Citrus Tofu Lettuce Nest with Crunch

Name: Citrus Tofu Lettuce Nest with Crunch
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 10 min
Total time: 25 min
Yield: 3 servings
Ingredients: 9 oz firm tofu, pressed and cubed; 2 tbsp soy sauce; 1 tbsp orange juice; 1 tsp sesame oil; 1 tsp rice vinegar; 1 tsp grated orange zest; 1 cup celery, thinly sliced; 1 cup rainbow chard, chopped; 6-9 leaves little gem lettuce, washed and peeled from the core; 1/4 cup chopped almonds or cashews (optional for crunch); 1 small carrot, julienned (optional for color); 1 tbsp olive oil; Salt and pepper to taste; 1 cup citrus segments (orange or grapefruit) optional for extra citrus punch; 2 green onions, sliced for garnish

A protein-packed, citrus-lresh salad served in crisp little gem lettuce nests with celery and rainbow chard crunch.

Total time

25 min

Prep

15 min

Cook

10 min

Serves

pescatarianlunchgluten-free optionaltofucitrus

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.

Nutrition

Estimated, per serving

calories: 320kcal
protein: 18 g
Carbs: 28 g
fat: 14 g

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