Easy Teriyaki Tofu Lettuce Wraps

Easy Teriyaki Tofu Lettuce Wraps are a tasty recipe idea.
I like that this recipe is both vegan and gluten free diet friendly.

Easy Teriyaki Tofu Lettuce Wraps

This is a simple lettuce wrap recipe that is made with tofu rather than chicken or meat.
While this recipe idea is perfect as a meal, it would also work great as an appetizer before a meal or for a party.

Did you try my recipe for Teriyaki Chickpea Lettuce Wraps?

That is another tasty vegan lettuce wrap recipe.
While this recipe uses tofu, that lettuce wrap recipe uses chickpeas.

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Here is what you need to know about choosing the right vegan milk..

This recipe is especially for anyone asking how can I make tofu taste good.

The principal reason why tofu is used in this recipe is because it is an alternative to using chicken, beef, or even seafood in a lettuce wrap.
This alternative ingredient is especially popular with vegan and vegetarian diet followers.

Tofu right out of the package has little flavor that can also seem tart or sour.

However, because tofu is so easy to season to taste like chicken or beef, it is a a good alternative. Also, tofu can have structure which in some recipes, which can make a dish more like the original.

So what kind of lettuce do you use in lettuce wraps?

Not every kind of lettuce is suitable lettuce wrap recipes due to the size and the sturdiness needed to hold ingredients.
As a result, sing the right kind of lettuce is essential to the success of these wraps as well.

When choosing the right kind of lettuce to use for wraps you need to consider a few things.

The lettuce should be large enough to hold food, strong enough to not fall apart, and taste good with the other ingredients that are added to the recipe.
Good choices for lettuce varieties include bib lettuce, large romaine leaves, and Boston lettuce.

Tips for making lettuce wraps.

When selecting the right kind of lettuce to use in wraps, consider how large you would like your wraps to be (appetizer or meal size for example). Also, choose lettuce leaves that are somewhat symmetrical.

Here are some more great tips for you.

1. Feel free to amp up the flavor of your wraps. You can easily do this by adding chili flakes or sauce on top.
2. Serve these lettuce wraps with a bit of dipping sauce. Add some sauce to my Vegan Mayonnaise recipe for a nice dip to serve this with.
3. Serve these wraps as an appetizer for a party or gathering. You can lightly wrap them in pieces of parchment paper or deli paper.

How to prepare tofu.

I use a firm or extra firm tofu for a recipe such as this one.
A more firm kind of tofu will keep their structure better.

Before dicing up the tofu, you should press out the extra liquid.

Place a few clean paper towels or a clean kitchen towel on a plate or clean work area.
Then place a few more clean paper towels or clean towel on top. Place a large soup can or similar sized item on top for about 30 minutes to drain.

How to store leftover wraps.

Store the lettuce and the filling separately as they should be assembled before serving.
I store my separated parts in zip top bags refrigerated.

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By the way, while you are here you may also be interested in these ideas.

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• Air Fried Tofu Bites With Vegan Ranch
• Amazing Tofu Miso Soup
• 20 Minute Tofu Stir Fry
• Vegan Mexican Lettuce Wraps
• Homemade Vegan Chocolate Tofu Pie
• Easy Vegan Lentil Wraps

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About this recipe for Tofu Lettuce Wraps.

This is a vegan and gluten free recipe for making lettuce wraps.
Instead of using chicken, beef, or seafood, we are using tofu.

The tofu should be a firm or extra firm tofu.
After draining the tofu, we will cut it into cubes.
Then we will season and cook the tofu before making our wraps.

Ingredients for Tofu Lettuce Wraps

• Tofu– 1 package (12-14 ounces).
• Lettuce -1 head. Bibb, romaine, or Boston lettuce are good choices.
• Vegan Teriyaki Sauce– ¼ cup.
• Vegan Soy Sauce– 1 ½ teaspoons.
• Olive oil- 2 tablespoons, divided.
• Carrot- ¼ cup grated.
• Garlic- 1 clove, chopped or minced.
• Red Bell Pepper- 1. The pepper should be cleaned, sliced and with the seeds removed.
• Green Onion- 2 tablespoons chopped.
• Peanuts- ¼ cup, Cashews can be used.

How to make Easy Teriyaki Tofu Lettuce Wraps

• Drain or press the tofu as indicted above. Then cut the tofu into ½-3/4″ chunks and place the pieces into a zip top bag. Also, rinse or prepare the lettuce and allow it to dry.
• In a small bowl, use a whisk or a fork to combine together the Teriyaki and Soy Sauce. Pour this over the tofu, secure the bag, and then toss the ingredients to coat. You can do this ahead of time and allow it to marinate in a refrigerator.
• Preheat a skillet on medium heat with 1 ½ tablespoon of the oil. Transfer the ingredients from the zip top bag to the heated skillet and cook until crisp and golden. Transfer the cooked tofu to a clean plate and bowl.
• Add the remaining oil to the skillet along with the carrot, garlic, and pepper. Sauté this for two minutes and the turn off the heat and stir in the tofu for one minute.
• Assemble your wrap leaves with the ingredients from the skillet and top with the onions and peanuts before serving.

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Nutritional Information is only an estimate and can vary especially with ingredients that are used.

Teriyaki Tofu Lettuce Wraps