Vegan Paneer Stir Fry
This vibrant and flavorful Vegan Paneer Stir Fry is a plant-based twist on a classic favorite, featuring golden, crispy tofu as a protein-packed alternative to paneer. Bursting with colorful veggies like bell peppers, broccoli, and carrots, this quick and easy stir-fry is cooked in a savory-sweet sauce made with soy sauce, maple syrup, and sesame oil. Perfect for busy weeknights, it comes together in just 35 minutes and is served best over steamed rice or quinoa for a wholesome, satisfying meal. Garnished with sesame seeds and green onions, this dish delivers on taste, nutrition, and visual appeal—ideal for anyone seeking a delicious vegan stir-fry recipe that’s both hearty and healthy.
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Recipe Information
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
Instructions
Drain and press the tofu to remove excess moisture. Cut the tofu into 1-inch cubes.
Place the tofu cubes in a bowl, add cornstarch, and gently toss until all pieces are coated.
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.
In the same pan, add the remaining olive oil. Add the sliced onion and minced garlic, stir-frying for about 2 minutes until fragrant.
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.
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.
Return the tofu to the pan and gently fold it into the vegetables until well-coated with the sauce.
Cook for another 2 minutes until the tofu and vegetables are heated through.
Garnish with sesame seeds and chopped green onions before serving.
Serve hot with steamed rice or quinoa as desired.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
347 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 19.9 g | 25% | |
| Saturated Fat | 2.8 g | 14% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 2.0 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 0 mg | 0% | |
| Sodium | 1115 mg | 48% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 24.7 g | 9% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 5.7 g | 20% | |
| Total Sugars | 8.0 g | ||
| Protein | 20.2 g | 40% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 406 mg | 31% | |
| Iron | 4.3 mg | 24% | |
| Potassium | 435 mg | 9% | |
*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.
