These Black Bean and Tofu Scramble Lettuce Wraps take just over 10 minutes to prepare and are light, fresh and super tasty! Mix up your next taco Tuesday with these!
Hey everyone! How was your weekend? Did you do anything special to celebrate Mother’s Day? We were invited to my brother and sister-in-laws for a delicious brunch. What a spread! There was no way I was leaving hungry- so much food! I don’t think I ate for the rest of the day, lol. Did you catch CNN’s Parts Unknown last night? It was the episode where Anthony Bourdain visited Newfoundland, where I’m from. If you didn’t see it, check it out! So cool! Anyways, let’s talk tofu scramble lettuce wraps!
Ingredients for Vegan Lettuce Wraps
These tofu scramble lettuce wraps require very little in the ingredient department and it actually yields quite a bit. Talk about easy on the budget too! One of my favourite things to do is make a batch on Sunday for the week ahead.
How to Make Tofu Scramble
Tofu scramble is super easy to prepare, you guys! I love to use my food processor. I just cut the tofu in cubes and pulse for a couple of times until I’ve reached my desired texture. Then? Just go ahead with the recipe. Easy, right?? If you don’t have a food processor, no worries. You can also place the tofu in a bowl and break up with a potato masher.
Tips for Making these Vegan Lettuce Wraps
- Use firm tofu. It’s not necessary (or recommended) to press any of the moisture out of the tofu. Open up and proceed with the recipe.
- I just barely cook the bell peppers when I’m frying the mixture out. I love to have a little texture on them. Use whatever colour you have on hand.
- These have loads of flavour, especially cumin, but garnish is highly recommended. I particularly love pickled red onions and salsa.
Other ways to enjoy Scrambled Tofu
- Enjoy with flour or corn tortillas
- Serve over nachos instead of meat
- Enjoy with rice, quinoa or couscous for a light lunch—>another personal fave of mine!
- Have for breakfast with an egg
Looking for more easy vegan recipes? Check these out!
Hope you enjoy these vegan lettuce wraps! I’ll be away next week for a little r & r, but will see you back here the following week!
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Black Bean and Tofu Scramble Lettuce Wraps
Ingredients
- 1 tbsp olive oil
- 200 grams firm tofu -cut into cubes (about half a package)
- 1-2 red Thai chili peppers -or 1/2 tsp cayenne
- 1 tbsp chili powder -minced
- 2 tsp cumin
- 1 tsp garlic powder
- 1 tsp onion powder
- 1/2 tsp salt
- 1/2 tsp black pepper
- 1.5 cups canned black beans -rinsed and drained
- 1 ear corn -kernels removed
- 1 bell pepper -diced
- 1 lime -juiced
- 1 head Boston Lettuce -leaves removed
Suggested Garnishes
- avocado
- salsa
- jalapeno
- picked red onion
Instructions
- Place cubes of tofu in a food processor and pulse 2-3 times until you've reached your desired consistency.
- In a medium sized pan on medium heat add olive oil. Add tofu, chili peppers, chili powder, cumin, garlic powder, onion powder, salt and pepper. Stir to combine and cook 2-3 minutes.
- Add black beans, corn and bell pepper. Cook 2-3 minutes. Turn off heat. Stir in lime juice. Serve on lettuce leaves and garnish as desired. Enjoy!
Seriously, these wraps look so fresh and appetizing! And I TOTALLY agree, the garnishes are what take tacos to the next level. Enjoy the weekend!!
Boy, your photos make me want to head to the market…nice.
This looks so deliciously healthy and flavourful, Dawn! I am quite fond of anything in lettuce wraps. I am looking forward to trying it. Thanks for sharing. 🙂
Thanks Denise!! Same here – love ’em!
These look so healthy and full of goodness. Fantastic that they are vegan, I have a few friends that embraced a vegan diet and it can be challenging to find recipes for them. It is also something my husband can eat as it is gluten free as well 🙂 Thank you very much for sharing! Have a great weekend ahead, Dawn!
Thanks Miriam! Hope you get a chance to try out 🙂 Have a wonderful week!
I’m always a bit lost when it comes to tofu! I love the idea of this scramble! You always have the best meatless ideas Dawn! Glad to hear you had a food filled Mother’s Day weekend!
