Sesame Tofu Lettuce Wraps

Three tofu lettuce wraps with grated carrot on a plate.

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These lettuce wraps are loaded up with yummy veggies, sautéed mushrooms and crispy baked sesame tofu. Try them for a quick and easy vegan dinner. The leftovers can be tossed together to make a tofu salad or snack on the tofu with your favourite peanut sauce.

Prep Time10

Cook Time30

Course: Main Dish

Cuisine: Asian

Diet: Vegan

Servings:

Author: Deryn Macey

Ingredients

For the Sesame Baked Tofu

1 package extra-firm tofu
3 tbsp sesame oil
3 tbsp soy sauce use gluten-free tamari if needed
1 tbsp maple syrup
pinch of salt and pepper
1 tbsp garlic powder
2 tbsp sesame seeds
1 tbsp cornstarch or arrowroot powder

For the Lettuce Wraps

12 large romaine or butter lettuce leaves for wrapping
1 cup sliced and sautéed mushrooms
1 thinly sliced red pepper
1 cup grated carrot
1/2 a diced cucumber
4 chopped green onions
1 avocado diced
sriracha or almond satay sauce
optional garnishes: fresh lime juice cilantro, crushed peanuts or cashews

Instructions

To make the tofu, first wrap the block of tofu in a dish towel on a plate or baking tray and place a few heavy objects on top of it. A stack of cookbooks or cast-iron pan does the trick. Let it sit for 30-60 minutes.
Whisk together the marinade ingredients in a shallow dish, loaf pan or roasting pan. Once the tofu is done pressing, cut it into strips and place the strips in the marinade. Let sit for 30-60 minutes, up to overnight. Every 10 minutes or soon, carefully stir and spoon the marinade over the tofu so all the pieces are getting coated. When you're getting close to baking time, pre-heat the oven to 350 F and either line a baking try with parchment paper or spray it with some non-stick coconut oil cooking spray.
When the tofu is done marinating, mix in the cornstarch and sesame seeds then place the tofu strips on a baking sheet in a single layer.
Bake for 30-40 minutes, flipping halfway through.
To make the sautéed mushrooms, slice the mushrooms and add to a pan with either a quick spray of non-stick coconut oil cooking spray or a splash of water or broth. Saute until tender and browned.
Once the tofu is done, assemble the lettuce wraps with the rest of the ingredients then add a few strips of tofu to each, drizzle with sriracha or your favourite sauce plus any other garnishes and enjoy.

Notes

Find full details on how to press tofu here.

Nutrition facts include 1/4 of all toppings per serving. They do not include the optional garnishes.

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