How to Make High-Protein Vegan Stir-Fry - A Step-by-Step Guide

Are you looking for a delicious and healthy way to incorporate more plant-based protein into your diet? Look no further than this High-Protein Vegan Stir-Fry recipe! Packed with a variety of colorful and nutritious vegetables, this dish is not only mouthwateringly delicious but also a great source of protein to fuel your body.

Stir-fries are a fantastic way to pack in a variety of nutrients, and this recipe takes it a step further by incorporating high-protein ingredients like tofu, e...

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Ingredients

  • ½ (12 ounce) package extra-firm tofu
  • ¼ cup reduced-sodium soy sauce
  • 1 tablespoon agave nectar
  • 1 tablespoon Dijon mustard
  • ½ teaspoon ground ginger
  • ¼ teaspoon sesame oil
  • 1 pinch cayenne powder, or to taste
  • 1 cup water
  • ½ cup uncooked quinoa
  • 1 sweet potato, peeled and cubed, or more to taste
  • 1 onion, chopped
  • 2 tablespoons peanut oil

Information

  • Prep Time: 20 mins
  • Cook Time: 35 mins
  • Additional Time: 35 mins
  • Total Time: 1 hr 30 mins
  • Servings: 2
  • Yield: 2 servings

  • Layer 2 folded dish towels on a cutting board and place tofu on top. Place 2 more folded dish towels and a heavy book on top. Press tofu for 5 to 10 minutes or longer. Cut into bite-sized cubes.
  • Heat a large nonstick pan over medium heat. Add tofu and dry-fry until golden on 1 side, about 5 minutes. Flip and cook until golden on the other side, about 5 minutes more.
  • While tofu is frying, whisk soy sauce, agave nectar, Dijon mustard, ginger, sesame oil, and cayenne pepper together in a bowl. Stir in the fried tofu, coating thoroughly in the marinade. Cover the bowl and refrigerate about 30 minutes or longer.
  • Combine water and quinoa in a small saucepan and bring to a boil. Reduce heat to medium and simmer until quinoa is fluffy and water has been absorbed, 13 to 15 minutes. Monitor the quinoa while it cooks; add extra water if necessary.
  • While quinoa is cooking, place sweet potatoes in a small saucepan and cover with 1 or 2 inches of water. Bring to a boil and cook for 3 minutes. Drain.
  • Combine cooked quinoa, tofu and marinade, cooked sweet potatoes, onion, and peanut oil in a large frying pan over medium-high heat. Cook, stirring constantly, until onion is soft, 3 to 4 minutes.
  • Nutrition

    503 cal.

    • Total Fat: 21g
    • Saturated Fat: 3g
    • Sodium: 1302mg
    • Total Carbohydrate: 65g
    • Dietary Fiber: 8g
    • Total Sugars: 16g
    • Protein: 17g
    • Vitamin C: 10mg
    • Calcium: 369mg
    • Iron: 8mg
    • Potassium: 792mg