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Spicy Tofu Lettuce Wraps

Vegetarian Times Issue: January 1, 2009   p.55

Leftover garnishes for this easy appetizer can be used to season the Hot Pot.

Directions

1. To make Filling: Heat oil in large skillet over medium heat. Add onion, ginger, lemongrass, and garlic, and cook 7 to 10 minutes, or until onions are soft and beginning to brown. Add tofu and water chestnuts, breaking tofu into small crumbles; cook 4 minutes, or until heated through. Stir in soy sauce, hoisin sauce, and chile sauce. Transfer to serving bowl.

2. Place lettuce leaves on platter, and set out garnishes in small serving bowls. Let guests wrap tofu mixture in lettuce leaves, and top with their choice of garnishes. Reserve extra garnishes for Hot Pot.

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ingredient list

Makes 16 Wraps

FILLING

  • 2 tsp. vegetable oil
  • 1 medium onion, chopped (1 1/2 cups)
  • 1 Tbs. minced fresh ginger
  • 1 Tbs. minced lemongrass
  • 2 cloves garlic, minced (2 tsp.)
  • 1 lb. extra-firm tofu, crumbled
  • 1 8-oz. can water chestnuts, drained and chopped
  • 4 Tbs. low-sodium soy sauce
  • 4 Tbs. hoisin sauce
  • 1 to 2 tsp. vegetarian chile sauce, such as vegetarian sriracha
  • 16 butter lettuce or iceberg lettuce leaves
  • GARNISHES

  • 1 large carrot, peeled and grated
  • 1/2 cup chopped green onions
  • 1/2 cup chopped fresh mint
  • 1/2 cup finely chopped peanuts
  • Hoisin and chile sauces

Nutritional Information

Per lettuce wrap:

Calories 88
Protein 5g
Total Fat 4g
Saturated Fat 0.5g
Carbs 8g
Cholesterol 0mg
Sodium 260mg
Fiber 2g
Sugar 3g
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Comments

By Anonymous on Nov 14, 2010:
Very good, light and easy to make! Love the texture of the peanuts and water chessnuts... Next time i will make it more spicy!
By Kelsey on Jan 26, 2011:
This recipe is so tasty, and easy too! If you like it spicy then add 1-2 tbsp of sriracha as directed. If not, add less because it does get spice. I will definitely make this recipe again!
By Carrie on Mar 09, 2011:
This is one of our favorites from VT. Lots of chopping but it has a satisfying complexity of flavor (something I complain about with my least favorite VT recipes). Plus, it's fun! We pair it with the Thai Chik'n Pizza.
By Roberta on Jul 23, 2011:
This recipe was easy and the whole family loved it! I added spinach and used the pre-shredded carrots and it was great. I also used a Thai Chile sauce and it added a little extra spice. We will definitely make this again.

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