Lettuce Wraps With Hoison-mustard Tofu

Total Time: 30 mins Preparation Time: 5 mins Cook Time: 25 mins

Ingredients

• Servings: 4
• 1 (14 ounce) package extra firm tofu, 1/2 inch cubes
• 2 teaspoons soy sauce
• 1 teaspoon sesame oil
• 1 red bell pepper, seeded and diced small
• 1 small onion, diced small
• 3 garlic cloves, minced
• 1/4 teaspoon red pepper flakes (or 1/2 tsp if you want more spice)
• 3 tablespoons mirin
• 2 tablespoons hoisin sauce
• 2 teaspoons prepared yellow mustard
• 12 lettuce leaves (iceberg makes a nice pocket for the filling)

Recipe

• 1 tofu: heat a cast iron or heavy bottomed nonstick skillet over medium heat. spray with a little non stick cooking spray and add the tofu. "dry fry" for about 10 minutes carefully flipping about halfway through. add the soy sauce and toss to coat.
• 2 sauce: heat another pan over medium heat. add the sesame oil and saute the red bell pepper, onion, garlic, ginger, and red pepper flakes for about 10 minutes.
• 3 once the veggies are soft and browned add the mirin and let cook for 3 minutes.
• 4 add the hoison & mustard and cook for another minute.
• 5 assemble: add the tofu to the sauce and toss to coat. spoon mixture into lettuce leaves and serve immediately. enjoy!