If you love PF Chang's Vegetarian Lettuce Wraps, you will love this Copycat PF Chang's Vegetarian Lettuce Wrap Recipe even more! Made with crispy tofu, mushrooms, and a flavorful sauce, these flavorful lettuce wraps are less greasy than the original and so easy to make!
![Lettuce Wrap Recipe Lettuce Cup filled with tofu vegetarian filling and topped with chow mein noodles and hot sauce.](https://amindfullmom.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/08/cropped-Lettuce-Wraps-Recipe.jpg)
I absolutely love making copycat recipes at home. From Vietnamese Spring Rolls to Vegetable Fried Rice to Vegetable Egg Rolls to these Vegetarian Lettuce Wraps, these recipes prove you can EASILY enjoy your favorite restaurant take-out recipes at home.
This recipe for Vegetarian Lettuce Wraps was inspired by PF Chang's Vegetarian Lettuce Wraps. However, I find that appetizer to a be bit greasy. Not with my version! The tofu is seared to perfection and is perfectly crispy and nothing is over-sauced. These lettuce wraps are not overly salty, soggy, greasy, or mushy. These Vegetarian Lettuce Wraps are absolute perfection.
Ingredients Needed for Lettuce Wraps
![Tofu Lettuce Wraps Ingredients for Vegan Lettuce Wraps on White Counter.](https://amindfullmom.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/08/Vegetarian-Lettuce-Wraps.jpg)
- Tofu: Be sure to select firm or extra firm tofu, not silken tofu.
- Mushrooms: I highly suggest opting for rehydrated dried wild mushrooms for the best flavor. However, you can use fresh cremini or oyster mushrooms in place of the dried mushrooms if desired.
- Water Chestnuts: Canned water chestnuts are found in the Asian section of your local grocery section. They add incredible crunch and texture to the lettuce wrap filling.
- Sauce: The flavorful lettuce wrap filling sauce is made with Sweet Chili Sauce, minced garlic, grated ginger root, soy sauce, sesame oil, and rice wine vinegar. It is sweet, spicy, salty, and irresistible.
- Toppings: I love to add sliced green onions for flavor, Chow Mein Noodles for crunch (just like PF Chang's), and a bit of hot sauce for kick.
- Lettuce: Use a soft lettuce, such as green leaf lettuce or bibb lettuce, which will allow the leaves to wrap around the filling.
How to Make Vegetarian Lettuce Wraps
The following tips are provided to help you achieve perfect results. You will find the detailed instructions in the recipe card at the bottom of this post.
Press the Tofu
The first step to preparing lettuce wraps using tofu is to press the tofu to drain off excess liquid, which will prevent the vegetarian lettuce wrap filling from becoming soggy. To do so, simply place the block of firm tofu in between thick paper towels and place it on a plate or tray and top with a heavy skillet. Let the tofu sit for 20 minutes and then crumble or dice the tofu into bite-size pieces.
![PF Changs Lettuce Wrap Recipe Tofu weighed down with skillet next to picture of tofu cubed into small chunks](https://amindfullmom.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/08/Tofu-Lettuce-Wraps-1024x576.jpg)
Soak Mushrooms
While the tofu is draining, use that time to rehydrate the dried mushrooms in hot water. I also use that time to whisk together the flavorful sauce for the lettuce wraps.
![Asian Lettuce Wraps Small bowl with lettuce wrap sauce and dried mushrooms soaking in dish next to it](https://amindfullmom.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/08/Veggie-Lettuce-Wraps.jpg)
Sauté the Filling
Saute the pressed tofu in a large skillet until golden. Add the mushrooms, water chestnuts, and sauce to the skillet and simmer until just thickened.
![Healthy Lettuce Wraps Skillet with golden sauteed tofu in skillet next to skillet with tofu and mushroom mixture](https://amindfullmom.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/08/Plant-Based-Lettuce-Wraps-1024x576.jpg)
Serve Filling in Lettuce Cups
Dish up the tofu mixture into lettuce leaves and top with sliced green onions, chow mein noodles, and hot sauce.
![Vegetarian Lettuce Wraps Platter of Vegan Lettuce Wraps next to saute pan with tofu mixture](https://amindfullmom.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/08/Copycat-Lettuce-Wrap-Recipe.jpg)
Storing Leftovers
Refrigerate: The tofu filling can be refrigerated for up to 5 days. Reheat gently in a dry skillet with a bit of water over medium heat until warmed through and then serve on lettuce wraps.
More Vegetarian Asian-Inspired Recipes
- Vegetable Potstickers
- Baked Vegetable Egg Rolls
- Easy Fried Rice
- Thai Noodles
- Asian Noodle Salad
- Spring Rolls
If you tried these Veggie Lettuce Wraps I would love for you to leave a comment and review below.
![Lettuce Cup filled with tofu vegetarian filling and topped with chow mein noodles and hot sauce.](https://amindfullmom.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/06/Vegetarian-Lettuce-Wrap-360x360.jpg)
Vegetarian Lettuce Wraps
Ingredients
- 2 ounces dried shiitake mushrooms see note
- 2 tablespoons Sweet Chili sauce see note
- 2 tablespoons reduced-sodium soy sauce
- 2 tablespoons rice vinegar
- 2 teaspoons minced garlic
- 1 teaspoon freshly grated ginger
- 1 teaspoon sesame oil
- 2 teaspoons canola oil
- 1 (14 ounce) package firm tofu NOT silken!
- 1 (8 ounce) water chestnuts drained and finely chopped
- 2-3 green onions thinly sliced
- 10-12 large lettuce leaves romaine hearts, bibb lettuce, or butter lettuce leaves
- ½ cup Chow Mein Noodles optional
Instructions
- If using dried mushrooms, place the dried mushrooms into a heat-safe bowl and cover with boiling water. Let soak for 20-30 minutes.
- Place the block of tofu between thick paper towels and place onto a plate and top with a heavy skillet or plate and let sit for 20 minutes, changing out the paper towels after 10 minutes if needed. Once pressed, chop up the dried tofu into small ½ inch chunks, alternatively, you can crumble up the tofu into small bits.
- In a small bowl, stir together the sweet chili sauce, soy sauce, rice vinegar, and sesame oil, garlic, and ginger. Set aside.
- Heat the canola oil in a large nonstick skillet over medium-high. Once the oil is hot, add the tofu and let sauté for 3 minutes to brown and then flip and sauté for another 2 minutes.
- Drain off the mushrooms and chop into small pieces and add to the tofu. Saute for another 2-4 minutes, or until the tofu has browned slightly. Add the water chestnuts and the sauce, stirring to coat everything evenly with the sauce. Simmer until the sauce has thickened, about 1-2 minutes.
- Spoon the tofu mixture into individual lettuce leaves. Top with sliced green onions, chow mein noodles, and Sriracha hot sauce as desired. Serve immediately.
Sara Welch
Enjoyed these with dinner last night and they were a savory success! Loved the balance of flavors and textures; easily, a new favorite recipe!
Kristen Chidsey
Love hearing this, Sara! Thank you for sharing!
Allison
So tasty! I didn't even miss the meat. Thanks for sharing!
Kristen Chidsey
That is EXACTLY what my husband said too! Glad you enjoyed Allison!
Beth
This is one of my favorite dishes to order. Now I know I can make them at home. They came out fantastic - my family loved them.
Kristen Chidsey
I love hearing that Beth! So glad you were able to enjoy a favorite at home with this recipe.