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Tender, chewy seitan and crisp, colorful vegetables tossed in a savory ginger-garlic sauce. This quick and easy vegan stir-fry is perfect for a healthy weeknight dinner, ready in under 30 minutes.
Prepare Ingredients and Sauce
Sear the Seitan
Stir-fry the Vegetables
Tender, chewy seitan and crisp, colorful vegetables tossed in a savory ginger-garlic sauce. This quick and easy vegan stir-fry is perfect for a healthy weeknight dinner, ready in under 30 minutes.
This asian recipe takes 30 minutes to prepare and yields 4 servings. At 282.28 calories per serving with 21.25g of protein, it's a beginner-friendly recipe perfect for lunch or dinner.
Combine and Finish
Garnish and Serve
Add 1-2 teaspoons of sriracha or chili garlic sauce to the sauce mixture for an extra kick of heat.
Stir in 2 tablespoons of peanut butter into the sauce for a creamy, nutty flavor. You may need to add a splash more water to reach the desired consistency.
Feel free to substitute with other quick-cooking vegetables like mushrooms, bok choy, zucchini, or edamame.
This recipe works wonderfully with firm tofu or tempeh. Press the tofu well before cubing and searing.
Seitan is one of the richest sources of plant-based protein, making this dish ideal for muscle repair, growth, and overall satiety. It's a great option for vegans, vegetarians, and anyone looking to increase their protein intake.
The colorful array of vegetables like broccoli, carrots, and bell peppers provides a wide range of essential nutrients, including Vitamin C for immunity, Vitamin A for vision, and potassium for heart health.
With ingredients like broccoli, carrots, and snap peas, this stir-fry is a good source of dietary fiber, which aids in digestion, helps maintain stable blood sugar levels, and promotes a feeling of fullness.
Yes, it's a very healthy dish. Seitan is high in protein and low in fat. The recipe is packed with a variety of vegetables, providing essential vitamins, minerals, and fiber. Using low-sodium soy sauce helps manage sodium intake.
One serving of this Seitan Stir-fry contains approximately 380-420 calories, not including any rice or noodles it's served with. The exact number can vary based on the specific brands of ingredients used.
No, this specific recipe cannot be made gluten-free because seitan is made from vital wheat gluten. However, you can easily adapt it by substituting the seitan with an equal amount of pressed firm tofu or tempeh and using a gluten-free soy sauce (tamari).
The key to crispy seitan is to pat it very dry before cooking and to sear it in a hot pan without moving it for the first few minutes. For an even crispier texture, you can toss the dry seitan pieces in a tablespoon of cornstarch before adding them to the hot oil.
This stir-fry is very versatile! You can substitute or add other vegetables like sliced mushrooms, baby corn, water chestnuts, bok choy, or edamame. Adjust cooking times based on the vegetable's density.
Store any leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3 days. The vegetables will soften slightly upon reheating, but it will still be delicious. Reheat in a skillet or microwave.
