It is a Chinese restaurant chain that is popular throughout the US. One of the few gluten-free and vegan options on their menu is their vegetarian tofu lettuce wraps which are gluten-free optional (meaning you must request them to be made GF). I really like them and decided to try and make/create something like them at home.
Lettuce wraps are tasty and fun to eat. Serving lettuce wraps is an interactive way to enjoy a meal while saving on calories and carbs. The crisp, cool lettuce acts as a crunchy base, offering a refreshing contrast to the savory plant-based filling. A great option for those looking to lighten up their meals and add more fiber without sacrificing flavor. Serve as an appetizer for a dinner party or as part of a light meal.
Just another way to incorporate more plant-based meals into your diet!
My tofu filling recipe:
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| The Hoisin sauce that I bought (at Whole Foods) is also gluten-free, as is the Tamari sauce. The Hoisin sauce is optional as a topping |
Ingredients:
1 block of extra firm tofu, diced into small pieces
1/2 cup of Tamari sauce (or more or less to taste)
2 tablespoons of freshly grated ginger
1 cup of green scallions, sliced
1/2 cup of vegetable broth
1 cup of cabbage cole slaw (from a bag) or shredded cabbage
garlic powder
Hoisin Sauce for a topping- This is a must- tastes amazing
Directions:
Dice the block of tofu into small pieces
Pour Tamari sauce over the tofu and mix well
Set aside
In a large rimmed skillet, add vegetable broth and grated ginger. Turn on the heat, add the tofu mixture, garlic powder, the cabbage slaw, and the scallions. Allow to cook for about 5-7 minutes, stirring to prevent sticking and burning. Add a little more broth if needed.
Taste and season with salt and freshly cracked pepper ( or red pepper flakes) to taste
Wash Bibb or Romaine lettuce leaves, add the filling, top with Hoisin sauce and enjoy!
Please note: The filling can be made in advance, but assemble the stuffed leaves just before eating. (everyone can make their own)
My notes:
- This recipe is oil-free, gluten-free, and vegan.
- You can make the filling in advance
- The filling can be served at room temp and each person fill his/her own
- Hoisin sauce adds an amazing flavor
- Enjoy as an appetizer or as an entree with a bowl of soup
Looks great. I think I would make my own Cole slaw too.
ReplyDeleteWhy not grate your own- it's easy enough. I make my own sometimes too.
DeleteGreat that you can make your favourite restaurant foods at home! Have never heard of PF Chang's though.
ReplyDeleteIt is a common chain restaurant in the States.
DeleteYum! I love tofu and lettuce wraps! I thought PFC's used to have a tofu lettuce wrap option but I haven't been there in a long time. Thanks for the recipe!
ReplyDeleteYes, they do have them but if you want them made gluten free, you gotta ask-
DeleteThis looks delicious. A great idea. Thank you!
ReplyDeleteThanks Marie
DeleteI love lettuce wraps. These are beautiful and sound delicious.
ReplyDeleteThank you. I enjoy lettuce wraps too.
Deletethis is a wonderful recipe for those who like tofu, i do not!! the picture is beautiful....i do love the chicken lettuce wraps at PF Changs!!!
ReplyDeleteTofu is a great protein for vegans. You do have to develop a taste for it!
DeleteI like using lettuce as a wrap and often do for a number of fillings -- but this sounds really good!
ReplyDeleteI love lettuce wraps- sometimes I fill them with a lentil filling.
DeleteThisa sounds and looks wonderful. I watch my sodium so might not use these particular kinds of tamari and hoisin sauce. Saw it at #SSPS348. My shares are #57 thru 61 (something for everyone). Enjoy and be well.
ReplyDeleteThanks Nancy- They are higher in sodium but there are products that would work that are lower in sodium.
DeleteThis for a meal right now in the heat, would be perfect.
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It is a great summer meal. I live in Florida for the winter so our temps are comfortable in February. At home in Pennsylvania my family is complaining about the extreme cold.I forget that in Australia you are in your hottest months. Lettuce wraps might be perfect.
DeleteWe made something like this recently… a neat idea. Lettuce makes a great wrapper and it’s crunchier than regular wonton skins. I just read a long article about P.F.Chang’s — I think I’ve only eaten there once. I prefer the quirky mom-and-pop Asian restaurants.
ReplyDeleteIt was the first time in over 5 years that we eat at PF Chang's... I was happy to find something on the menu I could eat.
DeleteWow these look so good! I have been trying to cook at home more this year so I will have to try these out. We are having our carpets cleaned this afternoon so I will have to run to the store after that to get some tofu. Thanks so much for sharing!
ReplyDeleteIt is a very tasty dish and the Hoisin Sauce makes it!!
DeleteLettuce wraps really are fun to eat. Any kind of wrap, I dunno what it is, but it's just fun. Nori wrap, sweet potato flat bread wrap, lettuce. All just so darn tasty. Yummers.
ReplyDeleteI'm with you ! I like nori wraps, lettuce wraps,
DeleteThey look so good. I do have some tofu and lettuce,..... need to make them today for lunch.
ReplyDeleteVery quick and easy- don't forget the hoisin sauce
DeleteI've never eaten at PF Chang's, but this looks great! I'd have it in a heartbeat!
ReplyDeleteI enjoyed it at PF Chang's and at home.
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