THAI TOFU LETTUCE WRAPS

Thai Tofu Lettuce Wraps image

I couldn't keep this yummy, light lunch under wraps. The original recipe featured chicken, but I modified it for my vegetarian husband. Now both of us prefer the Thai-style tofu version. -Laureen Pittman, Riverside, California

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories Lunch

Time 25m

Yield 4 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 18

Ingredients

1/4 cup rice vinegar
1/4 cup canola oil
2 tablespoons lime juice
2 tablespoons mayonnaise
2 tablespoons creamy peanut butter
1 tablespoon brown sugar
1 tablespoon soy sauce
2 teaspoons minced fresh gingerroot
1 teaspoon sesame oil
1 teaspoon Thai chili sauce
1 garlic clove, peeled
1/2 cup minced fresh cilantro, divided
1 package (14 ounces) firm tofu, drained and cut into 1/2-inch cubes
1/2 cup chopped green onions
1/2 cup shredded carrots
1 small sweet red pepper, diced
3/4 cup dry roasted peanuts, chopped, divided
8 Bibb or Boston lettuce leaves

Steps:

For dressing, in a blender, combine the first 11 ingredients; cover and process until smooth. Stir in 1/4 cup cilantro., In a large bowl, combine the tofu, onions, carrots, red pepper, 1/2 cup peanuts and remaining cilantro. Add dressing and toss to coat. Divide among lettuce leaves; sprinkle with remaining peanuts. Fold lettuce over filling.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 507 calories, Fat 43g fat (6g saturated fat), Cholesterol 3mg cholesterol, Sodium 558mg sodium, Carbohydrate 20g carbohydrate (9g sugars, Fiber 4g fiber), Protein 18g protein.