Spicy Tofu Lettuce Wraps

Source: Vegetarian Times
Makes 16 wraps

Filling

• 2 tsp. vegetable oil
• 1 medium onion, chopped (1 ½ cups)
• 1 tsp ginger
• 1 Tbs. minced lemongrass (optional)
• 2 cloves garlic, minced (2 tsp.)
• 1 lb. extra-firm tofu, cubed extra small
• 1 8-oz. can water chestnuts, drained and chopped
• 1/4 cup low-sodium soy sauce
• 1/4 cup hoisin sauce
• 2 tsp. chile paste or sriracha 
• 16 lettuce leaves

Garnishes

• 1 cup shredded carrots
• ½ cup chopped green onions
• ½ cup finely chopped peanuts
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1. To make Filling: Heat oil in large skillet over medium heat. Add onion, ginger, lemongrass, and garlic, and cook 7 to 10 minutes, or until onions are soft and beginning to brown. Add tofu and water chestnuts, breaking tofu into small crumbles; cook 4 minutes, or until heated through. Stir in soy sauce, hoisin sauce, and chile sauce. Transfer to serving bowl.

2. Place lettuce leaves on platter, and set out garnishes in small serving bowls. Let guests wrap tofu mixture in lettuce leaves, and top with their choice of garnishes.