Brown rice with peanut sauce
Tofu and Brown Rice Lettuce Wraps with Peanut Sauce
Ingredients
For the Lettuce Wraps:
Olive oil, for cooking
1 (14-ounce) block extra-firm tofu, lightly pressed and crumbled
About 2 cups cooked brown rice, quinoa, or other grains (pre-cooked packages work great for ease)
Butter lettuce or leaf lettuce, for wrapping
Spicy mayo (see notes below)
Chopped peanuts or crispy fried onions, for topping
For the Peanut Sauce:
½ cup teriyaki sauce
Juice of 1 orange
¼ cup peanut butter
A squirt of Sriracha or other chili sauce (optional, for heat)
Optional: For a richer flavor, try a homemade peanut sauce if you have extra time.
Instructions
Step 1: Cook the tofu
Heat a splash of olive oil in a nonstick skillet over medium-high heat. Add the crumbled tofu and cook, stirring occasionally, until it’s lightly browned.
Step 2: Prepare the sauce
While the tofu cooks, whisk together the teriyaki sauce, orange juice, peanut butter, and Sriracha (if using) in a small bowl.
Step 3: Combine rice and sauce
Add the cooked rice and most of the peanut sauce to the skillet. Sauté everything together for about 5 minutes, allowing some of the mixture to brown slightly and caramelize. Taste and season with salt as needed.
Step 4: Assemble and serve
Spoon the tofu and rice mixture into individual lettuce leaves. Top with a crunchy element—chopped peanuts or crispy onions—and a dollop of spicy mayo. Drizzle with a bit of the remaining peanut sauce and enjoy!
- Pro Tip
For perfectly crispy tofu with maximum flavor, press your tofu well to remove excess water before cooking. Also, avoid overcrowding the pan so the tofu browns instead of steams. This adds great texture to your wraps!
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