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Asian Lime And Herbed Tofu In Lettuce Cups Recipe

Experience a flavor explosion with this vibrant Asian Lime & Herb Tofu Lettuce Cups recipe! Inspired by Bon Appetit (January 2006), this recipe showcases the versatility of tofu, transforming it into a delicious, customizable centerpiece. The zesty lime dressing, fragrant herbs, and crunchy lettuce cups create a refreshing and satisfying meal, perfect for a light lunch or a healthy dinner. Easy to adapt for vegetarians!

Prep Time 20 mins
Cook Time 60 mins
Calories 70.6 kcal
Protein 14g
Rating 4.7 (3 Reviews)
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Ingredients for Asian Lime And Herbed Tofu In Lettuce Cups

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How to Make Asian Lime And Herbed Tofu In Lettuce Cups

  1. **Prepare the Dressing:** Combine 1/4 cup chopped cilantro, 2 tablespoons lime juice, 1 tablespoon fish sauce (or soy sauce for vegetarian), 1 tablespoon brown sugar, 1 small garlic clove (minced), and 1/2 teaspoon grated ginger in a blender. Puree until smooth.
  2. **Infuse the Flavors:** Allow the dressing to sit for at least 5 minutes (or up to 1 hour) to allow the flavors to meld.
  3. **Strain the Dressing:** Strain the dressing through a fine-mesh sieve into a small bowl, pressing on the solids with a spatula to extract all the flavorful liquid. Discard the solids.
  4. **Stir in Chili:** Add 1-2 teaspoons of sriracha or chili garlic sauce to the strained dressing, adjusting to your preferred level of spice.
  5. **Prepare the Tofu:** In a large bowl, gently toss 14 oz extra-firm tofu (pressed and cubed), 1/4 cup chopped cilantro, 2 tablespoons chopped green onions, 1 tablespoon sesame oil, and 1/4 teaspoon black pepper together.
  6. **Combine Tofu and Dressing:** Add the prepared dressing to the tofu mixture, tossing gently to ensure the tofu is evenly coated.
  7. **Assemble the Lettuce Cups:** Arrange fresh butter lettuce leaves on a serving platter.
  8. **Serve:** Spoon the flavorful tofu mixture into the lettuce cups and serve immediately. Garnish with extra cilantro and sesame seeds (optional).

Nutrition Information (Approximate per serving)

Sodium

20 g

Sugar

6g

Fat

3g

Carbs

1g

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Salads Main Courses Lunch Main Dish / Dinner Vegetarian Proteins Tofu & Tempeh Recipes Asian Healthy Vegetarian Vegan

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60 Minutes Or Less Time To Make Course Main Ingredient Cuisine Preparation Main Dish Beans Vegetables Asian Easy Dietary Soy Tofu