SavoryTofu Lettuce Wraps
(from kylerhea’s recipe box)
“Take a break from meat and serve these easy wraps at your next get together. They’re full of protein and flavor and low in fat. Ingredients with an asterisk (*) are available in the Whole Foods Market Family of Brands.”
Per serving (about 9oz/253g-wt.): 250 calories (100 from fat), 12g total fat, 1.5g saturated fat, 0mg cholesterol, 700mg sodium, 21g total carbohydrate (5g dietary fiber, 7g sugar), 15g protein
Source: WholeFoods website
Serves 4 peopleCategories: Asian, High-fiber, Tofu, Vegan, Vegetarian, lettuce, try*this
Ingredients
- 1 to 2 tablespoons canola oil*
- 1/2 cup finely chopped yellow onion
- 1/2 cup finely chopped zucchini
- 1/2 cup chopped carrot
- 1 (8-ounce) package baked tofu, oriental or teriyaki style, cut into 1/2-inch cubes
- 1 tablespoon finely chopped mint
- 1/2 cup chopped green onions
- 1 (8-ounce) can sliced water chestnuts, drained*
- 1/4 cup hoisin sauce, plus more for dipping*
- 1 head butter lettuce
- Lime wedges
Directions
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Heat oil in a large skillet over medium high heat. Add onions, zucchini and carrots and cook until softened, about 5 minutes. Stir in tofu, mint, green onions and water chestnuts. Add 1/4 cup of the hoisin sauce and let simmer 5 to 7 minutes, stirring often. Remove from heat and serve tofu mixture with lettuce leaves for wrapping, lime wedges for squeezing and additional sauce for dipping, if you like.