Cashew Tofu Lettuce Wraps (Vegan!)
These easy, flavorful lettuce wraps are drizzled with a creamy peanut sauce. It's the perfect combination of light and refreshing, yet satisfying and protein-rich!
Servings: 3
Ingredients
For the cashew-tofu mixture:
- 14 oz. block extra-firm tofu (pressed*)
- 1/2 cup cashew pieces
- 4 green onions
- 3 cloves garlic
- 1 tsp. ginger, freshly grated
For the hoisin-tamari sauce:
- 1/4 cup hoisin sauce (gluten-free if needed)
- 2 Tbsp. tamari
- 1 1/2 Tbsp. rice vinegar
- 2 tsp. pure maple syrup
For serving:
- Bibb/butter lettuce leaves
- Peanut Sauce (for drizzling)
- Garnish (optional): mung bean sprouts, sesame seeds, green onions, crushed peanuts
Instructions
- Make the sauce: Add hoisin, tamari, rice vinegar, and maple syrup to a small bowl and whisk to combine. Set aside.
- Prepare tofu mixture: Slice green onions, mince garlic, and grate ginger. Crumble/tear tofu into small pieces.
- Cook: In a non-stick skillet over medium heat, add crumbled tofu. Sauté for 6-7 minutes until slightly golden, stirring occasionally to prevent sticking. Then add cashews, green onions, garlic, and ginger. Stir and sauté for 2-3 minutes.
- Add sauce: Reduce heat to medium-low. Add the hoisin-tamari sauce and cook for 1-2 minutes or until warmed through.
- Assemble wraps: Scoop mixture down the center of butter lettuce leaves. (Try not to overfill them.) Drizzle with peanut sauce. Top with mung bean sprouts, sesame seeds, crushed peanuts, or other desired toppings.
Notes
*Pressing tofu: Use a tofu press for about 15-20 minutes (or longer) or simply press between paper towels to remove excess moisture.
Yield: Recipe makes about 2.5 cups of the cashew-tofu mixture.
Make it spicy: Add chili sauce, red pepper flakes, or sriracha to taste.
For gluten-free: Use GF tamari and hoisin sauce. (San-J brand makes a vegan/GF hoisin.)
For oil-free: Ensure your hoisin sauce does not contain oil. (San-J's brand is oil-free.)
Nutrition: Estimated nutritional content is calculated without peanut sauce and optional toppings.
Nutrition Per Serving (Estimate)
Calories: 273 kcal | Carbohydrates: 25 g | Protein: 16 g | Fat: 13 g | Saturated Fat: 2 g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 4 g | Monounsaturated Fat: 6 g | Cholesterol: 1 mg | Potassium: 468 mg | Fiber: 2 g | Sugar: 12 g | Vitamin A: 161 IU | Vitamin C: 4 mg | Calcium: 81 mg | Iron: 4 mg
