Description
These Tofu Lettuce Wraps have the most wonderful balance of textures and flavors, with golden tofu bites and savory veggies all nestled into the crunchy lettuce leaves and drizzled with homemade peanut sauce. The best part? They are done in just 30 minutes. It's the perfect light, refreshing appy that the whole crew will devour! Plus, they are naturally vegan and loaded with plant-based protein, so they're substantial enough to be enjoyed as a light meal on those busy nights, too.
Ingredients
For the filling:
- 2 tablespoons avocado oil
- 1 small onion, diced
- 1 clove garlic, finely chopped
- 1 (8 ounce) block extra firm tofu, cut into 1-inch cubes
- 1 carrot, shredded
- 2 tablespoons light soy sauce
- ¼ cup green onions or scallions, sliced
- ½ cup fresh cilantro, chopped
- ¼ cup peanuts
- ½ cup sweet chili sauce
- 2 teaspoons sesame seeds, white and black
- 1 tablespoon lime juice, freshly squeezed
For the peanut sauce:
- 2 tablespoons hoisin sauce
- 1/4 cup peanut butter
- 1/4 cup lukewarm water
- 2 tablespoons dark soy sauce
- 1 teaspoon sesame oil
- 1 teaspoon lime juice, freshly squeezed
Other ingredients:
- 1 head iceberg lettuce, cut in half through the stem
Instructions
- In a large skillet, heat oil over medium-high heat until hot, about 1 minute. Add onion and garlic. Sauté until fragrant, about 1-2 minutes
- Stir in tofu and cook until golden brown on all sides, about 3-5 minutes
- Add carrots and cook until tender, about 2 minutes.
- Add soy sauce and toss well until coated evenly, about 1 minute.
- Transfer the tofu mixture into a large mixing bowl and add green onions, cilantro, peanuts, and sweet chili sauce. Toss to coat. Transfer tofu mixture into serving dish and sprinkle with white and black sesame seeds and lime juice.
- Combine hoisin sauce, peanut butter, water, dark soy sauce, sesame oil, and lime juice. Mix well with a spoon until smooth and uniform.
- To eat, scoop several tablespoons of the tofu mixture into the center of a lettuce leaf, drizzle peanut sauce on top, and wrap like a taco. You can serve the peanut sauce on the side or drizzle on top of tofu mixture.
Notes
How to store: Tofu lettuce wraps are always best served fresh, as the lettuce will become soft from the warm filling after a short period of time. If you want to store the wraps for later, store the filling in an airtight container separate from the lettuce wraps.
How to reheat: It's best to warm up the leftover filling in the microwave for a couple of minutes, then add it to the lettuce to keep the lettuce nice and crispy.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Appetizer
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Asian