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Quick and Delicious Hoisin Tofu Lettuce Wraps

This plant-based dish is so good, even the most die-hard meat eater will be asking for seconds!

Total Time 30 minutes
Servings 4

Ingredients

  • 1 400 g package extra firm tofu
  • 1.5 tablespoons neutral oil
  • 1 red pepper cored and diced
  • 1 small yellow onion diced
  • 2 scallions white and green parts diced
  • 1 handful around 1 cup cilantro, roughly chopped
  • 2-3 cloves garlic minced finely
  • 2 teaspoons freshly microplaned ginger (around 1.5-2 inches)
  • 3 tablespoons hoisin sauce
  • 2 teaspoons regular not light soy sauce
  • Wrapping greens: collards prepared as above, butter lettuce, romaine

Instructions

  1. In a heavy skillet, heat oil on medium-low heat. Add the onion, garlic, and ginger and cook, stirring often, until onions are softened.
  2. Add red pepper and continue to cook for a few minutes longer. Onions should be browned and soft.
  3. Add the hoisin and soy sauce, and stir well to evenly coat.
  4. Crumble the tofu into the pan, and stir until all ingredients in the pan are incorporated and the tofu is evenly coated with the sauce.
  5. Add the scallions and cilantro, cook for another 1-2 minutes, and remove from heat.
  6. Serve with wrapping greens and most definitely, sriracha.