Asian Tofu Lettuce Boats

Cuisine: Vegan, Gluten-Free

Serves: 3

Another of my sample recipes, perfect when I crave something fresh and satisfying! Cute little crunchy lettuce boats filled with tofu and plenty of Asian flavors. Can be enjoyed as an appetizer or as a main.

Link for the Youtube recipe video: https://youtu.be/EzAhmtOadpI

INGREDIENTS

- 1 oignon, diced

- 3 cloves of garlic, minced

- 2 tbsp fresh ginger, grated

- 1 block of extra-firm tofu, crumbled

- 1 big yellow bell pepper, diced*

- 3 carrots, grated*

- 3 tbsp sesame oil

- 3 tbsp soy sauce

- 3 tbsp rice vinegar

- 1 head of romaine lettuce

Garnishes

- 2 tbsp grilled peanuts, crushed

- 1 avocado, sliced

- Spring oignons, minced

- Sprouts (optional)

- Coriander leaves (optional)

- Chili sauce (optional)

*This recipe is versatile, adapt the veggies to your preferences; For example you could use mushroom, cabbage, etc;

INSTRUCTIONS

- Heat your pan over medium-high heat;

- Sauté the oignon, garlic and ginger;

- Then crumble the tofu with your hands and add it to the pan with the sesame oil, soy sauce and rice vinegar;

- Once the tofu is grilled, add the carrot, bell pepper and sauté for about 5 minutes;

- Remove the mixture from the heat and let it cook a little bit, in the meantime wash the romaine leaves;

Assemble

- Place the romaine leaves boats on a plate, add the mixture in, garnish with the peanuts, avocado, spring oignon and sprouts;

- Enjoy!

Bon Appétit,

@Veganmontreal