Friday Food: Buffalo Tofu Wraps
One thing I miss when leading a vegetarian lifestyle is hot wings. They are a true carnivore’s food, focusing on the messy deal of gleaning meat from bone. However, it’s not the meat I miss, but the buffalo-style sauce. Why not add a little Frank’s Red Hot to a more vegetarian-friendly dish to get my hot pepper fix? That’s how I came up with these wraps, featuring pan-seared tofu with hot sauce along with the classic additions of ranch or blue cheese and celery. The celery provides a nice crunch, and the dressing mellows the heat of the hot sauce. You can tone it down for picky eaters by using less hot sauce and more dressing.
Buffalo Tofu Wraps–Serves Four
four whole-wheat tortillas
one 16-oz package extra-firm tofu, pressed
1 tbsp extra virgin olive oil
1 tbsp butter or Earth Balance
two stalks celery, chopped
ranch or blue cheese, to taste
1/2 cup hot pepper sauce (I recommend Frank’s Buffalo Sauce)
