Spicy Tofu Lettuce Wraps

Spicy Tofu Lettuce Wraps might be just the hor d'oeuvre you are searching for. This recipe serves 2. For $2.74 per serving, this recipe covers 27% of your daily requirements of vitamins and minerals. Watching your figure? This gluten free, dairy free, lacto ovo vegetarian, and vegan recipe has 360 calories, 23g of protein, and 22g of fat per serving. This recipe from Damn Delicious has 22 fans. Head to the store and pick up sesame oil, tofu, romaine lettuce, and a few other things to make it today. From preparation to the plate, this recipe takes around 20 minutes. Overall, this recipe earns an amazing spoonacular score of 92%. Try Spicy Tofu Lettuce Wraps, Tofu Lettuce Wraps, and Bison Tofu Lettuce Wraps for similar recipes.

Servings: 2

Preparation duration: 10 minutes

Cooking duration: 10 minutes

 

Ingredients:

3 cloves garlic, minced

2 teaspoons ginger

2 cups chopped mushrooms

1 red bell pepper, diced

1 teaspoon rice vinegar

Romaine lettuce, for serving

1 tablespoon sesame oil

3 tablespoons soy sauce

2 teaspoons sugar

1 (12-ounce) package firm tofu

1 tablespoon vegetable oil

1-3 teaspoons sambal oelek (chili paste)

Equipment:

whisk

bowl

frying pan

paper towels

Cooking instruction summary:

In a small bowl, whisk together soy sauce, sesame oil, sambal oelek, ginger, sugar, rice vinegar and garlic; set aside. Heat vegetable oil in a skillet over medium heat. Add tofu and sear until golden brown, about 2-3 minutes on each side. Transfer to a paper towel-lined plate. Add mushrooms and bell pepper to skillet and cook, stirring frequently until tender, about 3-4 minutes. Stir in soy sauce mixture and cook until sauce has reduced slightly, about 2-3 minutes. To serve, spoon several tablespoons of the tofu mixture into the center of a lettuce leaf, taco-style.

 

Step by step:


1. In a small bowl, whisk together soy sauce, sesame oil, sambal oelek, ginger, sugar, rice vinegar and garlic; set aside.

2. Heat vegetable oil in a skillet over medium heat.

3. Add tofu and sear until golden brown, about 2-3 minutes on each side.

4. Transfer to a paper towel-lined plate.

5. Add mushrooms and bell pepper to skillet and cook, stirring frequently until tender, about 3-4 minutes. Stir in soy sauce mixture and cook until sauce has reduced slightly, about 2-3 minutes. To serve, spoon several tablespoons of the tofu mixture into the center of a lettuce leaf, taco-style.


Nutrition Information:

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359k Calories
22g Protein
22g Total Fat
20g Carbs
45% Health Score
Limit These
Calories
359k
18%

Fat
22g
34%

  Saturated Fat
7g
48%

Carbohydrates
20g
7%

  Sugar
10g
12%

Cholesterol
0.0mg
0%

Sodium
1530mg
67%

Get Enough Of These
Protein
22g
46%

Vitamin A
9266IU
185%

Vitamin C
82mg
100%

Vitamin K
92µg
88%

Folate
164µg
41%

Vitamin B2
0.54mg
32%

Vitamin B3
5mg
27%

Calcium
261mg
26%

Iron
4mg
24%

Manganese
0.46mg
23%

Fiber
5g
23%

Vitamin B6
0.45mg
22%

Potassium
724mg
21%

Copper
0.41mg
21%

Vitamin B5
1mg
19%

Phosphorus
166mg
17%

Selenium
10µg
15%

Vitamin B1
0.2mg
13%

Magnesium
40mg
10%

Vitamin E
1mg
10%

Zinc
1mg
7%

Vitamin D
0.19µg
1%

covered percent of daily need
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