Spicy Beefless Stir-Fry Topped With Scallion and Coriander

May 20, 2023May 20, 20230 1
Spicy Beefless Stir-Fry Topped With Scallion and Coriander
in Vegan

Prep

10 min

Cook

15 min

Ready In

25 min

Level

Easy

Rating

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Ingredients

1/2 tablespoon wasabi powder
4 teaspoons water
3 tablespoons vegan mayonnaise ( I use Veganaise )
1 pinch powdered sugar
2 tablespoons cumin , freshly ground
2 tablespoons dried chili pepper flakes
1 teaspoon fresh ground black pepper
1/2 teaspoon sea salt
8 ounces seitan ( I used 8oz package Gardein Beefless Tips )
2 tablespoons peanut oil
1 teaspoon rice wine or 1 teaspoon dry sherry
1 tablespoon light soy sauce
1 cup fresh cilantro , leaves and stalks , roughly chopped
2 spring onions , finely sliced

Nutrision Information

Servings Per Recipe
4
Calories
180
Sugar
1.2g
Fat
7.2g
This Spicy Beefless Stir-Fry is a vegan interpretation of a classic meat stir-fry. Seitan, soy sauce, and the flavorful sauce give this dish a meaty taste and texture element. The sauce, with wasabi as its spice agent, adds a spicy and exciting element to this dish. This Spicy Beefless Stir-Fry can be served with rice, salad, or noodles as a healthy and satisfying meal. This dish is perfect for those who are transitioning to a vegan diet or who want to include more plant-based protein in their meals.

Instructions

1.Mix together wasabi powder and water in a small bowl. Set aside.
2.To make the sauce, mix vegan mayonnaise, powdered sugar, cumin, dried chili pepper flakes, black pepper, and sea salt in a bowl until smooth. Stir in the wasabi paste.
3.Cut seitan into thin slices. Heat peanut oil in a wok or large skillet over high heat. Add seitan slices and sprinkle with rice wine or sherry. Stir-fry for 2-3 minutes until browned.
4.Pour in soy sauce and stir-fry for another minute. Add the sauce and half of scallions and cilantro. Stir-fry for 2-3 minutes until the sauce covers the seitan.
5.Transfer to a deep serving plate. Garnish with the remaining scallions and cilantro. Serve with steamed rice or salad.

PROS

This vegan dish is high in protein and low in fat.

The sauce is spicy and flavorful, making it a great addition to your meal options.

CONS

Seitan might be difficult to find in some regions.
If using other meat substitutes instead of seitan, you might not get the same texture and taste result.

The chilli pepper flakes in the sauce might be too spicy for some people.

HEALTH & BENEFITS

Seitan is a wheat-based protein that is a great source of protein for a vegan diet. Seitan contains more protein per serving than many meats. Additionally, it contains all essential amino acids, is low in fat, and is cholesterol-free. Cilantro contains antioxidants, vitamins, and minerals that help reduce inflammation, and freshen breath. Scallions are low in calories but high in fiber, vitamins, and minerals.

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