Vegan Thai Quorn “tenders” With Lime and Cilantro

May 20, 2023May 20, 20230 1
Vegan Thai Quorn Tenders With Lime and Cilantro Recipe
in Vegan

Prep

10 min

Cook

25 min

Ready In

35 min

Level

Easy

Rating

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Ingredients

1 cup rice ( basmati ) or 1 cup brown rice
12 ounces Quorn tenders
4 tablespoons fresh minced ginger
1 bunch chopped scallion
5 cups vegetable broth or 5 cups stock
red pepper flakes
1/3 - 1/2 head cabbage ( about 2-3 cups ) or 1/3-1/2 head napa cabbage , sliced thin ( about 2-3 cups )
2 tablespoons fish sauce
2 -3 tablespoons lime juice
1 teaspoon lime zest , minced
1 zucchini , thin sliced and cut into quarters
6 -10 mushrooms , sliced medium thin
1/2 cup chopped fresh cilantro

Nutrision Information

Servings Per Recipe
4
Calories
498
Sugar
6g
Fat
6g
This Vegan Thai Quorn Tenders With Lime and Cilantro recipe is a perfect plant-based alternative to traditional Thai dishes that are often made with meat or seafood. Quorn tenders, a vegetarian protein source made from a type of fungus, are seasoned with ginger and scallions and then simmered in a mixture of vegetables and spices like cabbage, zucchini, mushrooms, and cilantro. The dish is served over a bed of fragrant basmati rice, which is cooked in vegetable broth for added flavor.

Instructions

1.Heat a large saucepan on medium heat.
2.While the pan is heating, rinse the rice in cold water until the water runs clear, then add the rice to the saucepan with vegetable broth.
3.Once the rice mixture comes to a simmer, reduce the heat to a low simmer and cover it for 15-20 minutes until the rice is cooked through and the water is absorbed.
4.In a skillet over medium heat, cook the ginger and scallions until fragrant.
5.Add the Quorn tenders and cook for 10 minutes or until browned on all sides.
6.Add the red pepper flakes, cabbage, fish sauce, lime juice, lime zest, zucchini, and mushrooms and cook for an additional 5-7 minutes, until the vegetables are slightly tender.
7.Serve the Quorn tenders over the rice, garnished with fresh cilantro.

PROS

This vegan dish is high in protein and low in fat, making it a healthy and filling meal option.

It is also gluten-free, making it suitable for those with gluten sensitivities or allergies.

CONS

Quorn is not a widely available ingredient and may be difficult to find in some areas.

Some people may not enjoy the texture of Quorn tenders, which are made from a mycoprotein.

HEALTH & BENEFITS

This vegan dish is packed with healthy ingredients like cabbage, zucchini, mushrooms, and cilantro.
Cabbage is high in fiber and vitamin C, while zucchini is a great source of vitamin A and antioxidants.
Mushrooms are rich in vitamin D and selenium, and cilantro has been shown to have anti-inflammatory properties.

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