Even meat eaters will like these simple to prepare lettuce wraps without meat. Tofu offers a texture resembling that of ground chicken. Additionally, the hoisin sauce, water chestnuts, and mushrooms bring this meal to life. How much flavor is contained in these simple vegan wraps will blow your mind. For dipping, serve with Thai peanut sauce.
| Prep Time: | 20 mins |
| Cook Time: | 15 mins |
| Additional Time: | 20 mins |
| Total Time: | 55 mins |
| Servings: | 6 |
| Yield: | 6 lettuce wraps |
Ingredients
- 3 tablespoons hoisin sauce
- 3 tablespoons soy sauce
- 3 tablespoons minced fresh ginger root
- 2 tablespoons rice vinegar
- 1 tablespoon Sriracha sauce
- 1 tablespoon sesame oil
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 (12 ounce) package extra-firm tofu
- 2 tablespoons grapeseed oil
- ½ medium onion, chopped
- 6 baby bella mushrooms, chopped
- 1 (8 ounce) can water chestnuts, rinsed and chopped
- 1 medium head bibb or Boston lettuce, separated into leaves
- 2 tablespoons Onions, spring or scallions (includes tops and bulb), raw
- 2 tablespoons shredded carrots, or to taste
Instructions
- Combine hoisin sauce, soy sauce, ginger, rice vinegar, Sriracha sauce, sesame oil, and garlic in a bowl; mix to combine and set aside.
- Place tofu onto a plate and place another plate on top. Set a 3- to 5-pound weight on top. Press tofu for 20 to 30 minutes; drain and discard the accumulated liquid.
- Heat oil in a skillet or wok over medium-high heat. Crumble tofu into the skillet and cook for 5 minutes. Add onion and cook and stir for 3 minutes. Stir in mushrooms and water chestnuts and cook for 2 to 3 minutes.
- Stir in hoisin mixture and mix well. Cook enough for the liquid to reduce some.
- Serve with lettuce and garnish with green onions and carrots.
Nutrition Facts
| Calories | 188 kcal |
| Carbohydrate | 19 g |
| Cholesterol | 0 mg |
| Dietary Fiber | 4 g |
| Protein | 9 g |
| Saturated Fat | 1 g |
| Sodium | 705 mg |
| Sugars | 7 g |
| Fat | 10 g |
| Unsaturated Fat | 0 g |