Thanks Katherine! Hope you had a lovely weekend too 🙂
That tofu scramble looks so flavourful! I’ve really been into vegetarian and vegan recipes lately, but I’ve only cooked with tofu once before. This recipe is inspiring me to give it another try. Enjoy your break Dawn! Hope it’s restful 🙂
Yay! Happy to hear that! I’m sure you’d enjoy it 😉 Thanks so much Leanne! I’m really looking forward to it!
I LOVE Parts Unknown with Anthony Bourdain – I am a few seasons behind but cannot wait to check out this episode with Newfoundland – and get a glimpse into your neck of the woods!
By the way, Dawn – this scramble looks and sounds so hearty and delicious! Even though am not vegan, we do the vegan/vegetarian thing ever so often here and I’m saving this for next time!
Hoping you have a wonderful rest of the week and weekend! XOXO
Same here! Can’t wait for you to watch it and let me know what ya think 🙂 Hope you try this one out soon! I could eat a whole bunch, lol! Have a wonderful weekend! XOXO
What a great weeknight recipe!
Sure is 😉 Thanks Kevin!
I love, love, love lettuce wraps! These look pretty spectacular! Have a great week! 🙂
Me too! Thanks Kathy! Same to you, my friend 🙂
I love Anthony Bourdains’ shows! I have been watching him since he first aired on A Cook’s Tour. These lettuce wraps look fantastic, Dawn! I can put away so many of these at one sitting, but it’s okay because they are so good and good for you!
Same here! Always so interesting to watch 🙂 Haha – they sure are 😉 Thanks Thao!
These look super tasty and healthful, Dawn! It never occurred to me that you could zizz tofu in the food processor – great idea!
Yep! So easy and so versatile! Hope you get to try this one soon 🙂 Thanks Marissa!
I’m laughing at all of your vegan recipes because your vegetarian month was a bust. You’re so funny!
And somehow I’ve never cooked tofu! I need to go buy some- this sounds amazing!
I know, right?! So funny! You need to give this one a try 😉
I haven’t visited Newfoundland yet, but it’s the destination #1 to me – so beautiful place. And these wraps are beautiful too. I kind of like tofu (most of times haha), but I haven’t experienced with it much. This lovely dish sounds lije something worth to try!
It is pretty beautiful place, if I do say so 😉 Hope you give this one a try! Thanks Ben!
So glad I found this recipe. It’s perfect for Meatless Mondays! Love how easy it looks but also super flavorful and healthy.
Yay! Happy to hear that! Thanks Marlynn 🙂
I like to lighten up my meals in the warmer months and this looks like a recipe I need to try!
These would be perfect on a warmer day! Hope you enjoy them, Jill! Thanks 🙂
I love making lettuce wraps for a low carb option, but I haven’t had tofu in them before. Great idea!
Thanks Danielle! Hope you get a chance to try! They’re delish 😉
Lettuce wraps are so yummy! Thanks for sharing this recipe 🙂
Thanks Ang! They sure are 🙂
I love crispy tofu, but have not made a tofu scramble before. Love this idea and Boston lettuce is such a perfect way to present and enjoy it!
Crispy tofu is pretty delicious too! Thanks Milena! Hope you get a chance to try this one out 🙂
This looks scrumptious, a perfect protein rich filling . Inwould love to try that !
Thanks Swati 🙂 Hope you enjoy them!
What a great idea for a filling Dawn! I have yet to try tofu, but this looks yummy! I saw the photo on IG! Beautiful!
Give it a try! It’s delicious and really takes on the flavours (or spices) you add to it 🙂 Thanks Mary Ann!
I remember the first time I had a lettuce wrap….loved it!! The combination of flavors you have going on here are exciting! Love that they’re healthy! Wishing you a wonderful day, my friend!! XOXO
Thanks Annie! So many possibilities with fillings and toppings with lettuce wraps 🙂 Have a wonderful day too! XOXO
Now THIS is my kind of taco! I love all the flavors and textures you have going on here! And you’re so right about the garnish–isn’t that the best part of a taco? Sometimes I think filling is unnecessary because I pile those garnishes so high :). Have a great week, Dawn!
Woo hoo! Happy to hear that! Haha – right 😉 ?? Have a great week too, Kelsie 🙂
Nice! I love lettuce wraps and this is such a great filling idea! Love it 🙂
I do too! Thanks Jennifer 🙂