This Chinese‑style dish is usually made with pork, but here we use baked tofu and extra veggies. The mixture is wrapped in crisp lettuce leaves, adding a fresh bite and extra fiber. For a heartier option, serve the filling over rice.
Tip: Choose a hoisin sauce that is low in sodium and free of artificial flavors.
Active time: 20 minutes | Total time: 20 minutes
Moo Shu Tofu Lettuce Wraps
Ingredients
- 1/4 cup all‑natural hoisin sauce
- 2 tablespoons rice vinegar
- 1 tablespoon low‑sodium soy sauce
- 2 teaspoons maple syrup
- 1 teaspoon dark sesame oil
- 1 tablespoon canola oil
- 1 tablespoon minced ginger
- 2 garlic cloves, minced
- 6 oz baked tofu, cut into thin strips
- 5 oz shiitake mushrooms, caps sliced
- 1 medium red bell pepper, sliced thin
- 4 cups shredded cabbage
- 1/4 teaspoon ground white pepper
- 2 eggs, beaten
- 3 green onions, sliced
- 1 head Boston lettuce, leaves separated
Directions
1. In a bowl, whisk together hoisin sauce, rice vinegar, soy sauce, maple syrup, and sesame oil. Set aside.
2. Heat a large wok or deep skillet over high heat. Add canola oil, then the ginger and garlic. Stir for about 30 seconds until fragrant.
3. Add tofu, mushrooms, and bell pepper. Stir‑fry 2 minutes, or until the mushrooms start to brown.
4. Push the mixture to one side. Add cabbage and white pepper to the empty side and stir‑fry until the cabbage wilts, about 2 minutes.
5. Reduce heat to medium. Pour in beaten eggs and sprinkle green onions. Toss everything together until the eggs are set, about 1 minute.
6. Transfer the hot filling to a serving bowl. Serve with lettuce leaves and the prepared sauce. Let each person scoop filling onto a leaf and drizzle with sauce.
Serves: 4 | Portion: 1½ cups filling, 4 lettuce leaves, 2 tablespoons sauce
Nutrition (per serving)
- Calories: 239
- Total Fat: 11 g
- Saturated Fat: 2 g
- Monounsaturated Fat: 3 g
- Polyunsaturated Fat: 1 g
- Cholesterol: 93 mg
- Sodium: 443 mg
- Carbohydrate: 22 g
- Sugar: 14 g
- Dietary Fiber: 4 g
- Protein: 13 g
- Vitamin A: 55% DV
- Vitamin C: 117% DV
- Potassium: 414 mg
- Iron: 12% DV
- Calcium: 35% DV