mixture and cook for 1 to 2 minutes until the sauce starts bubbling. Remove from heat.
- Assemble the wraps. Spoon the tofu mixture into the separated butter lettuce leaves. Top with the remaining green onions and additional hot sauce if desired. Serve immediately.
Notes
- Tofu: Use super firm tofu for best texture; if unavailable, use extra-firm tofu but press it well to remove excess moisture.
- Gluten Free: Substitute regular soy sauce and hoisin sauce with gluten free tamari and gluten free hoisin sauce to make the recipe gluten free.
- Storage: Store the tofu filling in a covered container in the refrigerator for up to 4 days.
- Reheating: Reheat the tofu filling either in the microwave or on the stovetop until warmed through before serving again.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 280 kcal
- Sugar: 6 g
- Sodium: 600 mg
- Fat: 18 g
- Saturated Fat: 2.5 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 15 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 16 g
- Fiber: 3 g
- Protein: 18 g
- Cholesterol: 0 mg
