Vegan Lettuce Wraps
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Quick and healthy vegan lettuce wraps featuring a flavorful tofu and vegetable filling, ideal for light meals or appetizers.
- Author: Beth
- Prep Time: 10 min
- Cook Time: 15 min
- Total Time: 25 min
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Appetizer / Main
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Asian-inspired
- Diet: Vegan
- 1 tbsp sesame oil
- 1 small onion, finely chopped
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 tbsp fresh ginger, minced
- 1 cup mushrooms, finely chopped
- 1 cup firm tofu, crumbled
- 1 red bell pepper, diced
- 1 cup water chestnuts, chopped
- 2 tbsp hoisin sauce
- 1 tbsp soy sauce or tamari
- 1 tsp sriracha (optional)
- 2 green onions, sliced
- 1 head butter lettuce or romaine (separated into leaves)
- Fresh cilantro, chopped (for garnish)
- Heat sesame oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Add onion, garlic, and ginger; sauté for 2–3 minutes.
- Add mushrooms and cook until softened, about 4 minutes.
- Stir in crumbled tofu, bell pepper, and water chestnuts. Cook for 3–4 minutes.
- Add hoisin sauce, soy sauce, and sriracha. Stir to combine and cook for another 2 minutes.
- Stir in green onions and remove from heat.
- Spoon the filling into lettuce leaves and garnish with chopped cilantro.
- Serve immediately with extra sauce if desired.
Notes
- Substitute tofu with tempeh or lentils for variation.
- Use iceberg or butter lettuce for best texture.
- Leftover filling can be refrigerated and reheated.
- Add chopped nuts or sesame seeds for crunch.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 3 wraps
- Calories: 180
- Sugar: 6 g
- Sodium: 600 mg
- Fat: 10 g
- Saturated Fat: 1.5 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 16 g
- Fiber: 3 g
- Protein: 8 g
- Cholesterol: 0 mg