Thai Peanut Tofu Lettuce Wraps
If you’re craving something crisp, colorful, and totally satisfying, these Thai Peanut Tofu Lettuce Wraps are calling your name.
They’re fresh, fast, and full of flavor—perfect for warm nights when you want dinner on the table without turning on the oven.
Crispy tofu meets crunchy veggies and a creamy peanut-lime sauce that brings it all together. They’re endlessly customizable (hello, shrimp or grilled chicken add-ons) and kid-friendly when served deconstructed. Whether you’re wrapping, dipping, or straight-up drizzling, this one’s a weeknight win.
These wraps are a go-to in our house when we want something light but still protein-packed and full of punchy flavor. They’re proof that simple ingredients can come together into something truly crave-able.
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Thai Peanut Tofu Lettuce Wraps
Ingredients:
1 block extra-firm tofu, pressed and cubed
1 tbsp tamari or soy sauce
1 tbsp sesame oil
Butter lettuce or romaine leaves
Julienned veggies: carrots, cucumber, red bell pepper
Peanut Sauce:
3 tbsp peanut butter
1 tbsp tamari
1 tbsp maple syrup or honey
1 tsp grated ginger
Juice of 1 lime
Water to thin
Instructions:
Sauté tofu in sesame oil and tamari until golden and crisp.
Whisk together peanut sauce.
Assemble lettuce cups with tofu, veggies, and drizzle with sauce.
Protein: ~18g per serving
Optional add-on: Cooked shrimp or grilled chicken skewers for others