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Vegan Lettuce Wraps
Vegan lettuce wraps are fresh and tasty with a filling vegetable and tofu filling. Served as an entree of an appetizer, this is a beautiful and fun recipe.
Prep Time
10
minutes
mins
Cook Time
15
minutes
mins
Total Time
25
minutes
mins
Course:
Entrees
Cuisine:
Asian
Diet:
Vegan
Servings:
4
servings
Calories:
155
kcal
Author:
Kathy Carmichael
Ingredients
ASIAN TOFU
14
ounces
extra-firm tofu
3
Tablespoons
Tamari of soy sauce
2
Tablespoons
Rice vinegar
1
teaspoon
Sriracha
MARINATED MUSHROOMS
16
ounces
baby portobello mushrooms
sliced thin (or mushrooms choice)
3
Tablespoons
Tamari or soy sauce
2
Tablespoons
Rice Vinegar
1
teaspoon
Sriracha
VEGETABLES
1
small white onion
diced (yield ½ cup)
1
bunch Romaine
bib or butter lettuce
8
ounces
water chestnuts
drained and chopped
Sauces
Chinese Mustard
Tamari or soy sauce
Instructions
ASIAN TOFU
Press Tofu according to directions, cut into two equal pieces and place in a container
, cut into two equal pieces and place in a container
Add all marinade ingredients together, whisk and pour over tofu.
Cover and place in the refrigerator for at least 1 hour
MUSHROOMS
Slice mushrooms thin
Place in a container
Whisk marinade ingredients together
Pour over mushrooms
Cover and refrigerate for at least 1 hour
GRILLING TOFU
Preheat grill to medium-low
Place tofu pieces directly on the grill or on a grill mat, or in a
grill basket.
Then cook 7-8 minutes on each side.
Remove from grill; wait until cool to the touch, and then cut into bite-sized pieces.
Set aside, or place back into the container with the leftover marinade and refrigerate until ready to use
VEGETABLES
Dice white onion
Drain and chop water chestnuts
Cut ends off lettuce and clean.
In a large
non-stick skillet, over medium-low heat, cook onions until translucent.
Add mushrooms with the marinade and cook until marinade dissipates.
Then, add water chestnuts and cook for a few minutes.
Then, add cooked tofu.
Toss with vegetables until heated through
SERVING
Place a large, shallow bowl in the middle of a bigger plate.
Place lettuce cups around the bowl.
Place vegan lettuce wrap filling in the bowl.
Serve with your choice of sauces (I served with Chinese mustard and Tamari)
Notes
Lettuce wraps are also a healthy alternative to using tortillas or taco shells. These recipes use lettuce instead to make life a little healthier.
Nutrition
Calories:
155
kcal
|
Carbohydrates:
22
g
|
Protein:
14
g
|
Fat:
2
g
|
Saturated Fat:
0.4
g
|
Polyunsaturated Fat:
1
g
|
Monounsaturated Fat:
0.4
g
|
Trans Fat:
0.01
g
|
Sodium:
1643
mg
|
Potassium:
788
mg
|
Fiber:
5
g
|
Sugar:
8
g
|
Vitamin A:
613
IU
|
Vitamin C:
5
mg
|
Calcium:
53
mg
|
Iron:
3
mg