Low Calorie Thai Lettuce Wraps
Lettuce wraps are a popular dish in Thai cuisine and are known for their refreshing and light flavors. They are often served as an appetizer or a light main course.
This is vegan, gluten free and high protein recipe. Dish can be prepared in 30 minutes. Recipe requires some culinary experience (medium difficulty). Number of ingredients: 13.
Ingredients
- 8 ounce Firm Tofu
- 2 tablespoon Soy Sauce
- 1 teaspoon Sesame Oil
- 2 clove Garlic
- 1 teaspoon Ginger
- 1 medium Carrot
- 1 medium Red Bell Pepper
- 1 can Water Chestnuts
- 1 juice of Lime
- 2 tablespoon Hoisin Sauce
- 8 leaf Lettuce Leaves
- 4 sprig Fresh Cilantro
- 4 tablespoon Peanuts
Instructions
- In a large non-stick skillet, heat the sesame oil over medium heat. Add the garlic and ginger and cook for 1 minute.
- Add the tofu and cook until browned, about 5 minutes.
- Add the carrot, bell pepper, and water chestnuts. Cook for another 3 minutes.
- In a small bowl, whisk together the soy sauce, lime juice, and hoisin sauce. Pour the sauce over the tofu mixture and stir to combine.
- Remove from heat and let cool slightly.
- To serve, spoon the tofu mixture onto lettuce leaves. Top with fresh cilantro and peanuts.
- Roll up the lettuce leaves and enjoy!
Nutrition Facts
Servings 4
- Amount Per Serving
- Calories 180kcal
- % Daily Value *
- Total Fat 5g8%
- Total Carbohydrate 25g9%
- Sugars 5g
- Protein 10g20%
* The Percentage Daily Values are calculated from a 2,000 calorie diet. Your specific daily value may vary, depending on your individual calorie requirements.