Vegetarian Stir-Fried Vegetables with Ground Meat

Elevate your weeknight dinners with this vibrant and flavor-packed Vegetarian Stir-Fried Vegetables with Ground Meat! This recipe combines the hearty texture of plant-based ground meat with a colorful medley of fresh vegetables, including broccoli, carrots, red bell pepper, and snow peas, for a wholesome dish that's both nutritious and satisfying. Infused with the aromatic zing of garlic and ginger and tossed in a savory soy-sesame sauce, this quick and easy stir-fry comes together in just 30 minutes. Perfectly paired with steamed rice or noodles, it's an ideal option for a healthy vegetarian meal that doesn’t sacrifice on flavor. Garnish with green onions and sesame seeds for a finishing touch, and watch this dish become a family favorite!

Nutriscore Rating: 72/100

Prep Time:15 mins

Cook Time:15 mins

Total Time:30 mins

Servings: 4

Ingredients

• 8 ounces Plant-based ground meat
• 2 cups Broccoli florets
• 1 cup Carrots, thinly sliced
• 1 large Red bell pepper, sliced into strips
• 1 cup Snow peas
• 1 medium Onion, sliced
• 3 cloves Garlic, minced
• 1 tablespoon Ginger, minced
• 3 tablespoons Soy sauce (or tamari for gluten-free)
• 1 tablespoon Sesame oil
• 2 tablespoons Vegetable oil or neutral oil (e.g., canola)
• 1 teaspoon Cornstarch
• 2 tablespoons Water
• 2 stalks Green onions, sliced (optional for garnish)
• 1 teaspoon Sesame seeds (optional for garnish)
• 4 servings Cooked rice or noodles (for serving)

Directions

Step 1

Prepare all your ingredients before starting as stir-frying requires quick cooking. Slice the vegetables, mince the garlic and ginger, and measure out the sauces and spices.

Step 2

In a small bowl, mix the soy sauce, sesame oil, water, and cornstarch together. Set this sauce aside.

Step 3

Heat 1 tablespoon of vegetable oil in a large skillet or wok over medium-high heat.

Step 4

Add the plant-based ground meat to the skillet and cook for 3-4 minutes, breaking it apart with a spatula, until browned. Remove it from the skillet and set aside.

Step 5

Add the remaining 1 tablespoon of vegetable oil to the skillet and heat over medium-high heat.

Step 6

Add the minced garlic and ginger to the skillet and sauté for 30 seconds until fragrant.

Step 7

Add the onion slices and cook for 1-2 minutes until slightly softened.

Step 8

Add the broccoli, carrots, red bell pepper, and snow peas to the skillet. Stir-fry the vegetables for 4-5 minutes, stirring constantly, until they are crisp-tender.

Step 9

Return the cooked plant-based ground meat to the skillet and mix it with the vegetables.

Step 10

Pour the prepared sauce over the mixture and stir well to evenly coat everything. Cook for another 1-2 minutes until the sauce thickens slightly.

Step 11

Remove the skillet from heat. Taste and adjust seasoning if necessary.

Step 12

Serve the stir-fried vegetables and plant-based ground meat over cooked rice or noodles. Garnish with sliced green onions and sesame seeds if desired.

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	(1604.5g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	1747.8

Total Fat 82.2g	0%
Saturated Fat 18.9g	0%
Polyunsaturated Fat 5.8g
Cholesterol 0mg	0%
Sodium 4001.5mg	0%
Total Carbohydrate 201.7g	0%
Dietary Fiber 25.4g	0%
Total Sugars 30.5g
Protein 70.6g	0%

Vitamin D 0IU	0%
Calcium 423.0mg	0%
Iron 16.2mg	0%
Potassium 2609.1mg	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: 40.4%

Protein: 15.4%

Carbs: 44.1%