Spicy Tofu Lettuce Wraps
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These Spicy Tofu Lettuce Wraps are a perfect dupe for those famous PF Changs wraps! Crispy tofu paired with water chestnuts, scallions, and a kick from red Thai chili, all wrapped up in fresh butter lettuce. Top it off with pickled red onions, cilantro, and a squeeze of lime for a burst of flavor. Perfect for a light, yet hearty meal!
Equipment
- kitchen towel
- Baking Sheet
- heavy skillet
- large nonstick pan
Ingredients
- 14 ounces firm tofu drained
- ½ cup water chestnuts chopped
- 2 scallions sliced on diagonal
- 1 red Thai chili thinly sliced
- ¾ cup Christine‘s stir fry sauce click for recipe
- 1 tbsp coconut oil
- 1 large head butter lettuce
Toppings
- Christine’s pickled red onions click for recipe
- lime wedges
- cilantro
- bean sprouts
- carrots shreds
Instructions
- Drain tofu by wrapping in a kitchen towel. Place the tofu on a baking sheet with a heavy skillet on top to help release all of the water and let drain for about 10 minutes. Then, crumble tofu and set aside.14 ounces firm tofu
- Using a large nonstick pan, place on the stove top at medium high heat. Add 1 tablespoon of coconut oil. Next add tofu in an even layer across the frying pan. Let cook until the tofu looks golden brown and crispy, about 5 minutes.1 tbsp coconut oil
- Add stir fry sauce mixture and water chestnuts, stirring until the liquid is fully absorbed, about three minutes.¾ cup Christine‘s stir fry sauce, ½ cup water chestnuts
- Remove tofu from heat.
- Fill 10 large lettuce leaves with the tofu filling. Garnish with pickled red onion, cilantro, carrots, bean sprouts, sliced chili, green onion, and fresh lime juice.2 scallions, 1 red Thai chili, 1 large head butter lettuce, Christine’s pickled red onions, lime wedges, cilantro, bean sprouts, carrots
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Kitchen Tools You’ll Want:
- A nonstick skillet or cast iron pan (for crispy tofu!)
- A tofu press or just a heavy skillet and towel
- A microplane for zesting fresh lime
- Lettuce spinner to keep your butter lettuce nice and crisp
Cooking Tips:
- If you like extra spice, add a splash of chili oil or sriracha to the pan.
- Swap out tofu for ground turkey or chicken if you want a meat-based version.
- Want to save time? Use pre-shredded carrots or store-bought pickled onions.
Nutrition
Serving: 2wrapsCalories: 190kcalCarbohydrates: 13gProtein: 10gFat: 10gFiber: 3gSugar: 5g
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