Kate's Crispy Tofu Lettuce Wraps
Nutritional Info
- Servings Per Recipe: 8
- Amount Per Serving
- Calories: 144.1
- Total Fat: 10.0 g
- Cholesterol: 0.0 mg
- Sodium: 566.9 mg
- Total Carbs: 8.8 g
- Dietary Fiber: 1.9 g
- Protein: 5.8 g
View full nutritional breakdown of Kate's Crispy Tofu Lettuce Wraps calories by ingredient
Introduction
Tofu haters beware . . . this recipe just might change your mind. The key is to bake the tofu first to make it crispy. Tofu haters beware . . . this recipe just might change your mind. The key is to bake the tofu first to make it crispy.Number of Servings: 8
Ingredients
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1 Pkg extra-firm tofu, cubed
3 T. rice vinegar
1 T. sesame oil
4 T. low-sodium soy sauce
1 T. sugar
2 T water
1 T olive oil
1/2 t. salt
1/4 t. pepper
1/2 c. scallions, chopped
2 T. garlic, minced
2 T. ginger, minced
1 c. water chestnuts, chopped
1/4 c. pine nuts
1/4 c. slivered almonds
Directions
Preheat oven to 400F.
Dry tofu and toss in a bowl with 2 T. of soy sauce, salt and pepper.
Spread tofu out on a baking sheet and bake for 30-40 minutes, tossing once, until golden and crisp.
In a large skillet over medium-high heat, saute garlic and ginger in olive oil for 3 minutes.
Add tofu, chestnuts, scallions, vinegar, remaining soy sauce, sesame oil, sugar and water and heat 5 minutes or until liquid is absorbed.
Meanwhile, fry pine nuts and almonds in a dry skillet over medium heat until golden, about 4 to 5 minutes.
Transfer tofu mixture to a bowl and stir in the nuts.
Serve in lettuce wraps or over rice.
Makes 8 half cup servings
Number of Servings: 8
Recipe submitted by SparkPeople user AKAKATE.
Dry tofu and toss in a bowl with 2 T. of soy sauce, salt and pepper.
Spread tofu out on a baking sheet and bake for 30-40 minutes, tossing once, until golden and crisp.
In a large skillet over medium-high heat, saute garlic and ginger in olive oil for 3 minutes.
Add tofu, chestnuts, scallions, vinegar, remaining soy sauce, sesame oil, sugar and water and heat 5 minutes or until liquid is absorbed.
Meanwhile, fry pine nuts and almonds in a dry skillet over medium heat until golden, about 4 to 5 minutes.
Transfer tofu mixture to a bowl and stir in the nuts.
Serve in lettuce wraps or over rice.
Makes 8 half cup servings
Number of Servings: 8
Recipe submitted by SparkPeople user AKAKATE.
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