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If you want to experience maximum flavor from a wrap but make it vegan, you can. This tofu Thai wrap is perfect! As well as being a vegan and gluten-free wrap, it’s easy to make and tastes amazing. The wraps are filled with flavourful, marinated tofu, as well as healthy veggies. The coconut almond butter dip goes so well with it. If you are looking for a vegan gluten free lunch recipe, try out this easy tofu wrap…you won’t be disappointed!
Not only is this a vegan-friendly and gluten-free lunch recipe – it’s also an easy tofu wrap which you can enjoy at any time.
Asian food fans might also like to try making eel sauce, homemade potstickers or this copycat PF Chang’s fried rice dish.
Tofu Thai Wrap Ingredients
You need extra-firm tofu for this vegan gluten free lunch recipe. This is the kind that holds together best. Forget the soft silken tofus – they’re great for making drinks and desserts but not here. Sesame oil, tamari, ginger, and garlic give the tofu a great Asian flavor.
And then you have spinach, bell pepper, cabbage, and carrots, as well as red onion and cilantro. They add crunch, colour and nutrients as well. Gluten free wraps roll tightly around these ingredients to make the gluten free tofu Thai wrap.
Coconut Almond Butter Dip Ingredients
Coconut milk is the base of this dip/sauce. That’s a popular ingredient in Thai cuisine. Red curry paste adds even more Thai appeal. Almond butter, garlic and lime are also wonderful in this dip. If you want to change it up a little, green curry paste (or even yellow) would work too. Or you could swap the almond butter for peanut butter if you prefer that,
How to Prepare Extra-Firm Tofu for a Recipe
Tofu has rather a neutral flavor by itself. It isn’t unpleasant at all – it just doesn’t taste of much! This is why most recipes call for the tofu to be marinated. This protein absorbs a marinade like a sponge and it doesn’t take long either.
Before marinating it though, you will need to get the excess liquid out. The easiest way to do this is wrap it in paper towels. Put the tofu on a plate and then put some glass or ceramic bowls, or a heavy pot or skillet, on top of it. Let it sit like that for half an hour or so and liquid will come out.
After blotting off the liquid, you can chop it into pieces. If you marinate a block of tofu, the marinade doesn’t get very deep into it. If you chop it up first though, every cut side of each piece is coated.
In this vegan and gluten free wrap recipe the marinade is Asian inspired. It’s made with sesame oil, tamari, garlic, and ginger. Those are typical marinating ingredients in a number of cuisines including Chinese, Japanese and Thai.
After adding the tofu to the marinade you can cover and refrigerate it for half an hour or more. The marinade will soak into the tofu and boost its flavour for the easy tofu wrap.
How to Make this Thai Wrap
You’ve marinated the tofu. Now what? While it is marinating you can prepare the coconut almond butter dip. Whisk all the ingredients together and pour the mixture into a jar. Put the lid on and refrigerate it until ready to serve.
The tofu takes a couple of minutes per side to cook in a preheated grill pan. I like to use a skillet so you can see the grill marks on the tofu. You could even cook it on an outdoor grill if you wanted. The vegetables are thinly sliced.
To assemble this vegan gluten free lunch recipe, divide the vegetables and cilantro between the wraps. Top with the tofu, drizzle with the coconut almond butter dip and serve. You can either use all the dip in the wraps or use half and drizzle the rest over the top.
Vegan and Gluten Free Wrap Variations
You can sub soy sauce for the tamari if you want. Make sure it’s gluten-free (not all soy sauces are) if you’re sensitive to gluten.
This easy tofu wrap contains various vegetables. You can tweak those if you like. Beansprouts, enoki mushrooms or any other vegetable you don’t mind raw would also work. I like to use mostly crisp veggies – gotta love the crunch! For a side, this avocado tuna salad is delish!
You can also make air fryer tofu instead if you desire.
Serving Suggestions
For a lunch side, try this potato corn chowder or even this pasta with chickpeas.
Can You Make Them Ahead?
