Description
A balanced and flavorful plant-based wrap featuring crispy tofu, fresh veggies, and a sweet maple-Dijon glaze.
Ingredients
Scale
- 15.873 oz firm tofu
- 1/4 cup cornstarch
- 2 Tbsp cold water
- Reduced-sodium soy sauce
- 1/3 cup panko bread crumbs
- 2 Tbsp nutritional yeast flakes
- 1/2 tsp garlic powder
- 1/2 tsp smoked paprika powder
- 2 Tbsp vegetable oil
- 1/3 cup maple syrup
- 1/3 cup Dijon mustard
- 1/4 cup vegan mayonnaise
- Apple cider vinegar
- 1/8 tsp salt
- 1 cup shredded red cabbage
- 1 cup shredded green cabbage
- 1 carrot, grated or julienned
- 5 large soft flour tortillas
- 1/2 head butter lettuce
- 2 medium tomatoes, sliced
- Optional add-ons: avocado slices, toasted sesame seeds, thinly sliced red onion, fresh herbs (cilantro or parsley), pickles, hot sauce, lemon juice
Instructions
- Press the tofu for 10–15 minutes to remove excess water.
- Cut the tofu into sticks about 3–4 inches long and 3/4 inch thick.
- Make the cornstarch slurry by whisking together cornstarch, cold water, and soy sauce until smooth.
- Prep the panko mixture by combining panko, nutritional yeast, garlic powder, and smoked paprika in a bowl.
- Dredge the tofu sticks in the slurry and then coat them with the panko mixture.
- Fry the tofu sticks in hot vegetable oil until golden and crisp, about 6–8 minutes total.
- Meanwhile, whisk together maple syrup and Dijon mustard to create the glaze.
- Prepare the slaw by combining coleslaw ingredients and mixing well.
- Warm the tortillas and lay out butter lettuce leaves, sliced tomatoes, and any optional add-ons.
- Assemble the wrap by layering the ingredients in the warm tortilla and roll tightly.
- Serve immediately for best texture.
Notes
Store crispy tofu and slaw separately to maintain texture. Re-crisp tofu before assembling for best results.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Frying
- Cuisine: Vegan
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 wrap
- Calories: 400
- Sugar: 8g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 45g
- Fiber: 6g
- Protein: 15g
- Cholesterol: 0mg
Keywords: tofu wraps, vegan wrap, honey mustard tofu