Recipe Name Asian Vegetarian Lettuce Wraps Submitted by justhatchinideas
Recipe Description A new recipe we are trying.
Quantity 0 Quantity Unit
Prep Time (minutes) 10 Cook Time (minutes) 13 Ready In (minutes) 23
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Ingredients
Amount Measure Ingredient
1/4
cupblack or white sesame seeds
3
tablespoonssoy sauce, lite, (shoyu)
1
tablespoonrice vinegar
2
teaspoons packedbrown sugar
1/4
teaspoonblack pepper
1/8
tablespoonred pepper flakes, crushed
1
tablespooncanola oil
4
clovesgarlic minced
8
stalksgreen onion tops, chopped
4
teaspoonsfresh ginger, grated
1/2
blockextra firm tofu
1
can (8 oz), solids and liquidWater chestnuts - canned
2
medium whole (2-3/5" dia)Tomatoes, chopped
16
leaf, largeLettuce, iceberg
1
cupCooked Quinoa
Steps
Sequence Step
1Spray a large skillet with nonstick cooking spray. Place the skillet over medium-high heat and add sesame seeds. Cook 3 to 6 minutes, stirring often until sesame seeds are lightly browned and toasted. Remove from skillet and set aside.
2In a small bowl, combine soy sauce, vinegar, brown sugar, pepper, and pepper flakes. Set aside.
3Spray another large skillet with nonstick cooking spray. Place the skillet over medium-high heat and add canola oil. When oil is hot, add garlic, onions, and ginger. Stir-fry 1 to 2 minutes.
4Add tofu and stir-fry 1 to 2 minutes. Add water chestnuts, sesame seeds, and prepared soy sauce mixture. Stir-fry 2 to 3 minutes to heat through.
5Prepare 4 servings by rolling small portions of tofu mixture and chopped tomatoes in lettuce leaves. Serve with hot quinoa.