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Vegan Lettuce Wraps Recipe
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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 Time10 minutes
Cook Time15 minutes
Total Time25 minutes
Course: Entrees
Cuisine: Asian
Diet: Vegan
Servings: 4 servings
Calories: 155kcal

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

Instructions

ASIAN TOFU

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

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: 155kcal | Carbohydrates: 22g | Protein: 14g | Fat: 2g | Saturated Fat: 0.4g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 0.4g | Trans Fat: 0.01g | Sodium: 1643mg | Potassium: 788mg | Fiber: 5g | Sugar: 8g | Vitamin A: 613IU | Vitamin C: 5mg | Calcium: 53mg | Iron: 3mg