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Spicy Tofu Lettuce Wraps
4.7 from 18 votes

Spicy Tofu Lettuce Wraps

Tofu cooked in warm Indian spices, served over crispy lettuce wraps, topped with crunchy veggies and cooling raita makes a light but satisfying meal.

Prep Time
15 mins
Cook Time
15 mins
Calories: 243 kcal
Course: Lunch, Dinner
Cuisine: Indian

Ingredients

  • 2 tablespoons neutral cooking oil generic cooking oil
  • 1 medium yellow onion finely diced
  • ½ tablespoon ginger grated
  • ½ tablespoon garlic minced
  • 1 plum tomato diced
  • 2 to 3 tablespoons Shan Keema seasoning mix
  • 1 teaspoon kosher salt
  • 14 ounces tofu extra firm
  • ½ cup cilantro chopped
To Serve:
  • 1 cup cucumber for raita
  • 1 head Boston lettuce rinsed and pat dried, or iceberg lettuce
  • 1 cup red cabbage thinly sliced
  • 1 cup carrot thinly sliced
  • ½ cup cilantro chopped
  • 1 lime cut into wedges

Instructions

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  1. Heat oil in a medium pan. Add onions and cook for 4 to 5 minutes on medium high heat stirring frequently. Place a lid on the pan to speed up cooking. Add ginger and garlic cook for a minute. Add tomatoes and mix well. Cook for 2 to 3 minutes or until tomatoes become soft. Add 2 tablespoons of Shan spice mix. Tip - You can add more spice seasoning in the end after mixing in the tofu for a spicier keema. Lower the heat.
  2. Stir in tofu and break it in with a spatula so that it's ground and crumbly. Add salt and cook for 1 to 2 minutes. Turn the heat off. Garnish with cilantro.
To serve:
  1. Cut the bottom stem of the lettuce so the leaves can be easily separated. If using iceberg lettuce, it is ok if each leaf gets broken into 3 to 4 pieces. Just layer 2 to 3 over each other to form a cup.
  2. Add 2 to 3 spoons of tofu keema on the lettuce cups. Garnish with purple cabbage, carrots, and cilantro. Add a squeeze of lime. Add a spoonful of raita and serve.

Nutrition Information

Calories 243kcal (12%) Carbohydrates 23g (8%) Protein 17g (34%) Fat 10g (15%) Saturated Fat 1g (5%) Cholesterol 3mg (1%) Sodium 854mg (36%) Potassium 1112mg (24%) Fiber 6g (24%) Sugar 13g (26%) Vitamin A 7615IU (152%) Vitamin C 38.5mg (43%) Calcium 187mg (19%) Iron 3.1mg (17%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 1 Serving

Amount Per Serving

Calories 243

% Daily Value*

Calories 243kcal 12%
Carbohydrates 23g 8%
Protein 17g 34%
Fat 10g 15%
Saturated Fat 1g 5%
Cholesterol 3mg 1%
Sodium 854mg 36%
Potassium 1112mg 24%
Fiber 6g 24%
Sugar 13g 26%
Vitamin A 7615IU 152%
Vitamin C 38.5mg 43%
Calcium 187mg 19%
Iron 3.1mg 17%

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