Baked Tofu & Shiitake Mushroom Lettuce Wraps

baked tofu lettuce wraps
Prep Time 20 mins
Cook Time 15 mins
Total Time 35 mins
Courses: ,
Difficulty: Beginner
Servings: 4
Best Season: Suitable throughout the year
Description

Enjoy these lettuce wraps as an appetizer or a meal. You're going to love them either way!

Baked Tofu
    The Sauce:
  • 1 teaspoon sesame oil
  • 1/4 cup teriyaki sauce
  • 1/4 cup dry white wine (can substitute with veggie broth)
  • 2 tablespoons pure maple syrup
  • pinch red pepper flake
    • The Filling:
  • 1 tablespoon extra virgin olive oil
  • 1 cup mushrooms (cut thin, and roughly chopped)
  • 2/3 cup red bell pepper (small dice)
  • 1 cup fresh or frozen corn
  • 1 1/2 cups baked tofu (small dice)
  • 2 tablespoons pine nuts
  • 1 head bibbed lettuce (8 full leaves)
  • 1 avocado (pitted and diced)
Instructions
  1. 1
    baked tofu lettuce wraps

    Purchase or make a batch of our baked tofu. You will need a total of 1.5 cups.

  2. 2

    Heat the olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Add and saute the mushrooms for 2 to 3 minutes, stirring often.

  3. 3

    Next, add the bell pepper and cook for 3 to 5 minutes more. Add the tofu and stir gently to combine.

  4. 4

    Finally, add the corn, pine nuts, and sauce mixture to the skillet. Continue to cook until the sauce has reduced. Then remove the mixture from the heat, and stir in the cilantro.

  5. 5
    baked tofu lettuce wraps

    Arrange the individual lettuce leaves on a platter, fill each leaf with approximately 1 - 2 tablespoons of the filling, and top with fresh avocado.

    For gluten-free lettuce wraps, use gluten-free teriyaki sauce.

Nutrition Facts

Servings 4

Serving Size 2

Amount Per Serving
Calories 262kcal
% Daily Value *
Total Fat 14.8g23%
Saturated Fat 2.3g12%
Sodium 520mg22%
Potassium 540mg16%
Total Carbohydrate 23.6g8%
Dietary Fiber 5.2g21%
Sugars 7.8g
Protein 11.4g23%
Vitamin A 2140 IU
Vitamin C 38 mg
Calcium 146 mg
Iron 2.6 mg
Vitamin E 2.6 mg
Vitamin K 62 mcg
Vitamin B6 0.32 mg
Folate 112 mcg
Magnesium 72 mg
Zinc 1.6 mg
Selenium 12 mcg

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily value may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.

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