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Spicy Lime and Herbed Tofu in Lettuce Cups Recipe

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Ingredients:

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1/4 cup thinly sliced peeled fresh ginger
1/4 cup thinly sliced fresh lemongrass , cut from bottom 4 inches of 4 stalks with tough leaves removed
1/4 cup fresh lime juice
2 tbsp fish sauce (such as nam pla or nuoc nam)
2 tbsp water
3 tbsp sweet chili sauce
1/2 cup diced seeded peeled cucumber
1/4 cup chopped green onions
1/4 cup diced seeded plum tomato
2 tbsp chopped seeded jalapeno chile
1 tbsp finely chopped fresh cilantro
1 tbsp finely chopped fresh mint
1 tbsp finely chopped fresh basil ( preferably vietnamese or thai)
1 14- to 16-oz package firm tofu, drained, cut into 1/2-inch cubes, patted dry
6 large or 12 medium butter lettuce leaves

Directions:

For dressing: Puree first 5 ingredients in blender. Let mixture stand at least 15 minutes and up to 1 hour. Strain mixture into small bowl, pressing on solids to release any liquid; discard solids. Stir in sweet chili sauce. (Can be made 1 day ahead. Cover and refrigerate.)
For tofu: Combine first 7 ingredients in large bowl. Add tofu and dressing to bowl; toss to coat.
Arrange 1 or 2 lettuce leaves on each of 6 plates. Divide tofu mixture among lettuce leaves and serve.
*Available in the Asian foods section of most supermarkets and at Asian markets.

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Nutrition Facts

Per Serving Per 100 g

Amount Per 1 Serving
Calories	97.81 Kcal (410 kJ)
Calories from fat	41.23 Kcal
		% Daily Value*
Total Fat	4.58g	7%
Sodium	593.67mg	25%
Potassium	235.02mg	5%
Total Carbs	7.51g	3%
Sugars	2.75g	11%
Dietary Fiber	1.27g	5%
Protein	8.63g	17%
Vitamin C	10.4mg	17%
Vitamin A	0.2mg	7%
Iron	20.8mg	116%
Calcium	151.5mg	15%

Amount Per 100 g
Calories	68.18 Kcal (285 kJ)
Calories from fat	28.74 Kcal
		% Daily Value*
Total Fat	3.19g	7%
Sodium	413.81mg	25%
Potassium	163.81mg	5%
Total Carbs	5.23g	3%
Sugars	1.92g	11%
Dietary Fiber	0.89g	5%
Protein	6.02g	17%
Vitamin C	7.3mg	17%
Vitamin A	0.2mg	7%
Iron	14.5mg	116%
Calcium	105.6mg	15%

* 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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