Spicy Tofu Lettuce Wraps
Recipe from
Vegetarian Times
Leftover garnishes for this easy appetizer can be used to season the Hot Pot.

Servings:
Makes 16 Wraps
Ingredients
Filling
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2 teaspoonsvegetable oilsee savings

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1medium onion, chopped (1 1/2 cups)see savings

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1 tablespoonminced fresh gingersee savings

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1 tablespoonminced lemongrasssee savings

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2cloves garlic, minced (2 teaspoons)see savings

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1 poundextra-firm tofu, crumbledsee savings

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18-ounce can water chestnuts, drained and choppedsee savings

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4 tablespoonslow-sodium soy saucesee savings

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4 tablespoonshoisin saucesee savings

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1to 2 teaspoons vegetarian chile sauce, such as vegetarian srirachasee savings

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16butter lettuce or iceberg lettuce leavessee savings

Garnishes
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1 largecarrot, peeled and gratedsee savings

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1/2 cupchopped green onionssee savings

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1/2 cupchopped fresh mintsee savings

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1/2 cupfinely chopped peanutssee savings

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Hoisin and chile saucessee savings

Directions
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To make Filling: Heat oil in large skillet over medium heat. Add onion, ginger, lemongrass, and garlic, and cook 7 to 10 minutes, or until onions are soft and beginning to brown. Add tofu and water chestnuts, breaking tofu into small crumbles; cook 4 minutes, or until heated through. Stir in soy sauce, hoisin sauce, and chile sauce. Transfer to serving bowl.
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Place lettuce leaves on platter, and set out garnishes in small serving bowls. Let guests wrap tofu mixture in lettuce leaves, and top with their choice of garnishes. Reserve extra garnishes for Hot Pot.
Nutrition information
Per serving: Calories 88, Total Fat 4 g, Saturated Fat 0.5 g, Sodium 260 mg, Carbohydrate 8 g, Fiber 2 g, Protein 5 g, Sugars 3 g.
Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet
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