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Hoisin Tofu Lettuce Cups

Skip the meat and make these light and fresh Hoisin Tofu Lettuce Cups for a fast and easy vegetarian weeknight dinner. 

Prep Time
45 mins
Cook Time
45 mins
Total Time
55 mins
Servings: 4 2 cups each
Calories: 3686 kcal
Course: Main Course , Dinner
Cuisine: Asian

Ingredients

  • 14 oz. extra firm tofu $1.79
  • 1/4 tsp salt $0.02
  • 2 Tbsp cornstarch $0.08
  • 2 Tbsp cooking oil $0.08
  • 1/2 cup hoisin sauce $0.89
  • 2 green onions $0.25
  • 1 carrot $0.15
  • 1/4 cup peanuts $0.12
  • 1 cup cooked rice $0.25
  • 1 head lettuce* $2.49

Instructions

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  1. Remove your tofu from the package and place it between two plates or rimmed baking sheets. Place something heavy on top, like a cast iron skillet, to weigh it down and press out the excess liquid. Let the tofu press for about 30 minutes. Pour off the liquid and pat the tofu dry with a paper towel.
  2. Roughly chop the block of tofu into small, irregular shapes. Place the chopped tofu in a bowl and sprinkle with salt and 1 Tbsp cornstarch. Fold the tofu and cornstarch together until coated, then add a second tablespoon of cornstarch and fold again.
  3. Heat the cooking oil in a large non-stick skillet (cast iron or teflon, your choice) over medium. Once hot, add the cornstarch coated tofu. Allow the tofu to cook until golden brown on the bottom, then stir and let cook until golden brown on bottom again. Repeat this process until most of the tofu is golden and crispy on the edges (about 10 minutes total), then remove it from the heat.
  4. Add the hoisin sauce to the fried tofu and stir to coat. Slice the green onion and shred the carrot. Roughly chop the peanuts.
  5. To build the lettuce cups, spoon 1-2 Tbsp cooked rice into each lettuce leaf, top with 1-2 Tbsp of the hoisin tofu, then sliced green onion, shredded carrot, and chopped peanuts. Enjoy!

Notes

  • I used bibb lettuce, but any sturdy lettuce, like Romaine or even ice berg can be used.

Nutrition Information

Serving 2Cups Calories 368.6kcal (18%) Carbohydrates 38.88g (13%) Protein 16.13g (32%) Fat 17.55g (27%) Sodium 861.31mg (36%) Fiber 5.08g (20%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 42 cups each

Amount Per Serving

Calories 3686

% Daily Value*

Serving 2Cups
Calories 368.6kcal 18%
Carbohydrates 38.88g 13%
Protein 16.13g 32%
Fat 17.55g 27%
Sodium 861.31mg 36%
Fiber 5.08g 20%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.