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Thai Basil Tofu Lettuce Cups

Crumbled tofu, basil, lime, and crisp lettuce for a fast, fresh meal.

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Thai Basil Tofu Lettuce Cups
A Vegan Luck kitchen recipe
Prep15 min
Cook25 min
Total40 min
Serves4

The good part

Crumbled tofu, basil, lime, and crisp lettuce for a fast, fresh meal.

Gather

Ingredients

  • 14 oz extra-firm tofu
  • 1 shallot, minced
  • 2 garlic cloves
  • 1 tbsp tamari
  • 1 tbsp lime juice
  • 1 tsp maple syrup
  • 1 cup Thai basil or basil
  • Butter lettuce leaves
  • Crushed peanuts

Make

Method

  1. 01Crumble tofu and cook in a hot skillet until dry and lightly browned.
  2. 02Add shallot and garlic; cook until fragrant.
  3. 03Stir in tamari, lime, and maple, then fold in basil off the heat.
  4. 04Spoon into lettuce leaves and top with peanuts.

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