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.