Seitan Stir-Fry
Seitan, asparagus and French beans stir-fried in a tangy gochujang sauce.
- Prep
- 10 min
- Cook
- 10 min
- Serves
- 1 (est.)
Ingredients
- 150 g seitan, sliced into thin strips
- 5–6 stems green asparagus, trimmed and cut into 2-inch pieces
- 6–8 French beans, trimmed and cut into 2-inch pieces
- ½ small onion, thinly sliced
- 1 garlic clove, minced
- 1 tbsp gochujang paste
- 1 tbsp coconut aminos
- 1 tsp tamari (optional)
- 1 tbsp apple cider vinegar
- Salt, to taste
- 1 tsp toasted sesame seeds (optional, for garnish)
Optional additional vegetables
- ¼ cup red bell pepper, sliced
- ½ cup broccoli florets
- Handful mushrooms
Nutrition
Per serving (1/1 of batch), estimated
- Calories
- 250 kcal
- Protein
- 29.7 g
- Carbohydrates
- 32.5 g
- Fat
- 1.2 g
- Fibre
- 4.9 g
Method
- 1
Whisk together gochujang, coconut aminos, tamari, and apple cider vinegar.
- 2
In a non-stick pan, sauté onion and garlic with 1–2 tbsp water until fragrant.
- 3
Add seitan, asparagus, French beans, and any optional vegetables. Cook for 4–5 minutes until the seitan is lightly browned and the vegetables are tender-crisp.
- 4
Pour in the sauce and toss until everything is evenly coated. Cook for another 2–3 minutes until the sauce thickens slightly.
- 5
Garnish with sesame seeds and serve warm.
Seitan is protein-rich but not suitable for anyone avoiding gluten. For variety, rotate it with tofu, tempeh or edamame and keep the stir-fry vegetable-heavy.
Notes
Nutrition basis: Estimated yield: 1 serving. Hydrated seitan label proxy; optional vegetables, tamari and sesame excluded. Brands can change protein substantially. Estimates use USDA FoodData Central SR Legacy and label proxies; ingredient weights and brands vary. Total carbohydrate includes fibre.