Vegetarian Lettuce Wraps

Light, fresh, and bursting with bold flavors, these Vegetarian Lettuce Wraps are the perfect choice for a healthy and satisfying meal. Featuring crispy butter lettuce leaves filled with savory stir-fried tofu, vibrant vegetables like carrot, red bell pepper, and water chestnuts, and a rich sauce made with soy sauce, hoisin, and sesame oil, this recipe brings a delightful balance of textures and tastes. With just 15 minutes of prep time and a quick 10-minute cook time, these wraps are perfect for busy weeknights or as an impressive appetizer. Garnish with fresh cilantro and crushed peanuts for an extra layer of flavor, and enjoy a delicious plant-based dish that’s both light and nourishing. Perfect for vegetarian and gluten-free diets (with the right soy sauce), these wraps are a fun, hands-on way to enjoy a meal!

Nutriscore Rating: 85/100

Prep Time:15 mins

Cook Time:10 mins

Total Time:25 mins

Servings: 4

Ingredients

• 12 pieces Butter lettuce leaves
• 1 block (14 oz) Extra-firm tofu
• 1 medium Carrot, grated
• 1 medium Red bell pepper, finely diced
• 0.5 cup Water chestnuts, chopped
• 3 stalks Green onions, thinly sliced
• 3 tablespoons Soy sauce
• 2 tablespoons Hoisin sauce
• 1 tablespoon Rice vinegar
• 1 tablespoon Sesame oil
• 2 cloves Garlic, minced
• 1 teaspoon Ginger, grated
• 1 tablespoon Vegetable oil
• 0.25 cup Chopped fresh cilantro (optional, for garnish)
• 0.25 cup Crushed peanuts (optional, for garnish)

Directions

Step 1

Press the block of tofu to remove excess water: Wrap the tofu in a clean kitchen towel, place it on a plate, and set something heavy on top (like a skillet). Let it press for about 10 minutes.

Step 2

While the tofu is pressing, prepare the vegetables: Grate the carrot, dice the red bell pepper, chop the water chestnuts, and slice the green onions. Set them aside.

Step 3

Once the tofu is pressed, crumble it into small pieces using your hands or a fork.

Step 4

In a small bowl, mix the soy sauce, hoisin sauce, rice vinegar, sesame oil, minced garlic, and grated ginger to make the sauce.

Step 5

Heat the vegetable oil in a large skillet or wok over medium-high heat. Add the crumbled tofu and stir-fry for 3-4 minutes until slightly golden.

Step 6

Add the diced bell pepper, grated carrot, chopped water chestnuts, and sliced green onions to the skillet. Stir-fry everything for another 3 minutes to combine.

Step 7

Pour the prepared sauce into the skillet and toss to coat the tofu and vegetables evenly. Cook for an additional 2 minutes, allowing the flavors to meld together. Remove from heat.

Step 8

To assemble the lettuce wraps, lay out the butter lettuce leaves on a serving platter. Fill each leaf with a few spoonfuls of the tofu mixture.

Step 9

Garnish the wraps with chopped cilantro and crushed peanuts, if desired, for added flavor and crunch.

Step 10

Serve immediately and enjoy!

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	(1067.1g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	1361.0

Total Fat 79.7g	0%
Saturated Fat 11.6g	0%
Polyunsaturated Fat 14.8g
Cholesterol 1.0mg	0%
Sodium 2409.4mg	0%
Total Carbohydrate 92.9g	0%
Dietary Fiber 25.5g	0%
Total Sugars 31.0g
Protein 83.7g	0%

Vitamin D 0IU	0%
Calcium 2892.2mg	0%
Iron 16.3mg	0%
Potassium 3082.7mg	0%

*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.

Source of Calories

Fat: 50.4%

Protein: 23.5%

Carbs: 26.1%