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Tofu with brown sauce, green onions, water chestnuts, and peanuts prepared for Tofu Lettuce Wraps in a cast iron skillet on a marble countertop.

Tofu Lettuce Wraps

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Servings: 6 entree servings (12 appetizer servings)
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These tofu lettuce wraps are packed with flavor and are an easy high protein vegetarian meal.💪🥬 A quick Mediterranean Diet recipe that supports heart health and is perfect for meal prep!❤️

Ingredients

  • 2 blocks extra firm tofu
  • 1 white or yellow onion diced
  • ¼ cup water
  • ¼ cup extra virgin olive oil
  • ⅓ cup hoisin sauce
  • ¼ cup low sodium soy sauce
  • 1 teaspoon dried ginger
  • 1 tablespoon fish sauce
  • 2 tablespoon rice vinegar
  • 4 garlic cloves minced
  • 2 8 ounce cans sliced water chestnuts drained
  • 4 to 6 green onions sliced
  • ⅓ cup dry roasted peanuts
  • 2 heads butter lettuce

Instructions

  • Preheat a cast iron skillet over medium high heat. Add diced onion and water. Cook until onions are soft and the water has evaporated.
  • While the onion cooks, press the tofu and crumble it into small pieces that resemble ground meat.
    • Extra small tofu pieces work best to stay in the lettuce cups.
  • Add tofu to the skillet along with olive oil, hoisin sauce, soy sauce, ginger, fish sauce, rice vinegar, and garlic. Stir to combine.
  • Let the tofu mixture cook for about 15 minutes, allowing the flavors to develop and the mixture to lightly brown.
  • Slice the base of the butter lettuce about one inch above the core. Gently separate the leaves, rinse, and pat dry.
  • Slice the green onions into small pieces.
    • Kitchen scissors work great here.
  • Stir the water chestnuts into the tofu mixture and cook for a few more minutes.
  • Serve your tofu lettuce wraps by scooping the tofu mixture into lettuce cups and topping with green onions and peanuts.

Storage + Meal Prep

Tofu lettuce wraps store great in the fridge and are an awesome option for meal prep lunches. Store the tofu mixture in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3 days.
Keep the lettuce separate and assemble just before serving.

Make ahead

You can prepare the tofu mixture up to 2 days in advance. Store in the refrigerator and reheat on the stove when ready to serve.

Meal prep

Divide the tofu mixture into single serve containers for easy lunches. Reheat and serve in lettuce cups or over chopped lettuce as a salad.

Freezing

I love a good freezer meal, but I do not recommend it for these wraps as the tofu texture doesn't work well for it.

Nutrition

Calories: 373kcal | Carbohydrates: 28g | Protein: 25g | Fat: 19g | Saturated Fat: 3g | Sodium: 1238mg | Fiber: 5g
Author: Anna Schraff
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