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Tofu Lettuce Wraps with Veggies and Thai Peanut Sauce

Tofu Lettuce Wraps with Thai Peanut Sauce

Allison Mulcahy
These light yet satisfying tofu lettuce wraps make a delicious meal, an easy snack, or crowd-pleasing appetizer for your next party. Drench them in Thai peanut sauce to make them even more yummy!
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Course Appetizer, Main Course
Cuisine Healthy, Plant-Based, Vegan
Servings 12 Wraps
Calories 140 kcal

Ingredients
  

Marinated Tofu

  • 1 Block Extra Firm Tofu
  • ⅓ Cup Reduced-Sodium Soy Sauce or Tamari
  • ¼ Cup Rice Wine Vinegar
  • 2 Garlic Cloves Minced
  • 3 tablespoon Cornstarch
  • 1 tablespoon Olive Oil

Thai Peanut Sauce

  • ½ Cup Creamy Peanut Butter
  • ½ Cup Coconut Milk (From Can)
  • 1 tablespoon Maple Syrup
  • 1 tablespoon Reduced-Sodium Soy Sauce or Tamari
  • 2 teaspoon Red Thai Curry Paste
  • 1 Garlic Clove
  • ½ teaspoon Ground Ginger
  • Juice from ½ Lime

For Serving

  • Lettuce Leaves Romaine, Bibb, or Butter Lettuce
  • 1 Cup Purple Cabbage Shredded
  • 1 Cup Carrots Shredded
  • 1 Red Pepper Sliced into Strips
  • Crushed Peanuts, Sesame Seeds, Green Onions Optional

Instructions
 

Marinated Tofu

  • Start by pressing the tofu for at least 10-15 minutes to remove excess water. I like to wrap the block in a kitchen towel before placing a weighted object on top (like a cast-iron skillet)
  • Make the tofu marinade by mixing together the tamari or soy sauce, rice wine vinegar, and minced garlic
  • Once tofu is pressed, slice into cubes and add to the marinade. Let sit for at least 30 minutes
  • Remove tofu from marinade (SAVE the MARINADE!!) and coat with 3 tablespoon of cornstarch
  • Heat 1 tablespoon of oil in a pan over medium-high heat. Add tofu and fry for about 5 minutes. Flip tofu pieces and fry for another 5 minutes
  • Once tofu is browned, reduce heat to low and carefully add the marinade back into the pan. Cook for a few more minutes until absorbed

Thai Peanut Sauce

  • Prepare the sauce by blending or whisking all ingredients together until creamy

For Serving

  • Fill lettuce cups with shredded cabbage, carrots, red pepper, and tofu. Drizzle with Thai peanut sauce and top with crushed peanuts, green onions, and black sesame seeds. For more spice, add Sriracha!

Nutrition

Calories: 140kcalCarbohydrates: 9gProtein: 6gFat: 9gSaturated Fat: 3gSodium: 362mgPotassium: 231mgFiber: 1gSugar: 4gVitamin A: 2306IUVitamin C: 18mgCalcium: 28mgIron: 1mg
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