Whole30 Paneer Stir Fry

Elevate your Whole30 meal plan with this vibrant and satisfying Whole30 Paneer Stir Fry! Packed with bold flavors and wholesome ingredients, this dish features golden-brown cubes of protein-rich paneer sautéed with an array of colorful vegetables like bell peppers, zucchini, and carrots. Infused with fragrant spices like turmeric, cumin, and coriander, and brought to life with a zesty squeeze of lime, this one-skillet recipe is both nutritious and irresistibly delicious. Perfect for busy weeknights, it comes together in just 45 minutes, offering a healthy, gluten-free, and vegetarian meal option that doesn't skimp on flavor. Serve this stir fry hot, garnished with fresh cilantro, for a quick and crowd-pleasing dish that's sure to be a hit!

Nutriscore Rating: 58/100

Prep Time:20 mins

Cook Time:25 mins

Total Time:45 mins

Servings: 4

Ingredients

• 250 grams Paneer
• 2 tablespoons Coconut oil
• 1 medium Red onion
• 1 medium Bell pepper
• 1 medium Zucchini
• 1 medium Carrot
• 1 tablespoon Ginger garlic paste
• 1 teaspoon Turmeric powder
• 1 teaspoon Cumin seeds
• 2 teaspoons Coriander powder
• 0.5 teaspoon Red chili flakes
• 0.5 teaspoon Salt
• 2 tablespoons Fresh cilantro
• 0.5 whole Lime

Directions

Step 1

Cut the paneer into 1-inch cubes and set aside.

Step 2

Slice the red onion, bell pepper, zucchini, and carrot into thin, uniform strips.

Step 3

In a large non-stick skillet, heat 1 tablespoon of coconut oil over medium heat.

Step 4

Add the paneer cubes to the skillet and cook until each side is golden brown, about 5-6 minutes. Remove from the skillet and set aside.

Step 5

In the same skillet, add the remaining 1 tablespoon of coconut oil.

Step 6

Once the oil is hot, add the cumin seeds and let them sizzle for about 30 seconds until aromatic.

Step 7

Add the sliced red onion and sauté until translucent, about 3 minutes.

Step 8

Stir in the ginger garlic paste and cook for another minute.

Step 9

Add the bell pepper, zucchini, and carrot strips to the skillet.

Step 10

Sprinkle the turmeric powder, coriander powder, red chili flakes, and salt over the vegetables.

Step 11

Stir well to combine, and let the vegetables cook for about 5 minutes, stirring occasionally until they are slightly tender yet crisp.

Step 12

Return the browned paneer cubes to the skillet, mixing them gently with the vegetables.

Step 13

Cook for another 2-3 minutes until the flavors meld together.

Step 14

Turn off the heat and garnish with fresh cilantro.

Step 15

Squeeze the juice of half a lime over the stir fry before serving.

Step 16

Serve hot and enjoy your Whole30 Paneer Stir Fry!

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	(853.7g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	1270.7

Total Fat 90.0g	0%
Saturated Fat 55.8g	0%
Polyunsaturated Fat 0.7g
Cholesterol 172.5mg	0%
Sodium 4996.6mg	0%
Total Carbohydrate 68.1g	0%
Dietary Fiber 12.5g	0%
Total Sugars 31.4g
Protein 54.6g	0%

Vitamin D 6.8IU	0%
Calcium 1604.6mg	0%
Iron 7.8mg	0%
Potassium 1785.1mg	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: 62.3%

Protein: 16.8%

Carbs: 20.9%