Description
Fresh, crisp, and packed with flavor, these tofu lettuce wraps are a healthy and satisfying meal option.
Ingredients
Scale
- 14 ounces extra-firm tofu (pressed, cut into ยพ-inch cubes)
- 1 tablespoon plus 1 teaspoon cornstarch (divided)
- ยผ cup tamari (or soy sauce)
- 2 tablespoons hoisin sauce (vegan)
- 1 teaspoon sriracha
- 1 teaspoon maple syrup
- 1 tablespoon neutral flavored cooking oil (or vegetable broth)
- 6 green onions (chopped)
- ยพ-inch ginger (fresh)
- 1 small garlic clove (minced)
- 1 cup cashews (optional, to taste)
- 1 head iceberg or romaine lettuce (leaves separated)
- Sesame seeds (optional, for garnishing)
Instructions
- Prepare Tofu: In a large bowl, toss the cubed tofu with 1 tablespoon of cornstarch until well-coated.
- Make Sauce: In a separate bowl, mix together tamari, hoisin sauce, sriracha, maple syrup, 1 teaspoon of cornstarch, and 2 tablespoons of water. Stir until well combined.
- Cook Tofu: Heat the cooking oil in a large nonstick skillet on medium-high heat. Add the tofu cubes and cook for approximately 5 minutes until golden brown, stirring occasionally.
- Cook Aromatics: Add the chopped green onions and sautรฉ for about 1 minute. Grate in the garlic and ginger and cook for an additional 30 seconds until fragrant.
- Combine Ingredients: Stir in the cashews, cooking for 1 minute while stirring constantly. Pour in the prepared sauce and an additional 2 tablespoons of water. Cook for around 3 minutes until the sauce thickens and coats the tofu nicely.
- Serve: Scoop the mixture into the lettuce leaves and enjoy!
Notes
Feel free to mix and match or substitute ingredients to suit your taste and dietary preferences.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Sautรฉing
- Cuisine: Asian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 400mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 11g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 45g
- Fiber: 5g
- Protein: 15g
- Cholesterol: 0mg