Recipe:

Savory Tofu Lettuce Wraps

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Serves 4

Take a break from meat and serve these easy wraps at your next get together. They're full of protein and flavor and low in fat. Ingredients with an asterisk (*) are available in the Whole Foods Market Family of Brands.

Ingredients

1 to 2 tablespoons canola oil*
1/2 cup finely chopped yellow onion
1/2 cup finely chopped zucchini
1/2 cup chopped carrot
1 (8-ounce) package baked tofu, oriental or teriyaki style, cut into 1/2-inch cubes
1 tablespoon finely chopped mint
1/2 cup chopped green onions
1 (8-ounce) can sliced water chestnuts, drained*
1/4 cup hoisin sauce, plus more for dipping*
1 head butter lettuce
Lime wedges

Method

Heat oil in a large skillet over medium high heat. Add onions, zucchini and carrots and cook until softened, about 5 minutes. Stir in tofu, mint, green onions and water chestnuts. Add 1/4 cup of the hoisin sauce and let simmer 5 to 7 minutes, stirring often. Remove from heat and serve tofu mixture with lettuce leaves for wrapping, lime wedges for squeezing and additional sauce for dipping, if you like.

Nutrition

Per serving (about 9oz/253g-wt.): 250 calories (100 from fat), 12g total fat, 1.5g saturated fat, 0mg cholesterol, 700mg sodium, 21g total carbohydrate (5g dietary fiber, 7g sugar), 15g protein

Tags: Budget, Family Friendly, Asian, High Fiber, Vegan, Dairy Free, Vegetarian

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