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High-Protein Vegan Stir-Fry

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Recipe Summary High-Protein Vegan Stir-Fry

A delicious, high-protein vegan recipe with tofu, sweet potato, and quinoa that can be tweaked depending on what you have on hand. Feel free to throw in a few handfuls of your favorite veggies, or replace the tofu with tempeh or another veggie protein. Carnivores could use chicken, salmon, or beef, or serve as a side with grilled meat. Or add scrambled egg for a delicious breakfast stir-fry! Serve chilled for a yummy summer salad.

Ingredients | Vegan Protein Sources India

½ (12 ounce) package extra-firm tofu

¼ cup reduced-sodium soy sauce

1 tablespoon agave nectar

1 tablespoon Dijon mustard

½ teaspoon ground ginger

¼ teaspoon sesame oil

1 pinch cayenne powder, or to taste

1 cup water

½ cup uncooked quinoa

1 sweet potato, peeled and cubed, or more to taste

1 onion, chopped

2 tablespoons peanut oil

Directions

Layer 2 folded dish towels on a cutting board and place tofu on top. Place 2 more folded dish towels and a heavy book on top. Press tofu for 5 to 10 minutes or longer. Cut into bite-sized cubes.

Heat a large nonstick pan over medium heat. Add tofu and dry-fry until golden on 1 side, about 5 minutes. Flip and cook until golden on the other side, about 5 minutes more.

While tofu is frying, whisk soy sauce, agave nectar, Dijon mustard, ginger, sesame oil, and cayenne pepper together in a bowl. Stir in the fried tofu, coating thoroughly in the marinade. Cover the bowl and refrigerate about 30 minutes or longer.

Combine water and quinoa in a small saucepan and bring to a boil. Reduce heat to medium and simmer until quinoa is fluffy and water has been absorbed, 13 to 15 minutes. Monitor the quinoa while it cooks; add extra water if necessary.

While quinoa is cooking, place sweet potatoes in a small saucepan and cover with 1 or 2 inches of water. Bring to a boil and cook for 3 minutes. Drain.

Combine cooked quinoa, tofu and marinade, cooked sweet potatoes, onion, and peanut oil in a large frying pan over medium-high heat. Cook, stirring constantly, until onion is soft, 3 to 4 minutes.

You can use liquid aminos in place of soy sauce; 1/2 teaspoon dry mustard in place of the Dijon; chili powder in place of the cayenne, and maple syrup or honey (for a non-vegan recipe) in place of the agave. If you prefer, you can also substitute a red onion for the white onion.

If you like, add a handful of almonds, cashews, peanuts, walnuts, or a blend of nuts at the end of cooking.

Info | Vegan Protein Sources India

prep: 20 mins cook: 35 mins additional: 35 mins total: 1 hr 30 mins Servings: 2 Yield: 2 servings

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Vegan Protein Sources India / Whole and healthy vegan sources of protein include tofu, beans, lentils, soymilk, green peas, nuts, seeds, whole grains, peanut butter, spinach some vegans are concerned about getting enough protein and all the essential amino acids.