Description
These Tofu Lettuce Wraps are a flavorful and healthy dish featuring crispy tofu, sautéed mushrooms, crunchy water chestnuts, and a savory sauce made with hoisin, soy sauce, and sesame oil. Wrapped in fresh butter lettuce leaves, they make a perfect light meal or appetizer that’s both vegan and gluten free when using appropriate sauces.
Ingredients
Scale
Tofu Mixture
- 2 tablespoons vegetable oil
- 16 ounces super firm tofu, patted dry
- 8 ounces cremini mushrooms, finely chopped
- 8 ounce can water chestnuts, drained and chopped
- 4 cloves garlic, minced
- 2 teaspoons fresh grated ginger or 1/2 teaspoon dried ginger
- 4 green onions, white and green parts sliced
Sauce
- 4 tablespoons hoisin sauce
- 3 tablespoons low-sodium soy sauce
- 2 tablespoons seasoned rice vinegar
- 1 teaspoon toasted sesame oil
- 1 tablespoon Sriracha hot sauce, less if desired
To Serve
- 1 head butter lettuce leaves, separated
Instructions
- Heat Oil and Cook Tofu: Heat the vegetable oil in a large non-stick or cast iron skillet over medium-high heat. Crumble the super firm tofu into the pan with your fingers and cook for about 10 minutes, stirring frequently, until the tofu becomes golden brown and slightly crispy.
- Add Mushrooms: Add the finely chopped cremini mushrooms to the pan and cook for about 3 minutes until they soften and release their moisture.
- Add Aromatics and Chestnuts: Stir in the chopped water chestnuts, minced garlic, grated ginger, and half of the sliced green onions. Cook for 30 seconds until fragrant, stirring constantly.
- Mix Sauce and Simmer: Reduce the heat to low-medium. Pour in the hoisin sauce, low-sodium soy sauce, seasoned rice vinegar, toasted sesame oil, and Sriracha hot sauce. Stir to coat the tofu and vegetable mixture evenly. Cook for 1-2 minutes until the sauce is bubbling and well combined. Remove from heat.
- Assemble Wraps: Spoon the tofu filling into individual butter lettuce leaves. Garnish with the remaining green onions and additional hot sauce if desired. Serve immediately for best freshness and texture.
Notes
- Use super firm tofu that comes vacuum-sealed and doesn’t require pressing; if unavailable, use extra-firm tofu pressed well to remove excess water.
- For a gluten-free version, substitute regular soy sauce and hoisin sauce with gluten-free tamari and gluten-free hoisin sauce.
- Store leftover tofu filling in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 4 days.
- Reheat the filling gently in a microwave or on the stovetop until warmed through before serving.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup filling with 2 lettuce leaves
- Calories: 220 kcal
- Sugar: 6 g
- Sodium: 520 mg
- Fat: 12 g
- Saturated Fat: 1.5 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 18 g
- Fiber: 3 g
- Protein: 15 g
- Cholesterol: 0 mg
