An interesting
- buffet
- hors d'oeuvres
- light lunch
1-2 Tbs. (15-30 ml) olive oil
1/2 cup (120 ml) each finely chopped: yellow onion, chopped zucchini, and carrot
1 (8-ounce) (225 g) package baked tofu, oriental or teriyaki style, cut into 1/2-inch (1,25 cm) cubes
1 Tbs. (15 ml) finely chopped mint
1/2 cup (120 ml) chopped green onions
1 (8-ounce) (225 g) can sliced water chestnuts, drained
1/4 cup (60 ml) hoisin sauce, plus more for dipping
1 head leafy organic lettuce
organic lime wedges
Method
1. Heat oil in a large skillet over medium high heat.
2. Add onions, zucchini and carrots and cook until softened, about 5 minutes.
3. Stir in tofu, mint, green onions and water chestnuts.
4. Add hoisin sauce and let simmer 5 to 7 minutes, stirring often.
5. Remove from heat and serve tofu mixture with lettuce leaves for wrapping, lime wedges for squeezing and additional sauce for dipping, if you like.
Nutrition
Per serving (about 9oz/253 g-wt.): 250 calories (100 from fat), 12g total fat, 1.5 g saturated fat, 0mg cholesterol, 700mg sodium, 21g total carbohydrate (5 g dietary fiber, 7 g sugar), 15 g protein
