Tofu-Filled Vegan Lettuce Cups
Tofu-Filled Vegan Lettuce Cups balance sweet, salty, and gentle heat with a crisp, refreshing bite. Ginger, garlic, and hoisin coat crumbled tofu, mushrooms, and water chestnuts for a juicy, crunchy filling tucked into tender Bibb leaves. Serve as a light dinner or party appetizer when you want bold flavor with a fresh, clean finish.
- Prep20 mins
- Cook15 mins
- Serves6
- DifficultyEasy
easyChef Pro health score
Calculated from USDA-referenced nutrient data for the ingredients in Tofu-Filled Vegan Lettuce Cups, not estimated by an AI model. The same recipe returns the same score every time.
- Glycemic ImpactFair
- 48 / 100
- Carb quality, not quantity. Higher is better.
- Nutritional DensityPoor
- 0 / 100
- Nutrients per calorie. Higher is better.
- Energy DensityGood
- 90 / 100
- Calories by weight. Higher means more food for fewer calories.
- NOVA Processed Culinary Ingredients
- 2 / 4
- Processing level, 1 (whole) to 4 (ultra-processed). Lower is better.
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- 22
- Heart Health
- 32
- Metabolic
- 24
- Digestive
- 27
- Inflammatory
- 34
- Performance
- 41
- General Wellness
- 1
In a bowl, combine hoisin sauce, soy sauce, ginger, rice vinegar, Sriracha sauce, sesame oil, and garlic; stir to mix and set aside.
- 2
Set the tofu on a plate and place another plate on top. Put a 3- to 5-pound weight on it and press the tofu for 20 to 30 minutes; drain and discard the collected liquid.
- 3
Heat oil in a skillet or wok over medium-high heat. Crumble the tofu into the skillet and cook for 5 minutes. Add the onion and cook, stirring, for 3 minutes. Stir in the mushrooms and water chestnuts and cook for 2 to 3 minutes.
- 4
Stir in the hoisin mixture and mix well. Cook until the liquid reduces somewhat.
- 5
Serve with lettuce and garnish with green onions and carrots.
- Calories 207.82 kcal Moderate 10%
- Protein 7.89 g Moderate 16%
- Carbohydrate 21.22 g 8%
- Total Fat 10.39 g Moderate 13%
- Saturated Fat 1.29 g Moderate 6%
- Trans Fat 0.0 g Low Source 0%
- Cholesterol 0.15 mg Low Source 0%
- Sodium 617.51 mg High 27%
- Dietary Fiber 2.77 g Low Source 10%
- Total Sugars 6.17 g --
- Added Sugars 4.29 g Moderate 9%
- Calcium 72.63 mg Low Source 6%
- Iron 1.53 mg Low Source 9%
- Potassium 134.7 mg Low Source 3%
- Vitamin A 34.54 mcg Low Source 4%
- Vitamin C 0.87 mg Low Source 1%
- Vitamin D 0.0 mcg Low Source 0%
Values are per serving. Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000-calorie diet.
- Soy 🌱
- Wheat 🌾
- Gluten
- Sesame
- Garlic 🧄
- Onions 🧅
About This Recipe
Tofu Filled Vegan Lettuce Cups is made with 15 ingredients and serves 6. It takes about 35 mins and is rated easy. Key ingredients include Extra Firm Tofu, Fresh Ginger, Grapeseed Oil, and Hoisin Sauce. Each serving provides about 207.82 kcal.
Recipe Questions
- What is Tofu-Filled Vegan Lettuce Cups made of?
- The main ingredients are Extra-Firm Tofu, Fresh Ginger, Grapeseed Oil, Hoisin Sauce, Lettuce Leaves. The full list of 15 is above.
- How long does it take to make Tofu-Filled Vegan Lettuce Cups?
- About 35 mins in total: 20 mins to prepare and 15 mins to cook.
- How many calories are in one serving?
- One serving provides about 207.82 kcal. The full nutrition breakdown is above.
- Is Tofu-Filled Vegan Lettuce Cups easy to make?
- This recipe is rated easy, with 15 ingredients and 5 steps.
- Is Tofu-Filled Vegan Lettuce Cups healthy?
- Tofu-Filled Vegan Lettuce Cups has an easyChef Pro health score of 42/100. Per serving, it provides 207.82 calories and 7.89 g of protein, or 16% of the Daily Value. Worth noting per serving: sodium at 617.51 mg (27% of the Daily Value), saturated fat at 1.29 g (6% of the Daily Value) and added sugars at 4.29 g (9% of the Daily Value). It contains Soy, Wheat, Gluten, Sesame, Garlic and Onions, so it may not be suitable for people with those allergies or dietary restrictions. Whether it fits your goals depends on your complete meal plan and nutritional needs. Remix it in easyChef Pro to adjust the ingredients and generate fresh nutrition and scores.
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