Thai Tofu Lettuce Wraps Recipe

Nutrition Facts

  • One serving:
  • (2 each)
  • Calories:
  • 507
  • Fat:
  • 43 g
  • Saturated Fat:
  • 6 g
  • Cholesterol:
  • 3 mg
  • Sodium:
  • 558 mg
  • Carbohydrate:
  • 20 g
  • Fiber:
  • 4 g
  • Protein:
  • 18 g


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Thai Tofu Lettuce Wraps

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I couldn't keep this yummy, light lunch under wraps. The original recipe featured chicken, but I modified it for my vegetarian husband. Now both of us prefer the Thai-style tofu version.

SERVINGS: 4

CATEGORY: Main Dish

METHOD:

TIME: Prep/Total Time: 25 min.

Ingredients:

  • 1/4 cup rice vinegar
  • 1/4 cup vegetable oil
  • 2 tablespoons lime juice
  • 2 tablespoons mayonnaise
  • 2 tablespoons creamy peanut butter
  • 1 tablespoon brown sugar
  • 1 tablespoon soy sauce
  • 2 teaspoons minced fresh gingerroot
  • 1 teaspoon sesame oil
  • 1 teaspoon Thai chili sauce
  • 1 garlic clove, peeled
  • 1/2 cup minced fresh cilantro, divided
  • 1 package (14 ounces) firm tofu, drained and cut into 1/2-inch cubes
  • 1/2 cup chopped green onions
  • 1/2 cup shredded carrots
  • 1 small sweet red pepper, diced
  • 3/4 cup dry roasted peanuts, chopped, divided
  • 8 Bibb or Boston lettuce leaves

Directions:

For dressing, in a blender, combine the first 11 ingredients; cover and process until smooth. Stir in 1/4 cup cilantro.
    In a large bowl, combine the tofu, onions, carrots, red pepper, 1/2 cup peanuts and remaining cilantro. Add dressing and toss to coat. Divide among lettuce leaves; sprinkle with remaining peanuts. Fold lettuce over filling. Yield: 4 servings.


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