Garlic Butter Steak Bites with Roasted Vegetables Recipe
You know what’s better than steak? Pretending it’s steak and still fitting into your jeans. These garlic butter steak bites (yes, vegan!) are juicy, bold, and packed with sass. Pair ’em with crispy roasted veggies, and boom—dinner’s served like you’ve actually got your life together. Whether you’re trying to impress your gym crush or just out-chef your sister-in-law, this one wins. It’s protein-packed, easy, and looks way fancier than the effort you’ll actually put in. Bonus? Your kitchen smells like heaven, not a barnyard. So, toss the guilt and grab your fake meat—let’s get bougie.
Garlic Butter Steak Bites with Roasted Vegetables Recipe
This is a satisfying, protein-rich vegan recipe where plant-based steak bites get the royal garlic-butter treatment. Roasted veggies balance the flavor game.
Ingredients
For the “Steak” Bites
- 1 lb plant-based steak e.g., seitan or soy-based strips
- 2 tbsp vegan butter
- 4 garlic cloves minced
- 1 tbsp soy sauce
- 1 tsp smoked paprika
- ½ tsp black pepper
- ½ tsp onion powder
For the Roasted Vegetables
- 1 zucchini sliced
- 1 bell pepper chopped
- 1 red onion cut into wedges
- 1 cup cherry tomatoes
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- 1 tsp garlic powder
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Optional: 1 tsp dried thyme or Italian seasoning
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 425°F. Yes, actually turn it on this time.
- Chop all your vegetables like you’re auditioning for “Top Chef: Passive-Aggressive Edition.”
- Toss them in olive oil, garlic powder, thyme, salt, and pepper. Use your hands—be a rebel.
- Spread veggies on a baking sheet and roast them for 20–25 minutes until they’re golden and dramatic.
- While they roast, heat a skillet over medium heat with vegan butter. Melt it like your willpower on cheat day.
- Add minced garlic, soy sauce, paprika, pepper, and onion powder. Stir until it smells better than your last date.
- Throw in the plant-based steak. Sauté for 5–7 minutes until browned and slightly crispy.
- Flip with tongs like you’ve done this before. Confidence counts.
- Remove veggies from the oven. Whisper “you’re perfect” as they cool.
- Serve steak bites over the roasted veggies. Drizzle any extra garlic butter sauce on top (you’re not basic).
Notes
🍎 Nutritional Values (Per Serving)
- Calories: 330
- Total Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Carbohydrates: 22g
- Fiber: 6g
- Protein: 24g
💊 Vitamins & Minerals (Per Serving)
- Iron: 22%
- Vitamin C: 30%
- Vitamin A: 28%
- Folate: 18%
- Magnesium: 14%
✨ Extra Notes & Tips
- Use pre-chopped veggies if you’ve got better things to do—like literally anything else.
- Add red pepper flakes for spice or lemon zest for flair.
- Leftovers? Toss ’em in a wrap. Or don’t. No one’s judging.
- Want next-level flavor? Marinate the “steak” 30 minutes before cooking. It’s bougie, but worth it.
- Don’t crowd the pan—this ain’t a house party. Let the steak bites breathe.
For the “Steak” Bites
- 1 lb plant-based steak (e.g., seitan or soy-based strips)
- 2 tbsp vegan butter
- 4 garlic cloves, minced
- 1 tbsp soy sauce
- 1 tsp smoked paprika
- ½ tsp black pepper
- ½ tsp onion powder
For the Roasted Vegetables
- 1 zucchini, sliced
- 1 bell pepper, chopped
- 1 red onion, cut into wedges
- 1 cup cherry tomatoes
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- 1 tsp garlic powder
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Optional: 1 tsp dried thyme or Italian seasoning
