Tofu Chickpeas Lettuce Wraps

kiipfit|March 2, 2015 10:50 am EST

5 (1 ratings)

Garbanzo Beans and Tofu sautéed with very little oil, flavored with Asian sauces and spiced with fresh ground red chili paste, enhanced with some carrots and green onions and served on fresh lettuce leaves topped with some citrus juice.So Healthy! So Refreshing! So Delicious!!

Servings

1

Ingredients

Directions

Ingredients
3 dry whole red chilies (seeds removed)¼ cup warm water1 tbsp. olive oil1 tsp garlic (chopped/paste)1 tsp ginger paste1 tsp white sesame seeds¼ cup white of green onions¼ cup julienned carrots2 tbsp. low sodium soy sauce2 tbsp. white vinegar2 cups crumbled tofu (extra firm)1 cup chickpeas (boiled and drained)3/8 tsp salt1 tsp pure maple syrup1 tbsp. chopped cilantroInstructionsSoak the whole red chilies in warm water for 10 minutes and grind into a smooth paste. Keep it aside.Heat oil in a nonstick pan/wok and add garlic, ginger and sesame seeds.Add scallions/green onions into the pan and sauté well.Add carrots and mix again.Add the prepared chili paste, soy sauce, and vinegar and mix very well.Add Tofu, mix, cover and cook for 2 minutes.Add chickpeas, salt and maple syrup. Mix and again cover and cook for 2 minutes.Lastly, add cilantro mix properly and turn off the flame.Serve the tofu chickpeas mix on the fresh lettuce leaves and top it with few drops of lemon juice.