Tofu Lettuce Cups

Serving Size : 2-4

Ingredients

• 1 head of romaine lettuce

• 4 leaf strips of scallions chopped (green onions) 

• ½ cup of shredded carrots

• ½ cup of cubed cucumber

• 1 tofu block (I prefer to use a half)

• 2 tablespoons of coconut aminos (or soy sauce)

• Peanut Sauce: store bought (mine is from Trader Joe’s)

Tofu Seasonings

• 1 tsp. of garlic powder

• 1 tsp. of paprika

• 1 tsp. of onion powder

• 1 tsp. of cayenne pepper (optional for spice preference

Instructions

1. Cut the node (bottom white section) of romaine lettuce to help separate each blade (leaf) and rinse in water of cleansing. 

2. Cut tofu block in rectangular halves with half inch thickness

3. Hack: soak water from tofu by patting it with a paper towel or paper napkin

4. Mix tofu seasonings with tofu in mixing bowl

5. Pan fry tofu for 3 minutes on medium heat

6. Flip tofu, pour coconut aminos over tofu to carmelize for another 3 minutes

7. Assemble lettuce cups with tofu, cucumber, shredded carrots, scallions and drizzle peanut sauce

Plate Method

Recommendation: Add 1-2 tbps. of rice to each cup for fiber and a filling meal.