Vegetarian Lettuce Wraps Recipe

Name: Vegetarian Lettuce Wraps
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 2 tablespoons raw peanuts; 2 tablespoons canola oil; 1 cup finely diced tofu; salt to taste; 1 large cucumber, finely diced; 5 radishes, grated; 1 large tomato, finely diced; 1 (8 ounce) can water chestnuts, drained and finely chopped (optional); 3 tablespoons soy sauce, or to taste; 1 teaspoon lemon juice; 1 large head of iceberg lettuce, leaves separated

Servings: persons

2 tablespoons raw peanuts
2 tablespoons canola oil
1 cup finely diced tofu
salt to taste
1 large cucumber, finely diced
5 radishes, grated
1 large tomato, finely diced
1 (8 ounce) can water chestnuts, drained and finely chopped (optional)
3 tablespoons soy sauce, or to taste
1 teaspoon lemon juice
1 large head of iceberg lettuce, leaves separated

1
Roast peanuts in a skillet over high heat, stirring frequently until brown, reducing heat to medium if necessary, about 5 minutes; set aside to cool. In a food processor, grind peanuts into a coarse powder.
2
Heat canola oil in a skillet over medium heat; add tofu and season with salt to taste. Turn tofu frequently until all sides are brown, 8 to 10 minutes; remove from heat. Pat tofu dry with a paper towel and allow to cool, about 5 minutes.
3
Combine cucumber, radish, tomato, water chestnuts, soy sauce, and lemon juice in a large bowl. Add tofu and peanut powder just before serving.
4
Arrange lettuce leaves around the edge of a large platter and mound tofu filling in the center. To eat, spoon 1 or 2 tablespoons tofu mixture into the center of a leaf and wrap lettuce around filling like a burrito.

127

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No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 11 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 2 tablespoons raw peanuts, 2 tablespoons canola oil, 1 cup finely diced tofu, salt to taste, and more.

Yes, Vegetarian Lettuce Wraps falls under the Vegetarian category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3–4 days. Reheat gently before serving.

Vegetarian Lettuce Wraps

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