THAI TOFU LETTUCE WRAPS

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I couldn't keep this yummy, light lunch under wraps. The original recipe featured chicken, but I modified it for my vegetarian husband. Now both of us prefer the Thai-style tofu version. -Laureen Pittman, Riverside, California

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Lunch

Time 25m

Yield 4 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 18

1/4 cup rice vinegar
1/4 cup canola oil
2 tablespoons lime juice
2 tablespoons mayonnaise
2 tablespoons creamy peanut butter
1 tablespoon brown sugar
1 tablespoon soy sauce
2 teaspoons minced fresh gingerroot
1 teaspoon sesame oil
1 teaspoon Thai chili sauce
1 garlic clove, peeled
1/2 cup minced fresh cilantro, divided
1 package (14 ounces) firm tofu, drained and cut into 1/2-inch cubes
1/2 cup chopped green onions
1/2 cup shredded carrots
1 small sweet red pepper, diced
3/4 cup dry roasted peanuts, chopped, divided
8 Bibb or Boston lettuce leaves

Steps:

  • For dressing, in a blender, combine the first 11 ingredients; cover and process until smooth. Stir in 1/4 cup cilantro., In a large bowl, combine the tofu, onions, carrots, red pepper, 1/2 cup peanuts and remaining cilantro. Add dressing and toss to coat. Divide among lettuce leaves; sprinkle with remaining peanuts. Fold lettuce over filling.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 507 calories, Fat 43g fat (6g saturated fat), Cholesterol 3mg cholesterol, Sodium 558mg sodium, Carbohydrate 20g carbohydrate (9g sugars, Fiber 4g fiber), Protein 18g protein.

Panda Queen
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These wraps are a great way to get your kids to eat their vegetables. My kids love them!


Chesrae Herandien
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I love the fact that these lettuce wraps are so versatile. You can use any type of tofu, vegetables, or sauce that you like.


Ejaz Sohail
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These lettuce wraps are a great healthy alternative to traditional tacos or burritos. They're also really easy to make.


molly
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I'm not a big fan of lettuce wraps, but these were really good. The filling is flavorful and the lettuce cups are nice and crispy.


mbshamim islam
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These wraps are a great way to use up leftover tofu. They're also really easy to make and they taste great.


Kagga Kenneth
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I've made these wraps several times now and they're always a hit. My friends and family love them.


Avrah Furman
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These lettuce wraps are a great way to get your daily dose of vegetables. They're also really tasty!


Aleah Keller
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I love the combination of flavors in these wraps. The tofu is perfectly seasoned and the vegetables are fresh and crunchy.


xmile xD
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These were so easy to make and they tasted amazing! I used ground chicken instead of tofu and they were still delicious.


Maria Noman123
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I'm not a big fan of tofu, but these wraps were surprisingly delicious. The sauce is amazing and the lettuce cups add a nice crunch.


Saeedali Rajpoot
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These lettuce wraps were a hit at my party! Everyone loved the fresh, flavorful filling and the crispy lettuce cups. I'll definitely be making these again.