LunchDish

Sesame Tofu Lettuce Wraps

Name: Sesame Tofu Lettuce Wraps
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 15 min
Total time: 30 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 14 oz extra-firm tofu, pressed and crumbled; 8 oz mushrooms, finely chopped; 1 can water chestnuts, drained and chopped; 2 scallions, sliced; 2 garlic cloves, minced; 1 tbsp grated ginger; 2 tbsp tamari; 1 tbsp rice vinegar; 1 tbsp sesame oil; 1 tsp maple syrup; 1 head butter lettuce, leaves separated; 1/2 cup shredded carrot; 2 tbsp chopped cilantro

Crumbled tofu, mushrooms, water chestnuts, ginger, garlic, and scallions cook into a savory filling for crisp lettuce cups.

Author: ForkmadeUpdated: 10/4/2026No ratings yet

Ingredients

14 oz extra-firm tofu, pressed and crumbled

8 oz mushrooms, finely chopped

1 can water chestnuts, drained and chopped

2 scallions, sliced

2 garlic cloves, minced

1 tbsp grated ginger

2 tbsp tamari

1 tbsp rice vinegar

1 tbsp sesame oil

1 tsp maple syrup

1 head butter lettuce, leaves separated

1/2 cup shredded carrot

2 tbsp chopped cilantro

Instructions

Step 1

Whisk the tamari, rice vinegar, sesame oil, maple syrup, ginger, and garlic in a small bowl.

Step 2

Cook the tofu and mushrooms in a skillet over medium-high heat until the mushrooms release their liquid and the tofu begins to brown.

Step 3

Stir in the water chestnuts, scallions, and sauce and cook until glossy.

Step 4

Spoon the tofu filling into lettuce leaves and top with carrot and cilantro.

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Servings

Timing

30 min

Meal type

Lunch

Recipe level

Dish

Visibility

public

Dietary tags

Dairy-freeGluten-freePeanut-freeVeganVegetarian