Tofu Peanut Lettuce Cups Recipe

Name: Tofu Peanut Lettuce Cups
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 20 min
Total time: 35 min
Yield: 4 servings
Cuisine: American
Ingredients: 900 g extra-firm tofu (2 blocks, pressed and crumbled); 15 ml toasted sesame oil (1 tbsp); 15 g fresh ginger (1 tbsp, minced); 15 g garlic (3 cloves, minced); 80 g creamy peanut butter (1/3 cup); 45 ml gluten-free tamari (3 tbsp); 15 ml maple syrup (1 tbsp); 15 ml lime juice (1 tbsp); 30 ml water (2 tbsp); 80 g roasted unsalted peanuts (1/2 cup, chopped); 50 g green onions (4 medium, sliced); 200 g butter lettuce (12 large leaves, washed and dried)

Prep: 15minCook: 20min4 servingsMedium509 cal / servingAmerican

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A delicious Tofu Peanut Lettuce Cups packed with 33g of protein per serving and just 509 calories. This medium recipe is ready in 35 minutes and perfect for weight-loss, muscle-gain.

Ingredients

400g extra-firm tofu, pressed and cubed
2 tbsp soy sauce
1 tbsp sesame oil
1 tbsp cornstarch
2 cups mixed vegetables
2 cloves garlic
1 tsp ginger

Instructions

Prepare all ingredients by washing, chopping, and measuring as needed.
Heat oil in a large skillet or pan over medium-high heat.
Cook the main protein until golden and cooked through, about 6 minutes.
Add aromatics (garlic, onion, ginger) and cook for 1-2 minutes until fragrant.
Add vegetables and cook for 5 minutes until tender-crisp.
Season with spices, salt, and pepper to taste.
Combine with grain base and toss to mix.
Serve immediately, garnished with fresh herbs.

Tips & Variations

Meal prep friendly: store in airtight containers for up to 4 days
Swap the protein for any alternative to match your dietary preferences
Add your favorite sauce for extra flavor
Adjust spice levels to your preference
Double the recipe for easy meal prep throughout the week

Nutrition Breakdown

Calories: 509 kcal

Protein: 33g

Fat: 34.7g

Carbs: 22.4g

Fiber: 6.1g

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