free counter with statistics Print

The Ultimate 20-Minute Tofu Lettuce Wraps

A person holding and about to eat a homemade Tofu Lettuce Wrap.

A quick, healthy, and flavorful recipe for tofu lettuce wraps. The filling is made by pan-frying crumbled firm tofu until golden brown, then seasoning it with chili powder and soy sauce. Fresh corn kernels and sliced green onions are added for texture and flavor. This savory mixture is then spooned into crisp romaine lettuce leaves and topped with fresh avocado slices for a light and satisfying meal.

Ingredients

Scale
  • 2 teaspoons peanut oil
  • 1 package firm tofu (12- to 14-ounce size)
  • 1/4 teaspoon chili powder, or more to taste
  • Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper
  • 3 green onions, sliced
  • 2 ears fresh corn, kernels cut off the cobs
  • 1/4 cup soy sauce
  • 1 teaspoon balsamic vinegar
  • 6 large inner leaves of romaine lettuce
  • 2 avocados, sliced

Instructions

  1. Heat the peanut oil in a nonstick skillet over medium-high heat.
  2. Add the block of tofu to the hot skillet and use a spoon or spatula to break it up into very small, crumbly pieces.
  3. Cook for several minutes, stirring occasionally, until much of the liquid from the tofu has cooked off and the tofu begins to turn golden brown.
  4. Season the tofu with the chili powder and a sprinkle of salt and pepper, then stir to combine.
  5. Add the sliced green onions and corn kernels to the skillet. Cook for a few more minutes (it’s okay if the corn remains crunchy).
  6. Pour in the soy sauce and continue to cook until most of the liquid has been absorbed by the tofu mixture.
  7. Turn off the heat and stir in the balsamic vinegar.
  8. To serve, pile the tofu mixture into the individual romaine lettuce leaves.
  9. Top with slices of fresh avocado, fold up, and serve immediately.

Notes

  • A nonstick skillet is recommended to prevent the tofu from sticking.
  • Breaking up the tofu in the pan as it cooks is the key to getting the right crumbled texture for the filling.
  • The balsamic vinegar is added at the very end with the heat off to preserve its bright flavor.
  • Ingredient substitutions are noted as being available on the source website.

Nutrition