January seems to have gotten away from me! I guess time flies when you are having fun…studying! 
Unfortunately, it seems as though this semester is not going to be any easier than last semester, but I’ve made it through one semester, so I’m pretty sure I can do it again!
Nothing helps fuel me for my studies better than a tasty treat like these lettuce wraps. The combination of crisp cool lettuce and soft warm tofu make for a delicious appetizer or entrée (that is, if you eat enough of them). I’ve got a midterm coming up, so I think I might head to the kitchen to make some more! Enjoy!
Tofu Lettuce Wraps
To make this dish, I used a recipe from Vegetarian Times. However, instead of using plain tofu for the recipe, I used baked tofu. For the baked tofu, I followed this recipe and used some store-bought teriyaki sauce as the marinade. I also left out lemon grass and some of the garnishes, because I didn’t have them on hand—I’m sure the recipe would be delicious with them though.
Tasty Easy Healthy Green Recipe Ratings:
| Recipe Report Card | Notes About Recipe Ratings |
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Tasty Rating
Four Chefs (Delicious!) |
Who needs takeout when you can make your own yummy lettuce wraps at home? |
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Easy Rating
Four Easy Chairs (“ABC, Easy as 123…”!) |
If you buy baked tofu, this dish can be really quick. |
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Healthy Rating
Four Apples (Healthy, Wealthy, and Wise) |
The marinade and sauces probably add a fair amount of sodium to this dish, but it has lots of protein and veggies. |
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Green Rating
Three Leaves (Average Environmental Friendliness) |
Some organic ingredients, but most were not. |
Tofu has always been one of favoruites. These lettuce cups look so delicious. Can’t wait to try it.
Have a wonderful week ahead, Sally!
Angie
Love the sauces used for these wraps and that crispy lettuce around such fresh ingredients looks delicious! I could definitely eat a few of these. Good luck with your midterm!
I like the concept of first baking the tofu. There is a guy that makes tofu here in Missouri out of organic soybeans (called MOFU…get it?) I have some of his tofu so I will be trying this recipe soon!
Great twist on the classic lettuce wrap…love the tofu in it
Have a wonderful week Sally!