High Protein Paneer Stir Fry
Elevate your weeknight dinner with this vibrant and nutritious High Protein Paneer Stir Fry! Packed with colorful vegetables like bell peppers, broccoli, and carrots, and tossed with tender, golden-browned paneer cubes, this quick and easy recipe is a perfect balance of taste and health. Flavored with aromatic garlic, soy sauce, and a hint of chili flakes for a subtle kick, this stir fry is loaded with protein and fiber to keep you satisfied. Finished with a zesty splash of lemon juice, nutty sesame seeds, and fresh coriander leaves, it’s a wholesome meal ready in just 30 minutes. Whether served on its own or paired with steamed rice or quinoa, this dish is a flavorful and nutrient-rich way to enjoy a vegetarian high-protein dinner!
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 250 grams Paneer
- 1 medium Red bell pepper
- 1 medium Green bell pepper
- 1 medium Yellow bell pepper
- 1 large Carrot
- 150 grams Broccoli
- 1 medium Onion
- 3 cloves Garlic
- 2 tablespoons Soy sauce
- 2 tablespoons Olive oil
- 0.5 teaspoons Salt
- 0.25 teaspoons Black pepper
- 0.5 teaspoons Chili flakes
- 1 tablespoon Lemon juice
- 1 tablespoon Sesame seeds
- 2 tablespoons Coriander leaves
Instructions
Cut the paneer into small cubes. Set aside.
Slice the red, green, and yellow bell peppers into thin strips.
Peel and slice the carrot into thin, diagonal pieces.
Cut the broccoli into small florets.
Thinly slice the onion and mince the garlic cloves.
In a large non-stick pan, heat the olive oil over medium heat.
Add the minced garlic and sliced onion. Sauté for 2-3 minutes until the onion becomes translucent.
Add the paneer cubes to the pan and stir fry for about 3-4 minutes until they are lightly golden.
Add the sliced bell peppers, carrot, and broccoli to the pan.
Stir in the soy sauce, salt, black pepper, and chili flakes.
Continue to stir fry on medium-high heat for about 5-6 minutes until the vegetables are slightly tender yet crisp.
Drizzle the lemon juice over the stir fry and give it a quick toss.
Sprinkle sesame seeds over the stir fry and mix well.
Garnish with freshly chopped coriander leaves before serving.
Serve hot, either on its own or with a side of steamed rice or quinoa.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
1367 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 94.9 g | 122% | |
| Saturated Fat | 37.9 g | 190% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 4.9 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 172 mg | 57% | |
| Sodium | 4516 mg | 196% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 72.9 g | 27% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 17.2 g | 61% | |
| Total Sugars | 26.8 g | ||
| Protein | 62.0 g | 124% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.2 mcg | 1% | |
| Calcium | 1620 mg | 125% | |
| Iron | 5.5 mg | 31% | |
| Potassium | 2426 mg | 52% | |
*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.
