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TOFU AND VEGETABLE LETTUCE WRAPS

5 from 3 votes
Ever been in one of those moods where you just want something fresh, tasty, and healthy? That’s exactly how I felt when I stumbled upon this incredible Tofu and Vegetable Lettuce Wraps recipe. I guarantee, this dish is the answer to your light meal dreams. It’s crunchy, packed with flavor, and so darn good for you. C’mon, let’s whip up some magic in the kitchen!
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Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Servings: 4
Calories: 175
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

  • 8 large crisp lettuce leaves (like the iceberg or butterhead variety)
  • A block of firm tofu weighing about 14 oz (400g)
  • A vibrant mix of veggies think bell peppers, carrots, zucchinis totaling about 2 cups (475ml), diced up nicely
  • 3 tablespoons 45ml of that rich soy sauce
  • 2 tablespoons 30ml sesame oil – trust me, it adds that touch
  • Ginger about a 1-inch piece (2.5cm), chopped so finely you can hardly see it!
  • 3 garlic cloves because well, garlic is life, right? Mince these bad boys.
  • A pinch of drama with 1/2 teaspoon 2.5ml red pepper flakes
  • 2 spring onions giving a fresh little crunch, all chopped up
  • A handful of fresh cilantro because everything’s better with greens
  • The juice of 1 tangy lime to liven things up

Method
 

  1. First things first, we gotta get that tofu ready. Wrap it up in a kitchen towel, stack a weighty thing on top, and give it a solid 15 minutes of pressing time.
  2. While the tofu’s getting its act together, get a pan nice and hot with some olive oil.
  3. Pop in the ginger and garlic. Give them a couple of minutes until they make your kitchen smell like heaven.
  4. Bring in the veggie party. Toss them around for 5 minutes or till they look all lively and colorful.
  5. Now, crumble that tofu in like it’s the star of the show. Because, well, it is.
  6. Drizzle in the soy sauce, sesame oil, those spicy red pepper flakes, and half the lime juice.
  7. Give everything a good mingle for about 5-7 minutes. We want the tofu to really get to know all those flavors.
  8. Once you’re happy with how things are looking, mix in the spring onions and cilantro.
  9. Let’s wrap it up! Spoon your masterpiece into lettuce leaves.
  10. Finish it with a squeeze of lime, because why not?

Notes

Firm tofu’s the way to go. It won’t crumble on you mid-stir.
Pressing the tofu? Not just a fancy step. It really helps to get those flavors in.
Easy on the spice? Leave out the red pepper flakes. We all have our limits.
Fresh ingredients, always! Trust me, they can make or break this dish.