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Strips of chewy seitan stir-fried with peppers, onion and broccoli in a garlicky ginger sauce.
Equipment: Wok or large frying pan
Measures and names
Ingredients
- 300 g seitan, drained and sliced into strips
- 1 tbsp olive or coconut oil
- 1 red pepper, sliced
- 1 green pepper, sliced
- 1 onion, sliced
- 150 g broccoli, small florets
- 2 garlic cloves, sliced
- 15 g fresh ginger, grated
- 2 tbsp tamari or soy sauce
- 1 tsp rice vinegar
- 1 tsp sesame oil
Optional extras
- 1 tsp sesame seeds
- 2 spring onions (scallions), sliced
Method
- Heat the oil in a wok over a high heat and fry the seitan for 3-4 minutes until browned. Lift out.
- Add the peppers, onion and broccoli with a splash of water and stir-fry for 4 minutes until just tender.
- Add the garlic and ginger for 1 minute, then return the seitan with the tamari and vinegar and toss to coat.
- Drizzle with sesame oil and serve with sesame seeds and spring onions if you like.
Swaps and tips
Seitan is made from wheat gluten, so it's not suitable if you avoid gluten; use tofu or tempeh instead. Look for it chilled or in jars in larger supermarkets and health food shops. Use tamari or soy sauce.
Nutrition estimated, per serving
| Protein | Carbs | Fibre | Fat | Calories |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 38 g | 15 g | 5 g | 12 g | 330 kcal |
Values are estimates based on typical UK food composition data and will vary with brands and portion sizes.
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Recipe from healthshelf.org
