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vegan pf changs lettuce wraps

Vegan PF Changs Lettuce Wraps (vegetarian, gluten free)

Craving a quick, flavorful, and easy weeknight meal? Look no further than these delicious Vegan PF Changs Lettuce Wraps! Inspired by the classic PF Chang's dish, this recipe puts a plant-based twist on the original, delivering all the crave-worthy flavor with none of the guilt.
This tofu lettuce wraps recipe is gluten free, vegan, vegetarian and low carb. 
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Prep Time 10 days 10 minutes
Cook Time 30 days 25 minutes
Servings 2 servings

Ingredients
  

Peanut Sauce:

  • 1/2 cup creamy peanut butter
  • 1/4 cup warm water
  • 2 tablespoons gluten-free soy sauce or coconut aminos
  • 2 tablespoons rice vinegar
  • 1 tablespoon maple syrup
  • 1 tablespoon lime juice
  • 1/2 tablespoon sesame oil
  • 1/2 teaspoon ground ginger
  • 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder

Ingredients for the "meat"

  • 1 cup water
  • 1/4 cup gluten-free soy sauce or coconut aminos
  • 1 tablespoon rice vinegar
  • 2 tablespoons cornstarch
  • 1 teaspoon Sriracha optional
  • 1/2 teaspoon powdered ginger
  • 1/2 teaspoon powdered garlic
  • 1 block extra-firm tofu crumbled and pan-fried (or use your favorite vegan ground "meat")
  • 2 bell peppers diced (any color)
  • 1 white onion diced
  • 1/2-1 cup roasted cashews chopped

Additional Ingredients:

  • Romaine lettuce or butter lettuce leaves washed and dried

Instructions
 

  • Make the Peanut Sauce: In a small bowl, whisk together all peanut sauce ingredients until smooth and creamy. Set aside.
  • Make the Base Sauce: In a saucepan, whisk together water, soy sauce, rice vinegar, cornstarch, Sriracha (if using), ginger, and garlic. Bring to a simmer over medium heat, stirring constantly, until the sauce thickens and becomes translucent. Remove from heat and set aside.
  • Cook the "Meat": Heat a skillet with oil over medium heat. Crumble the tofu, peppers and onions and pan-fry until golden brown and crispy. Add to the base sauce and warm for 3-5 minutes together,.
  • Assemble the Wraps: Wash and dry the lettuce leaves. Divide the pan-fried tofu ("meat") and chopped vegetables between the leaves. Drizzle with desired amounts of peanut sauce and base sauce.
  • Enjoy! Wrap the lettuce leaves around the filling and devour!