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Spicy Tofu Lettuce Wraps
Makes about 8 wraps
Cook time: 30 minutes
Spicy, sweet, savoury and satisfying these tasty lettuce wraps make the perfect low-carb vegan lunch. The seasonings can easily be adjusted to your liking. If you aren’t that into spice then cut back on the chili paste but try not to leave it out entirely — it really adds to the overall flavour of the wraps.
Filling
1 tbsp. vegetable oil
1 small onion chopped
1tbsp. minced fresh ginger
1clove garlic, minced
8 ounces extra-firm tofu crumbled
1 cup chopped mushrooms
1 small carrot grated
2 tbsp. soy sauce
2 tbsp. fresh peanut butter
1 tbsp. dark sesame oil
1 tbsp. Sambal Oelek chili paste (more or less according to taste)
8-10 butter lettuce or iceberg lettuce leaves
Garnishes
chopped green onions
chopped peanuts
fresh cilantro
extra chili sauce
- Heat the oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Add the garlic, ginger and chopped onion and cook for about 10 minutes or until everything softens and starts to brown. Add the carrots and the mushrooms and continue cooking until the vegetables are tender. Add the tofu. Cook for a few minutes longer, stirring constantly. Add the soy sauce, peanut butter, sesame oil and chili paste. Stir to combine. Transfer to a serving bowl.
- Fill the lettuce leaves with the tofu mixture. Top with your choice of garnish.
No-Bake Vegan Chocolate Oat Cookies
Easy and versatile these healthy treats are filled with good-for-you ingredients and can be adapted to fit your tastes. Substitute the raisins and/or coconut with any of the suggested add-ins or come up with a few of your own.
3/4 cup pure maple syrup
2 Tbsp. good quality dark cocoa powder
1/4 cup unsweetened almond milk
Bring to a boil in a medium saucepan. Let simmer 2-3 minutes. Then add in:
1/4 cup coconut oil
1/3 cup peanut or almond butter
Continue cooking over medium heat until the mixture comes to a low boil. Remove from the heat and add the following ingredients, mixing well using a wooden spoon.
2 cups organic oats
1/4 cup unsweetened coconut
1/4 cup raisins
1 tsp. vanilla extract
1/2 tsp. cinnamon
Add-Ins
chopped nuts
dark chocolate chips
cacao nibs
dried cherries, goji berries or chopped dates
hemp seeds, flax seeds or sunflower seeds
cardamom powder
Using a small scooper roll the mixture into small balls and place on a cookie sheet flattening slightly with the palm of your hand. Place the cookies in the refrigerator or freezer for at least an hour until firm. They keep best stored in the refrigerator and served cold.
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