Asian Lettuce Wraps Vegetarian Recipe

A vibrant and flavorful vegetarian lettuce wrap recipe inspired by Vegetarian Times Magazine (2003)! These easy-to-make wraps are packed with fresh, crunchy vegetables, savory tofu, and a delectable miso-sesame dressing. Perfect for a light lunch, appetizer, or a healthy weeknight dinner.

Prep Time 20 mins
Cook Time 30 mins
Calories 188.4 kcal
Protein 10g
Rating 5.0 (2 Reviews)
Asian Lettuce Wraps Vegetarian 101

Recipe Actions

Share this recipe:

Recipe Author

Chef Forktionary, author of this recipe

Recipe adapted from Food.com. Standardized by Forktionary.

Ingredients for Asian Lettuce Wraps Vegetarian

  • 2 tablespoons plus 2 teaspoons brown sugar
  • 2 tablespoons miso paste
  • 1 tablespoon plus 2 teaspoons sesame seeds
  • 1 head butter lettuce
  • 1/4 cup fresh basil leaves
  • 0 olive oil
  • 1 pound firm tofu, cubed
  • 1 avocado, sliced
  • 1 red bell pepper, thinly sliced
  • 1 cup white radishes, julienned
  • 1 cup fresh bean sprouts
  • 1 tablespoon plus 1 teaspoon sesame oil
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • 0 paprika
  • 1 cucumber, thinly sliced

Cook Smarter with Sous, Your Kitchen Companion

Missing an ingredient for this Asian Lettuce Wraps Vegetarian? Need a perfect wine pairing or a healthy side dish idea? Don't guess—ask Sous! Your AI-powered sous-chef is ready to help you swap ingredients, adjust serving sizes, and discover flavor tips in seconds.

How to Make Asian Lettuce Wraps Vegetarian

  1. **Make the Miso Sauce:** In a small saucepan, melt 2 tablespoons of brown sugar over medium-low heat. Stir constantly to prevent burning. Remove from heat and whisk in 2 tablespoons miso paste and 1 tablespoon sesame seeds. Set aside.
  2. **Prepare the Lettuce Wraps:** Trim the edges of the lettuce leaves to make them uniformly circular. Stack a basil leaf alongside each lettuce leaf.
  3. **Prepare the Tofu:** Heat 1 tablespoon of vegetable oil in a skillet or wok over medium-high heat. Add the cubed tofu and stir-fry for 2-3 minutes until lightly browned. Remove from heat and set aside.
  4. **Prepare the Radish:** In a small bowl, combine 1/2 cup julienned white radish with 1 teaspoon sesame oil, 1 teaspoon sesame seeds, 2 teaspoons brown sugar, 1/2 teaspoon salt, and 1 teaspoon red pepper powder. Mix well and set aside.
  5. **Prepare the Bean Sprouts:** In another small bowl, combine 1 cup bean sprouts with 1 teaspoon sesame oil, 1 teaspoon sesame seeds, and 1/2 teaspoon salt. Mix well and set aside.
  6. **Assemble the Lettuce Wraps:** Place one lettuce leaf on a flat surface. Layer with a basil leaf, bean sprout mixture, radish mixture, tofu, cucumber slices, avocado slices, and red bell pepper slices.
  7. **Add the Sauce and Roll:** Spoon about 1 teaspoon of miso sauce over the filling. Tuck in the ends of the lettuce leaf and roll up tightly.
  8. **Repeat:** Repeat steps 6 and 7 with the remaining ingredients.

Nutrition Information (Approximate per serving)

Sodium

49 g

Sugar

39g

Fat

9g

Carbs

6g