Lettuce Cups With Tofu and Cashews Recipe

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Ingredients:

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4 medium boston lettuce
2 tsp cornstarch
1/2 tsp chile puree , with garlic (or 1/2 fresh fresno red chile pepper, seeded and minced, and 1 clove garlic
2 tbsp canola oil
2 tsp fresh ginger, minced
2 garlic cloves, minced
1 cup oyster mushroom, finely chopped
1 (8 oz) package flavored baked tofu (or on a plate , put firm tofu btwn towel paper, place another plate on top to squeeze water out for a)
1/2 cup carrot, finely diced
1/2 cup green apple, cored and finely diced
1/2 cup canned water chestnut, rinsed and finely diced
1/2 cup unsalted cashews, toasted and coarsely chopped
1 tsp toasted sesame oil
2 scallions, minced

Directions:

Separate the leaves to make cups . Wash and pat dry.
Make Chile-Garlic Dipping Sauce.
Place cornstarch in a small bowl.
Gradually whisk the chile puree with garlic and 1/4 cup of the dipping sauce. Set aside. Reserve the remaining sauce for serving.
Heat a wok or large skillet over medium-high heat. Add oil and tilt pan to coat it evenly.
Add ginger and garlic; stir-fry until fragrant (~30 sec).
Add mushrooms and tofu; stir-fry for 2 minute
Add carrot, apple, and water chestnuts; stir-fry for 30 sec.
Add the dipping sauce-cornstarch mixture. Cook, stirring, until vegetables are heated through and sauce has thickened (~2 min).
Add cashews, sesame oil, and scallions; toss to combine.
To assemple cups: Spoon about 2 Tbsp of filling into each lettuce cup.
Serve with the remaining dipping sauce.

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Nutrition Facts

Per Serving Per 100 g

Amount Per 1 Serving
Calories	25.22 Kcal (106 kJ)
Calories from fat	16.94 Kcal
		% Daily Value*
Total Fat	1.88g	3%
Sodium	2.02mg	0%
Potassium	37.28mg	1%
Total Carbs	1.73g	1%
Sugars	0.45g	2%
Dietary Fiber	0.3g	1%
Protein	0.66g	1%
Vitamin C	0.4mg	1%
Iron	0.2mg	1%
Calcium	4.6mg	0%

Amount Per 100 g
Calories	206.65 Kcal (865 kJ)
Calories from fat	138.76 Kcal
		% Daily Value*
Total Fat	15.42g	3%
Sodium	16.52mg	0%
Potassium	305.46mg	1%
Total Carbs	14.19g	1%
Sugars	3.7g	2%
Dietary Fiber	2.49g	1%
Protein	5.44g	1%
Vitamin C	3.1mg	1%
Vitamin A	0.1mg	0%
Iron	1.9mg	1%
Calcium	37.6mg	0%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.
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