BEST AND EASIEST VEGAN ASIAN LETTUCE WRAPS
This recipe for vegan Asian lettuce wraps is one of my favorite recipes for a light lunch or a very easy dinner. This lettuce wrap is made with tofu, shiitakes and other fresh and delicious ingredients.
10 lettuce wraps
Calories: 133kcal
Ingredients
- 2 tablespoons vegetable oil
- 2 ½ cups shiitake mushrooms sliced
- 2 teaspoons finely grated ginger
- 2 cloves garlic chopped or grated
- 1 block firm or extra-firm tofu
- 2 tablespoons sesame seeds
- 2 teaspoons brown sugar
- 1 tablespoon rice vinegar
- 3 tablespoons soy sauce or tamari
- 1 tablespoon toasted sesame oil
- 1 teaspoon sambal oelek or sriracha
- Salt to taste
For Serving
- 10 lettuce cups
- ¼ cup roasted cashews chopped
- 2 carrots julienned
- ¼ cup cilantro chopped
Instructions
- Prepare the Tofu: Press the tofu between two paper towels to remove excess liquid, then dice or crumble it.
- Make the Sauce: In a small bowl, combine the brown sugar, rice vinegar, soy sauce or tamari, sesame oil, and sambal oelek or sriracha. Set aside.
- Cook the Mushrooms: Heat the vegetable oil in a pan over medium heat. Add the mushrooms and cook for about 5 minutes, until softened.
- Add Aromatics: Stir in the ginger and garlic, cooking for another 5 minutes. Be mindful not to let the garlic burn. Add the tofu and cook for 5-7 minutes, stirring occasionally, until it begins to stick slightly to the pan.
- Add Sesame and Sauce: Sprinkle in the sesame seeds and mix well. Pour in the sauce mixture and let it cook for about 7 minutes until the flavors meld. Season with salt to taste, remove from heat, and let it cool slightly.
- Prepare the Toppings: While the filling cools, prepare the lettuce cups, julienne the carrots, and chop the cilantro.
- Serve: Spoon 1-2 tablespoons of the tofu-shiitake mixture into each lettuce cup. Top with chopped cashews, julienned carrots, and cilantro.
Notes
For best results, remove thick shiitake mushroom stems and use only the caps. Enjoy each bite with a burst of flavors and textures!
Nutrition
Serving: 1serving | Calories: 133kcal | Carbohydrates: 9g | Protein: 7g | Fat: 8g | Saturated Fat: 3g | Sodium: 335mg | Potassium: 298mg | Fiber: 3g | Sugar: 3g | Vitamin A: 3842IU | Vitamin C: 6mg | Calcium: 82mg | Iron: 2mg