Vietnamese Lettuce Rolls With Spicy Grilled Tofu Recipe

Name: Vietnamese Lettuce Rolls With Spicy Grilled Tofu
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1 (16-ounce) package water-packed firm tofu, drained; 1/2 cup fresh lime juice; 1/2 cup honey; 1/4 cup thinly sliced peeled fresh lemongrass; 2 tablespoons low-sodium soy sauce; 3/4 teaspoon chile paste with garlic; 1/4 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper; 3 garlic cloves, minced; Cooking spray; 1 head romaine lettuce; 1/2 cup cilantro leaves; 3 tablespoons chopped dry-roasted peanuts; 36 small mint leaves; 36 (2-inch) strips julienne-cut carrot; 12 basil leaves

Servings: persons

1 (16-ounce) package water-packed firm tofu, drained
1/2 cup fresh lime juice
1/2 cup honey
1/4 cup thinly sliced peeled fresh lemongrass
2 tablespoons low-sodium soy sauce
3/4 teaspoon chile paste with garlic
1/4 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
3 garlic cloves, minced
Cooking spray
1 head romaine lettuce
1/2 cup cilantro leaves
3 tablespoons chopped dry-roasted peanuts
36 small mint leaves
36 (2-inch) strips julienne-cut carrot
12 basil leaves

1
Cut tofu crosswise into 12 (1/2-inch) slices. Place tofu slices on several layers of heavy-duty paper towels. Cover tofu with additional paper towels. Place a cutting board on top of tofu; place a cast-iron skillet on top of cutting board. Let stand 30 minutes to 1 hour. (Tofu is ready when a slice bends easily without tearing or crumbling.) Arrange tofu in a single layer in a 13 x 9-inch baking dish.
2
Combine juice and the next 6 ingredients (juice through garlic) in a small saucepan, and bring to a boil. Cook 1 minute, stirring until honey dissolves. Pour over tofu. Cover and let stand at room temperature 1 hour.
3
Prepare grill.
4
Remove tofu from dish, and reserve marinade. Coat tofu with cooking spray. Place tofu on grill rack coated with cooking spray. Grill 3 minutes on each side or until browned.
5
Remove 12 large outer leaves from lettuce head; reserve remaining lettuce for another use. Remove bottom half of each lettuce leaf; reserve for another use. Place 1 tofu slice on each lettuce leaf top. Top each leaf top with 2 teaspoons cilantro, 3/4 teaspoon peanuts, 3 mint leaves, 3 carrot strips, and 1 basil leaf. Wrap leaf around toppings. Serve with reserved marinade.

757

kcal

Calories

Fat

163

Carbs

Protein

Fat Carbs Protein

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

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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 15 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1 (16-ounce) package water-packed firm tofu, drained, 1/2 cup fresh lime juice, 1/2 cup honey, 1/4 cup thinly sliced peeled fresh lemongrass, and more.

Yes, Vietnamese Lettuce Rolls With Spicy Grilled Tofu 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.

Vietnamese Lettuce Rolls With Spicy Grilled Tofu

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