Vegan Paneer Stir Fry

Transform your weeknight dinners with this vibrant and flavor-packed Vegan Paneer Stir Fry! A delightful plant-based twist on the classic dish, this recipe swaps paneer for crispy, golden cubes of tofu, perfectly seasoned and stir-fried to perfection. Loaded with a rainbow of fresh vegetables—broccoli, bell peppers, carrots, and onions—this dish bursts with color, crunch, and wholesome goodness. The savory-sweet sauce, made with soy sauce, maple syrup, and a touch of sesame oil, ties everything together in a mouthwatering glaze that's as healthy as it is delicious. Ready in just 35 minutes, this quick and easy stir fry is an ideal choice for busy evenings. Serve it hot over steamed rice or quinoa for a satisfying, vegan-friendly meal that will quickly become a household favorite.

Nutriscore Rating: 81/100

Prep Time:20 mins

Cook Time:15 mins

Total Time:35 mins

Servings: 4

Ingredients

• 400 g Extra-firm tofu
• 30 g Cornstarch
• 30 ml Olive oil
• 1 Red bell pepper, sliced
• 1 Yellow bell pepper, sliced
• 200 g Broccoli florets
• 1 Carrot, julienned
• 1 Onion, sliced
• 4 cloves Garlic, minced
• 60 ml Soy sauce
• 15 ml Maple syrup
• 10 ml Rice vinegar
• 10 ml Sesame oil
• 1 tsp Salt
• 0.5 tsp Black pepper
• 15 g Sesame seeds
• 2 Green onions, chopped

Directions

Step 1

Drain and press the tofu to remove excess moisture. Cut the tofu into 1-inch cubes.

Step 2

Place the tofu cubes in a bowl, add cornstarch, and gently toss until all pieces are coated.

Step 3

Heat half of the olive oil in a large non-stick pan over medium-high heat. Add the tofu and cook until golden and crispy on all sides, about 7-8 minutes. Remove and set aside.

Step 4

In the same pan, add the remaining olive oil. Add the sliced onion and minced garlic, stir-frying for about 2 minutes until fragrant.

Step 5

Add the broccoli, red and yellow bell peppers, and carrot to the pan. Stir-fry the vegetables for about 5 minutes until they are tender-crisp.

Step 6

In a small bowl, mix soy sauce, maple syrup, rice vinegar, sesame oil, salt, and black pepper. Pour this sauce over the vegetables and toss to combine.

Step 7

Return the tofu to the pan and gently fold it into the vegetables until well-coated with the sauce.

Step 8

Cook for another 2 minutes until the tofu and vegetables are heated through.

Step 9

Garnish with sesame seeds and chopped green onions before serving.

Step 10

Serve hot with steamed rice or quinoa as desired.

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	(1347.0g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	1467.8

Total Fat 80.4g	0%
Saturated Fat 12.2g	0%
Polyunsaturated Fat 10.6g
Cholesterol 0mg	0%
Sodium 4938.0mg	0%
Total Carbohydrate 118.2g	0%
Dietary Fiber 29.7g	0%
Total Sugars 38.6g
Protein 86.6g	0%

Vitamin D 0IU	0%
Calcium 3093.7mg	0%
Iron 19.4mg	0%
Potassium 2651.3mg	0%

*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.

Source of Calories

Fat: 46.9%

Protein: 22.5%

Carbs: 30.6%