This vegan (Tofu Lettuce Wrap) recipe is for all the tofu lovers out there. These healthy meatless tofu lettuce wraps are perfect for lunch or appetizers. Not to forget, leafy greens are great for burning belly fats and weight loss, and these healthy tofu vegetarian wraps are a quick and easy way to satisfy your cravings. You could make these tofu wraps with the simple ingredients that you have in your kitchen. Good Luck and importantly enjoy the flavorful healthy tofu wraps with lettuce!
Ingredients:
Firm Tofu – 16 oz
Chopped onion – 1/2 cup
Chopped green pepper – 1/3 cup
Ginger garlic paste – 1 tbsp (1-inch ginger & 3 garlic cloves)
Chopped shitake mushroom (dry) -1/4 cup
Shredded carrot – 1/4 cup
Olive oil – 2 tbsp x 2
Chopped spring onion – 1/4 cup
Chopped cilantro – 1/4 cup
Roasted peanut & sesame to garnish on top
For the special sauce:
Soy sauce – 3 tbsp
Rice vinegar -1 tbsp
Sesame oil – 1 tsp
Chili sauce – 1 tbsp
Soybean paste – 1 tbsp
Steps:
- To prepare a special sauce, in a small bowl, combine all the ingredients listed and stir. Keep it aside.
- Chop the tofu into small pieces.
- Heat oil in a medium pan over medium flame. Add tofu, stir-fry for 7-8 minutes until light golden brown. Transfer to a bowl and keep it aside.
- On the same pan, add oil, ginger garlic paste, chopped onion, green bell pepper, mushroom, shredded carrots. Stir-fry for couple of minutes.
- Add special sauce and fried tofu.
- Garnish with spring onion and cilantro. Transfer to a bowl.
- To make a wrap, on a lettuce leaf, add tofu mixture, roasted peanut (crushed), roasted sesame seed, chopped cilantro and spring onion.
- Lettuce wrap is ready to serve.
