Orange Tofu Lettuce Wraps

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These orange tofu lettuce wraps are tofu's version of orange chicken! Crispy baked tofu is tossed with a sweet homemade orange sauce and then piled in butter lettuce leaves with lots of green onions and sesame seeds on top.

Prep Time 10

Cook Time 30

Total Time 40

Servings servings

Calories 141kcal

Ingredients

Crispy Tofu

1 block (12 oz) extra-firm tofu (pressed 30-60 minutes and diced into 1/2-inch cubes)
2 tablespoons cornstarch
1 tablespoon vegetable oil
Salt and pepper to taste

Orange Sauce

1/2 cup freshly-squeezed orange juice
1 tablespoon grated orange zest
1/4 cup low-sodium soy sauce
2 tablespoons rice wine vinegar
1/3 cup light brown sugar
1 tablespoon cornstarch, mixed with 1 tablespoon water
8 butter lettuce leaves
Sesame seeds and sliced green onions for topping

Instructions

Crispy Tofu

Preheat oven to 425F. Grease a large sheet pan well and set aside.
In a medium bowl, toss all tofu ingredients until evenly coated and season with salt and pepper to taste. Spread in an even layer on prepared sheet pan.
Bake tofu at 425F 20-25 minutes until golden-brown and crispy, shaking pan halfway through baking. Set aside for a moment.

Orange Sauce

In a medium bowl, whisk orange juice, orange zest, soy sauce, rice vinegar, sugar, and cornstarch mixture until smooth.
Pour orange sauce mixture in a medium skillet and bring to a simmer over medium heat, stirring frequently until sauce is thickened.
Fold in crispy tofu and season with salt and pepper to taste if needed. Spoon tofu into lettuce cups and top with sesame seeds and green onions. Enjoy!

Notes

Storing Instructions

Lettuce wraps are best if served immediately after assembly.

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