Beef and Broccoli Stir-Fry with Soy Sauce and Sesame Seeds Recipe
Ready to stir up something epic without sacrificing your vegan vibe? This Beef and Broccoli Stir-Fry substitutes traditional meat with marinated seitan, soaking in soy sauce goodness. Tender, plant-based “beef” pairs with crisp broccoli and toasted sesame seeds, creating a meal so satisfying even carnivores will drool. Quick, flavorful, and outrageously easy, this dish slaps hard on taste without slapping your conscience. Channel your inner chef queen, whip this up faster than your next coffee order, and impress everyone with a guilt-free classic that’s totally plant-powered and Instagram-ready. Let’s get sizzling—vegan style!
Beef and Broccoli Stir-Fry with Soy Sauce and Sesame Seeds Recipe
Plant-based seitan simulates “beef” in this soy-glazed stir-fry with broccoli and sesame seeds—easy and full of flavor.
Ingredients
For the “Beef”:
- 300 g seitan thinly sliced
- 3 tbsp soy sauce or tamari
- 1 tbsp maple syrup
- 1 tsp smoked paprika
For the Stir-Fry:
- 4 cups broccoli florets
- 2 tbsp vegetable oil
- 3 cloves garlic minced
- 1 tbsp fresh ginger grated
- 1 tbsp sesame seeds toasted
- 2 tbsp soy sauce
- 1 tsp toasted sesame oil
Instructions
- Marinate seitan in soy sauce, maple syrup, and smoked paprika for 10 minutes.
- Heat vegetable oil in skillet over medium-high heat.
- Sauté garlic and ginger until fragrant—try not to burn the kitchen down.
- Add seitan and cook until lightly browned and caramelized.
- Toss in broccoli and stir-fry 4–5 minutes until crisp-tender.
- Pour soy sauce and sesame oil over stir-fry, mixing well to coat every bit.
- Sprinkle with toasted sesame seeds before serving.
Notes
🍎 Nutritional Values (Per Serving)
- Calories: 280
- Total Fat: 8g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Carbohydrates: 22g
- Fiber: 5g
- Protein: 22g
💊 Vitamins & Minerals (Per Serving)
- Iron: 20%
- Vitamin C: 35%
- Calcium: 10%
- Vitamin A: 12%
- Magnesium: 15%
✨ Extra Notes/Tips
- Swap seitan with tempeh or tofu if you like.
- Add chili flakes for sassy heat.
- Pair with steamed jasmine or brown rice for extra soul.
- Toast sesame seeds fresh for max crunch and aroma.
