Seitan Stir-Fry with Vegetables

Name: Seitan Stir-Fry with Vegetables
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 12 min
Total time: 27 min
Yield: 4 servings
Cuisine: chinese_american
Ingredients: 300 g seitan (drained, sliced into thin strips); 200 g broccoli (cut into small florets); 1 pcs bell pepper (medium, sliced into strips); 100 g snap peas (trimmed); 3 tbsp soy sauce; 1 tbsp cornstarch (mixed with water for slurry); 0.25 cup water (for sauce); 1 tbsp sesame oil; 2 tbsp vegetable oil; 4 pcs garlic (cloves, minced); 1 inch ginger (peeled and grated); 1 tbsp rice vinegar; 1 tsp brown sugar; 1 pinch red pepper flakes; 1 pinch salt; 1 pinch black pepper; 3 pcs green onion (thinly sliced, for garnish); 1 tsp sesame seeds (toasted, for garnish)

RATING

0.0/5

TASTE SCORE

8/10

Chewy, savory strips of seitan seared to golden perfection and tossed with crisp-tender broccoli, bell peppers, and snap peas in a garlicky ginger-soy sauce. This quick weeknight stir-fry delivers all the satisfaction of a classic beef and broccoli, but made completely plant-based. Ready in under 30 minutes, it's a lifesaver for busy evenings.

PREP

15m

COOK

12m

SERVES

1 CUP

268 cal

SERVINGS

METHOD · 7 STEPS

prep
Prep all ingredients for the stir-fry.
Slice seitan into thin strips. Cut broccoli into small florets, slice bell pepper into strips, and trim snap peas. Mince garlic, grate ginger, and slice green onions. Have everything ready before you turn on the heat — stir-frying moves fast.
mix
Whisk together the stir-fry sauce.
In a small bowl, whisk soy sauce, water, cornstarch, rice vinegar, brown sugar, sesame oil, red pepper flakes, and black pepper until the cornstarch dissolves completely. Set the sauce near the stove.
fry · ~3 min
Sear the seitan strips.
Heat 1 tablespoon vegetable oil in a wok or large skillet over high heat until shimmering. Add seitan in a single layer and cook without moving for 2 minutes until golden and crisp on the bottom. Toss and cook 1 more minute. Transfer to a plate.
TIPDon't crowd the pan — seitan steams instead of sears. Work in batches if needed.
fry · ~5 min
Stir-fry the vegetables.
Add the remaining 1 tablespoon oil to the same wok. Toss in broccoli and stir-fry for 2 minutes. Add bell pepper and snap peas, then cook 2-3 minutes more until vegetables are crisp-tender and bright. Add garlic and ginger, stirring constantly for 30 seconds until fragrant.
TIPKeep the heat high and keep things moving. Vegetables should char lightly but stay crunchy.
mix · ~2 min
Combine everything and coat with sauce.
Return the seared seitan to the wok. Give the sauce a quick stir, then pour it over the seitan and vegetables. Toss everything together for 1-2 minutes as the sauce thickens into a glossy, clingy coating. Sprinkle with salt and toss once more.
TIPIf the sauce gets too thick, add a splash of water to loosen it up.
garnish
Garnish with green onions and sesame seeds.
Transfer the stir-fry to a serving platter. Scatter sliced green onions and toasted sesame seeds over the top.
serve
Serve immediately over steamed rice or noodles.
TIPStir-fries wait for nobody. Serve straight from the wok while everything is hot and glossy.

PRO TIPS

What to keep in mind.

7 tips from the recipe — small details that make a real difference to the final dish.

1
Press seitan dry with paper towels before slicing to improve browning.
2
Cut seitan against the grain for a texture that mimics tender meat.
3
Blanch broccoli in boiling water for 30 seconds before stir-frying to ensure even doneness.
4
Add the cornstarch slurry gradually and stir constantly to avoid lumps.
5
Toast sesame seeds in a dry pan over medium heat for 1 minute until fragrant.
6
For a deeper flavor, use dark soy sauce in place of 1 tablespoon of regular soy sauce.
7
Leftover stir-fry keeps for 3 days in the fridge; reheat in a hot wok to restore crispness.

RECIPE VARIATIONS

Adapt it for your goals.

low oil

Low-oil

Reduce vegetable oil to 1 tablespoon and use a non-stick pan; the seitan will still brown if patted dry and not overcrowded.

high protein

High-protein

Add 200g of cubed extra-firm tofu or tempeh alongside the seitan for an extra protein boost without changing the sauce.

jain

Jain

Replace onion and garlic with asafoetida (hing) and use a Jain-friendly soy sauce (without onion/garlic); omit green onion garnish.

vegan

Vegan

The recipe is already vegan; for a nut-free version, ensure the seitan is soy-based and skip sesame seeds or use sunflower seeds instead.

gluten free

Gluten-free

Substitute seitan with 300g of sliced extra-firm tofu or jackfruit, and use tamari instead of soy sauce to keep it gluten-free.

HEALTH BENEFITS

Why this is on our healthy list.

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High in Plant-Based Protein

Seitan provides a substantial amount of protein per serving, making this stir-fry a satisfying meat-free option that supports muscle repair and satiety.

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