Spicy Lime and Herbed Tofu in Lettuce Cups

Name: Spicy Lime and Herbed Tofu in Lettuce Cups
Prep time: 45 min
Cook time: 45 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 6
Cuisine: Global
Ingredients: 118 milliliters diced seeded peeled cucumber; 2 Tbsps fish sauce (such as nam pla or nuoc nam); 1 Tbsp finely chopped fresh basil (preferably Vietnamese or Thai); 1 Tbsp finely chopped fresh cilantro; 59 milliliters thinly sliced peeled fresh ginger; 1 Tbsp finely chopped fresh mint; 59 milliliters chopped green onions; 2 Tbsps chopped seeded jalapeño chile; 59 milliliters thinly sliced fresh lemongrass, cut from bottom 4 inches of 4 stalks with tough leaves removed; 59 milliliters fresh lime juice; 59 milliliters diced seeded plum tomato; 3 Tbsps sweet chili sauce; 397 grams package firm tofu, drained, cut into 1/2-inch cubes, patted dry; 2 Tbsps water

Spicy Lime and Herbed Tofu in Lettuce Cups is a gluten free, dairy free, and pescatarian side dish. This recipe covers 5% of your daily requirements of vitamins and minerals. One portion of this dish contains roughly 5g of protein, 2g of fat, and a total of 72 calories. This recipe serves 6. Head to the store and pick up lime juice, ginger, chili sauce, and a few other things to make it today. From preparation to the plate, this recipe takes around 45 minutes.

Instructions

Puree first 5 ingredients in blender.

Equipment you will use

Blender

Let mixture stand at least 15 minutes and up to 1 hour. Strain mixture into small bowl, pressing on solids to release any liquid; discard solids. Stir in sweet chili sauce. (Can be made 1 day ahead. Cover and refrigerate.)

Ingredients you will need

Sweet Chili Sauce