Sesame-Ginger Tofu Lettuce Wraps with Peanut Sauce

By AislePrompt Editorial · Published 2026-04-27 · Updated 2026-04-27

Pan-seared tofu seasoned with sesame and ginger, wrapped in crisp lettuce leaves and drizzled with a creamy peanut sauce. This Asian-inspired sandwich and wrap recipe (vegan, gluten free), ready in about 25 minutes, pairs extra-firm tofu, sesame oil, fresh ginger for a weeknight-friendly dinner that comes together with one pan and minimal cleanup. Each serving lands at about 320 calories and feeds 2, so it slots cleanly into a weekly meal plan and pairs well with rice, quinoa, or a quick salad. Tap "Plan a meal with the AI" below to drop this recipe into your week and send the ingredients straight to Instacart. Nutrition values are approximate, calculated from USDA FoodData Central (fdc.nal.usda.gov) — verify against ingredient labels for any health-driven dietary plan.

Ingredients

• 8 oz, pressed and diced into 1/2-inch cubes extra-firm tofu
• 1 tbsp sesame oil
• 1 tsp, grated fresh ginger
• 2 tbsp low sodium soy sauce
• 1 clove, minced garlic
• 6 large leaves romaine lettuce leaves
• 1/2 cup julienned carrot
• 2 tbsp sliced green onion
• 3 tbsp peanut butter
• 2 tbsp warm water
• 1 tbsp rice vinegar
• 1 tsp honey
• 1/4 tsp red pepper flakes

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Instructions

1. Step 1: Heat 1 tbsp sesame oil in a non-stick skillet over medium-high heat. Add 8 oz diced extra-firm tofu, 1 tsp grated fresh ginger, and 1 clove minced garlic. Cook for 6-8 minutes, turning occasionally, until tofu is golden and slightly crispy.
2. Step 2: Pour 2 tbsp low sodium soy sauce over the tofu and cook for an additional 2 minutes, allowing the sauce to reduce and coat the tofu.
3. Step 3: In a small bowl, whisk together 3 tbsp peanut butter, 2 tbsp warm water, 1 tbsp rice vinegar, 1 tsp honey, and 1/4 tsp red pepper flakes until smooth and creamy.
4. Step 4: To assemble, lay 6 large romaine lettuce leaves flat and divide the cooked tofu evenly among them. Top each with 1/2 cup julienned carrot and 2 tbsp sliced green onion.
5. Step 5: Drizzle the peanut sauce generously over the fillings. Fold the lettuce leaves around the filling and serve immediately as handheld wraps.