Vegetarian Stir-Fried Minced Meat with Basil
This Vegetarian Stir-Fried Minced Meat with Basil is a flavorful twist on the classic Thai dish, perfect for a quick and satisfying weeknight meal. Loaded with aromatic garlic, fiery red chili, and fragrant Thai basil, this plant-based version delivers all the bold taste you love while staying true to a vegetarian lifestyle. The plant-based minced meat is stir-fried to perfection with soy sauce, dark soy sauce, and vegetarian oyster sauce, creating a savory, umami-packed base that pairs beautifully with fluffy jasmine rice. Ready in just 20 minutes, this dish is ideal for those seeking a healthy, protein-rich, and easy-to-make alternative to traditional stir-fries. Bursting with vibrant flavors, this vegetarian basil stir-fry is sure to become a new favorite in your mealtime rotation!
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 250 grams Plant-based minced meat
- 1 cup Fresh Thai basil leaves
- 4 cloves Garlic
- 2 pieces Red chili
- 3 tablespoons Soy sauce
- 1 tablespoon Dark soy sauce
- 1 tablespoon Vegetarian oyster sauce
- 1 teaspoon Sugar
- 2 tablespoons Neutral oil (e.g., vegetable or canola)
- 2 cups Cooked jasmine rice (optional, for serving)
Instructions
Peel the garlic and finely mince it. Slice the red chilies thinly.
Heat the neutral oil in a large skillet or wok over medium heat.
Add the minced garlic and sliced red chilies to the skillet, and stir-fry until fragrant, about 30 seconds.
Add the plant-based minced meat to the skillet, breaking it apart with a spatula as it cooks. Stir-fry for 3-4 minutes until it begins to brown.
In a small bowl, mix the soy sauce, dark soy sauce, vegetarian oyster sauce, and sugar. Pour this sauce into the skillet and stir well to coat the minced meat evenly.
Add the fresh Thai basil leaves to the skillet and stir until they wilt, about 30 seconds to 1 minute.
Taste the stir-fry and adjust seasonings if needed. Remove from heat.
Serve the vegetarian stir-fried minced meat with basil immediately over cooked jasmine rice, if desired.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
1776 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 75.3 g | 97% | |
| Saturated Fat | 14.9 g | 74% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.1 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 0 mg | 0% | |
| Sodium | 4327 mg | 188% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 215.2 g | 78% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 22.4 g | 80% | |
| Total Sugars | 11.6 g | ||
| Protein | 70.5 g | 141% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 705 mg | 54% | |
| Iron | 36.5 mg | 203% | |
| Potassium | 2484 mg | 53% | |
*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.
