Savory Tofu Lettuce Wraps
Serves 4
Time 20 min
Take a break from meat and serve these easy wraps at your next get-together. They're full of protein and flavor and low in fat.
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Ingredients
- 1 tablespoon canola oil
- 1/4 medium yellow onion, finely chopped
- 1/2 medium zucchini, finely chopped
- 2 medium carrots, finely chopped
- 1 (8.0-ounce) package baked tofu, Asian- or teriyaki-style, cut into 1/2-inch cubes
- 1 tablespoon finely chopped fresh mint
- 3 green onions, chopped
- 1 (8.0-ounce) can sliced water chestnuts, drained
- 1/4 cup hoisin sauce, plus more for dipping
- 1 head butter lettuce
- Lime wedges
Method
Heat oil in a large skillet over medium high heat.
Add onion, zucchini and carrots and cook until softened, about 5 minutes.
Stir in tofu, mint, green onions and water chestnuts.
Add 1/4 cup of the hoisin sauce and bring to a simmer.
Cook until the vegetable are cooked through, 5 to 7 minutes, stirring often.
Remove from heat and serve tofu mixture with lettuce leaves for wrapping, lime wedges for squeezing and additional sauce for dipping, if you like.
Nutritional Info:
Per serving: 250 calories (100 from fat), 12g total fat, 1.5g saturated fat, 0mg cholesterol, 700mg sodium, 21g carbohydrates (5g dietary fiber, 7g sugar), 15g protein.
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Ingredients
- 1 tablespoon canola oil
- 1/4 medium yellow onion, finely chopped
- 1/2 medium zucchini, finely chopped
- 2 medium carrots, finely chopped
- 1 (8.0-ounce) package baked tofu, Asian- or teriyaki-style, cut into 1/2-inch cubes
- 1 tablespoon finely chopped fresh mint
- 3 green onions, chopped
- 1 (8.0-ounce) can sliced water chestnuts, drained
- 1/4 cup hoisin sauce, plus more for dipping
- 1 head butter lettuce
- Lime wedges