Citrus Tofu Lettuce Nest with Crunch
A protein-packed, citrus-lresh salad served in crisp little gem lettuce nests with celery and rainbow chard crunch.
- Prep Time: 15 min
- Cook Time: 10 min
Servings:
2 servings
(originally 3 servings)Ingredients(scaled)
- 6 oz firm tofu, pressed and cubed
- 1 ⅓ tbsp soy sauce
- ⅔ tbsp orange juice
- ⅔ tsp sesame oil
- ⅔ tsp rice vinegar
- ⅔ tsp grated orange zest
- ⅔ cup celery, thinly sliced
- ⅔ cup rainbow chard, chopped
- ⅔ 6-9 leaves little gem lettuce, washed and peeled from the core
- ⅔ 1/4 cup chopped almonds or cashews (optional for crunch)
- ⅔ small carrot, julienned (optional for color)
- ⅔ tbsp olive oil
- ⅔ Salt and pepper to taste
- ⅔ cup citrus segments (orange or grapefruit) optional for extra citrus punch
- 1 ⅓ green onions, sliced for garnish
Instructions
- Preheat skillet over medium heat; marinate tofu in soy sauce, orange juice, sesame oil, rice vinegar, and orange zest for 5 minutes.
- Sauté tofu 6–7 minutes until golden, flipping halfway; set aside.
- In the same pan, add olive oil, then sauté celery and rainbow chard 2–3 minutes until slightly wilted; season with salt and pepper.
- To serve, lay 1–2 lettuce leaves per plate as nests; spoon in tofu, followed by celery-chard crunch and citrus segments.
- Top with almonds (or cashews), carrot, and green onions for crunch and color; serve immediately.
Chef’s Pro Tips
- Press tofu well to get a crisp texture.
- Use extra citrus zest for a brighter flavor.
- Keep lettuce nests crisp by adding dressing right before serving.
Nutritional Estimates
Per serving · 2 servings total
| calories | 320 |
|---|---|
| protein | 18 g |
| carbohydrates | 28 g |
| fat | 14 g |
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