This gluten free tofu Thai wrap makes a really good vegan gluten free lunch recipe. You can even make them ahead if you have someone coming for lunch.
Slice the vegetables ahead and pop the tofu in the marinade ahead. Make the coconut almond butter dip too and keep it refrigerated. You can just give it a good shake to mix it up again.
When you’re ready just grill or pan-fry the tofu and assemble the gluten free tofu Thai wrap! You will be rewarded with freshest and best Thai flavours.
Tofu Thai Wrap Recipe
Tofu Thai Wrap with Coconut Almond Butter Dip
Ingredients
- 1 Package tofu, extra firm
- 1 Tsp. sesame oil
- 1 Tbsp. tamari soy sauce, gluten free
- 1 Tsp. ginger paste
- 1/2 Tsp. black pepper, ground
- 1/2 Tsp. garlic powder
- 1 Cup baby spinach
- 1/2 Cup carrots, cut into matchsticks
- bell pepper, red, cut into strips
- 1/2 Cup red cabbage, shredded
- 1/4 Cup cilantro, fresh chopped
- 1 red onion, sliced thin
- 4 tortilla wraps, gluten free
Coconut Almond Butter Dressing
- 1 Cup coconut milk
- 1 Tbsp. thai red curry paste
- 1 Tbsp. almond butter
- 3 Cloves garlic , crushed
- 1 lime, juiced
- 1 Tsp. sea salt
Instructions
- Drain the tofu from its packaging and wrap in a paper towel. Place onto a plate with 2 to 3 glass or ceramic bowls over the tofu to squeeze out any excess water. I recommend letting it sit like this for at least 30 minutes.
- Use a paper towel to blot excess water off of the tofu. Cut the tofu into ½” strips. In a medium sized mixing bowl, add sesame oil, soy sauce, ginger, pepper, and garlic powder. Whisk to combine. Add the tofu to the bowl and cover. Place into the fridge for 30 minutes.
- While the tofu is marinating, prepare coconut thai dressing. Add all ingredients to a small bowl and whisk well to combine. Place into a mason jar or covered bowl in the fridge until ready to serve.
- Heat a grill pan over medium high heat. Add the tofu to the pan and cook for 2 minutes per side.
- Prepare wraps. Wash and thinly slice cabbage, red onion, and bell pepper. Chop the cilantro. Place a wrap onto a plate or flat work surface and add ¼ of the spinach, matchstick carrots, red pepper, red onion, and cilantro to the center of each wrap.
- Top with 1 to 2 slices of tofu. Drizzle with Thai coconut almond sauce. Roll into a wrap.
Nutrition
Let me know if you try to make these vegan gluten free wraps with tofu and coconut almond butter dip. It is a tasty vegan gluten free lunch recipe that is always a hit. You will find that you make this easy tofu wrap again and again.
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Bella Bucchiotti
Bella Bucchiotti is a Canadian-based syndicated food, travel, and lifestyle writer, photographer, and creator at xoxoBella. She founded xoxoBella in 2015, where she shares her love for food, dogs, sustainability, fitness, crafts, outdoor adventures, travel, and philanthropy to encourage others to run the extra mile, try new recipes, visit unfamiliar places, and stand for a cause. Bella creates stress-free and family-friendly recipes for weeknight dinners and festive feasts.
What a delicious recipe! My family thoroughly enjoyed it and they’ve insisted I make it again soon.
This wrap is the bomb! So flavorful and easy to prepare! Absolutely my new fave. 👌
Well done. Great photos and tasty looking wrap. I do eat tofu from time to time and I like your idea of pairing it with the coconut butter dip. Looks delish!
These wraps are the perfect healthy lunch. The dressing on it gives it so much flavor with the crisp vegetables and tofu in it.
I’m always looking for new ways to make tofu. Can’t wait to try this!
I admit that I have never been a fan of tofu. But with all these flavors going on, I bet I’d enjoy this!
These are so well done! Too pretty to eat!