These Bang Bang Tofu Lettuce Wraps are a delightful and health-conscious meal option for anyone but also fit perfectly into a vegan, oil-free, and gluten-free diet. They satisfy just as much as bang bang shrimp, but they’re made with clean, whole food ingredients!
Course Appetizer, Main Course
Cuisine American, Asian Fusion
Keyword 30 minute meals, bang bang shrimp, dairy free, easy meal, gluten free, light dinner, plant based, vegan
16ozhigh protein super firm proteincut into 1/2” cubes
1tspgarlic granules
1tsppaprika
2tspnori flakes
1tbsparrowroot powdertapioca starch or cornstarch
Bang Bang Sauce Ingredients
½cupplain unsweetened vegan yogurt
1tbspmaple syrup
¼cupsriracha
1tbsprice vinegar
½tspgarlic powder
To serve Ingredients
1cupsushi rice
1headromaine
2green onionschopped
1tbspblack sesame seeds
Instructions
Preheat oven to 400 degrees and line a large baking sheet with parchment paper.
Add all spices, nori flakes and arrowroot powder to a medium bowl and stir to combine. Add the tofu cubes and use a rubber spatula to gently fold the tofu into the spices and evenly coat. Spread on the prepared baking sheet and transfer to oven. Bake for 20 minutes until crisp.
While the tofu is baking, cook the rice according to package and prepare your bang bang sauce by adding all ingredients to a jar and stirring to combine. Season to taste.
Remove tofu from oven and let cool for a few minutes. Transfer to the bowl of sauce and toss to coat.
To serve, fill each romaine leaf with a layer of rice, followed by the tofu. Sprinkle with green onions and sesame seeds. Enjoy!