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tofu lettuce wraps

These lettuce wraps are loaded up with yummy veggies, crispy tofu. Try them for a quick and easy vegan dinner.
Prep Time10 minutes
Cook Time15 minutes
Total Time25 minutes
Course: Side Dish
Cuisine: Asian
Keyword: tofu lettuce wraps recipes
Servings: 4
Calories: 188kcal
Author: Luda huang

Equipment

  • skillet

Ingredients

  • 3 tablespoons soy sauce
  • 1 tablespoon sesame oil
  • 2 teaspoons ginger
  • 2 teaspoons sugar
  • 1 teaspoon rice vinegar
  • 3 cloves garlic minced
  • 1 tablespoon vegetable oil
  • 1/2 cup chopped green onions
  • 1 12-ounce package firm tofu
  • 1 head of lettuce
  • 1/4 teaspoon red pepper flakes

Instructions

  • In a small bowl, whisk together soy sauce, sugar, rice vinegar ; set aside.
  • Roughly chop the block of tofu into small, irregular shapes.
  • Heat vegetable oil in a skillet over medium heat. Add tofu and sear until golden brown, about 2-3 minutes on each side. then stir and let cook until golden brown on bottom again. Repeat this process until most of the tofu is golden and crispy on the edges (about 10 minutes total).
  • Stir in the garlic, ginger, red pepper flakes, and half of the green onions and cook until fragrant, about 30 seconds more.
  • Stir in soy sauce mixture and stir to coat, cook until sauce has reduced slightly, about 2-3 minutes.
  • Spoon tofu onto lettuce wrap, sprinkle with green onions.

Notes

   Top with remaining green onions or additional you like. Enjoy immediately.

Nutrition

Calories: 188kcal | Carbohydrates: 11g | Protein: 12g | Fat: 12g | Saturated Fat: 4g | Sodium: 776mg | Potassium: 262mg | Fiber: 3g | Sugar: 6g | Vitamin A: 838IU | Vitamin C: 7mg | Calcium: 164mg | Iron: 2mg