Vegetarian Lomo Saltado

Elevate your weeknight dinner game with Vegetarian Lomo Saltado, a plant-based twist on the classic Peruvian stir fry! This vibrant and hearty dish features golden, pan-fried extra-firm tofu infused with the bold flavors of a soy sauce and red wine vinegar marinade. Tossed with sautéed red onions, juicy tomatoes, and crisp bell peppers, and finished with fresh cilantro and a squeeze of lime, each bite is a delightful explosion of tangy, savory goodness. Paired with crispy French fries and optionally served alongside steamed rice, this quick and satisfying recipe captures the essence of traditional Lomo Saltado while being entirely meat-free. Ready in just 45 minutes and perfect for four servings, it’s an easy and flavorful addition to your vegetarian recipe repertoire.

Nutriscore Rating: 75/100

Prep Time:20 mins

Cook Time:25 mins

Total Time:45 mins

Servings: 4

Ingredients

• 400 grams extra-firm tofu
• 60 milliliters soy sauce
• 30 milliliters red wine vinegar
• 30 milliliters vegetable oil
• 3 whole garlic cloves
• 1 whole red onion
• 1 whole bell pepper
• 2 whole tomato
• 30 grams cilantro
• 300 grams french fries
• 1 teaspoon salt
• 0.5 teaspoon black pepper
• 1 whole lime

Directions

Step 1

Drain the tofu and press it to remove excess moisture. Cut it into strips approximately 1 cm thick.

Step 2

In a bowl, mix soy sauce, red wine vinegar, and crushed garlic cloves. Add the tofu strips and marinate for at least 15 minutes.

Step 3

While the tofu marinates, peel and slice the red onion into thin wedges. Julienne the bell pepper and cut the tomatoes into wedges. Chop the cilantro finely.

Step 4

Heat vegetable oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add the marinated tofu, reserving the marinade, and fry until golden brown on all sides, about 5 minutes.

Step 5

Remove the tofu from the skillet and set aside. In the same skillet, add the onion and bell pepper. Stir-fry until they begin to soften, about 4 minutes.

Step 6

Add the tomatoes, the reserved marinade, salt, and black pepper. Stir everything together and cook for another 3 minutes.

Step 7

Return the tofu to the skillet and gently combine with the vegetables. Allow all flavors to meld together for 2 more minutes.

Step 8

Add the chopped cilantro and a squeeze of lime juice to the skillet. Stir and remove from heat.

Step 9

Serve the vegetarian lomo saltado hot, alongside crispy French fries. Optionally, serve with steamed rice for a complete meal.

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	(1452.7g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	1749.2

Total Fat 102.2g	0%
Saturated Fat 14.8g	0%
Polyunsaturated Fat 32.5g
Cholesterol 0mg	0%
Sodium 8018.5mg	0%
Total Carbohydrate 143.1g	0%
Dietary Fiber 25.3g	0%
Total Sugars 34.8g
Protein 82.8g	0%

Vitamin D 0IU	0%
Calcium 2926.2mg	0%
Iron 16.5mg	0%
Potassium 3639.4mg	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: 50.4%

Protein: 18.2%

Carbs: 31.4%