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Spicy Vietnamese Lettuce Wraps: A Fresh and Flavorful Recipe

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Ingredients

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1 (16 ounce) package low-fat tofu, extra-firm drained
1/2 cup lime juice, fresh squeezed
1/2 cup honey, organic
1/4 cup lemongrass, peeled & thinly sliced
2 tablespoons soy sauce or 2 tablespoons braggs liquid aminos
1/2 teaspoon chili paste
1/4 teaspoon black pepper, freshly ground
1 1/2 teaspoons garlic, minced
cooking spray
1 head romaine lettuce
12 slices carrots, julienne-cut
12 slices red peppers, julienne-cut
12 slices cucumbers, julienne-cut
12 slices purple cabbage, julienne-cut
12 green beans

Nutritional information

449
Calories
197 g
Calories From Fat
21.9 g
Total Fat
3 g
Saturated Fat
0 mg
Cholesterol
874.7 mg
Sodium
59.1 g
Carbs
8.7 g
Dietary Fiber
41.8 g
Sugars
14.5 g
Protein
383g
Serving Size

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Spicy Vietnamese Lettuce Wraps: A Fresh and Flavorful Recipe

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    Takes a bit of prep time chopping all the ingredients but totally healthy & delicious as an appie or Friday Finger Foods. You can put out all the ingredients and let everyone customize their own or you can pre-wrap them with rice-paper wraps. Can be customized with whichever veggies you like, but I prefer colourful and crunchy! Adapted from Cooking Light magazine.

    • 66 min
    • Serves 4
    • Easy

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    Vietnamese Lettuce Rolls With Spicy Grilled Tofu, Takes a bit of prep time chopping all the ingredients but totally healthy & delicious as an appie or Friday Finger Foods You can put out all the ingredients and let everyone customize their own or you can pre-wrap them with rice-paper wraps Can be customized with whichever veggies you like, but I prefer colourful and crunchy! Adapted from Cooking Light magazine , Takes a bit of prep time chopping all the ingredients but totally healthy & delicious as an appie or Friday Finger Foods You can put out all the ingredients and let everyone customize their own or you can pre-wrap them with rice-paper wraps Can be customized with whichever veggies you like, but I prefer colourful and crunchy! Adapted from Cooking Light magazine


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    Steps

    1
    Done

    Cut Tofu Crosswise Into 12 (1/2-Inch) Slices.

    2
    Done

    Place Tofu Slices on Several Layers of Heavy-Duty Paper Towels. Cover Tofu With Additional Paper Towels. Place a Cutting Board on Top of Tofu; Place Something Heavy on Top of Cutting Board. Let Stand 30 Minutes to 1 Hour. (tofu Is Ready When a Slice Bends Easily Without Tearing or Crumbling.)

    3
    Done

    Arrange Tofu in a Single Layer in a 13 X 9-Inch Baking Dish.

    4
    Done

    Combine Juice and the Next 6 Ingredients (juice Through Garlic) in a Small Saucepan, and Bring to a Boil. Cook 1 Minute, Stirring Until Honey Dissolves. Pour Over Tofu. Cover and Let Stand at Room Temperature 1 Hour.

    5
    Done

    Prepare Grill.

    6
    Done

    Remove Tofu from Dish, and Reserve Marinade. Coat Tofu With Cooking Spray. Place Tofu on Grill Rack Coated With Cooking Spray. Grill 3 Minutes on Each Side or Until Browned.

    7
    Done

    Remove 12 Large Outer Leaves from Lettuce Head; Reserve Remaining Lettuce For Another Use. Remove Bottom Half of Each Lettuce Leaf; Reserve For Another Use.

    8
    Done

    Place 1 Tofu Slice on Each Lettuce Leaf Top. Top Each Leaf Top With 2 Teaspoons Cilantro, 3/4 Teaspoon Peanuts, 3 Mint Leaves, 1 Carrot Strips, 1 Pepper Strip, 1 Green Bean and 1 Basil Leaf. Wrap Leaf Around Toppings. Serve With Reserved Marinade.

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