Soy‑Glazed Tofu Lettuce Wraps
Crispy pan‑seared tofu tossed in a sweet‑savory soy glaze, served in fresh lettuce leaves.

Total
12 min
Prep
5 min
Cook
7 min
Serves
2
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Recipe serves 2
Ingredients
- 200 g firm tofu
- 2 tablespoons soy sauce
- 1 tablespoon maple syrup
- 1 teaspoon rice vinegar
- 1 teaspoon sesame oil
- 1 clove garlic, minced
- 1 stalk green onion, sliced(optional)
- 6 large leaves butter lettuce leaves
- 1 tablespoon vegetable oil
Instructions
- 1
Pat the tofu dry with paper towels, then cut into 1‑inch cubes.
- 2
In a small bowl, whisk together soy sauce, maple syrup, rice vinegar, sesame oil, and minced garlic to make the glaze.
- 3
Heat vegetable oil in a non‑stick skillet over medium‑high heat; add tofu cubes and pan‑sear for 3‑4 minutes, turning until golden and crispy.
- 4
Pour the glaze over the tofu, toss to coat, and cook for another 2 minutes until the sauce thickens and glazes the tofu.
- 5
Remove from heat, sprinkle with sliced green onion if using, and serve the tofu in butter lettuce leaves.
Nutrition per serving
Calories
320
16% of a 2,000 kcal day
| Protein | 18 g |
| Carbohydrate | 12 g |
| Fat | 22 g |
| Fiber | 3 g |
| Sugar | 6 g |
| Sodium | 820 mg |
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