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Vegan Thai Lettuce Wraps

I always enjoy this meal either with lettuce or rice. I am a seaweed kind of girl, and it's a great addition on top. The important part for this recipe is to only add the red cabbage for the last 5 minutes of cooking so it keeps its vibrant purple color. Enjoy!
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 25 minutes
Total Time 35 minutes
Course Appetizer, Main Course
Cuisine Thai
Servings 6 people
Calories 298 kcal

Equipment

  • bowls
  • fork
  • measuring cups and spoons
  • cutting board
  • knife
  • large pan or pot
  • spatula

Ingredients
  

  • 1 head lettuce

Filling

  • 12-14 oz. extra firm tofu 1 tofu block
  • 1 red bell pepper
  • 1 zucchini
  • 1/2 an onion
  • 5 cloves garlic
  • 4 oz. Carrot
  • 8 oz. Red cabbage
  • 1 tsp pepper
  • 1/2 tsp salt
  • 3 tbsp. sesame oil

Sauce

  • 6.4 oz. Sweet chili sauce
  • 1 tbsp. Peanut butter
  • 1/2 tsp Ginger powder
  • 1/2 tbsp. sriracha
  • 2 tbsp. coconut aminos
  • 1 tsp rice vinegar

Garnish

  • 5 tbsp. Peanuts
  • 1/4 cup Cilantro

Instructions
 

  • Press Tofu:
    Gently squeeze the tofu with a clean reusable towel to drain out the water. Place a plate or heavy object on it while it is wrapped in the towels.
  • Cut:
    Cut the bell pepper, zucchini, carrot, red cabbage, onion, into bite sized pieces. Cut the garlic into minced size.
  • Sauce:
    Mix the sweet chili sauce, peanut butter, ginger powder, and sriracha. If it isn’t mixing, add 1 tbsp. of hot water.
  • Cook:
    In a big pan or pot on medium heat, sauté the onion in oil until it is translucent. Then add the garlic in and stir for a minute.
  • Crumble the tofu into the pot and add a 1 tbsp. of oil or water. Leave for a few minutes.
  • Cook:
    Throw in the veggies and mix, except the red cabbage and cook for 5 minutes with a lid. Stir in the red cabbage and the sauce, cook for another 5 minutes.
  • Serve:
    Wash the lettuce and place the filling into the lettuce. Feel free to add any toppings you like. I added some cilantro and peanuts, enjoy!

Notes

  • If you are on a soy free diet, replace tofu with lentils or chickpeas. Make sure they are cooked before adding it with the step to cook it with the onions and garlic.
  • If you are allergic to coconut aminos, add 1.5 tbsp. of soy sauce.
  • If you do not like some of the veggies I have chosen, add in the veggies you think would be good.
  • If you are on a oil free diet, add 1 tbsp. of water to sauté the onions, garlic, and veggies. Keep adding 1 tbsp. of water when the onions or veggies are sticking onto the pan. It takes longer when cooking with water, compared to oil. Bake the tofu or air fry it to obtain texture for 25 minutes, 11 minutes on each side.
  • If you are looking for a healthier alternative of the sweet chili sauce. Date Lady Sweet Chili Sauce

Nutrition

Calories: 298kcalCarbohydrates: 30gProtein: 11gFat: 16gSaturated Fat: 3gCholesterol: 1mgSodium: 727mgPotassium: 623mgFiber: 5gSugar: 21gVitamin A: 4766IUVitamin C: 58mgCalcium: 85mgIron: 2mg
Keyword easy, easy healthy vegan recipes, gluten free, healthy, vegan
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