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Vegan Pepper Steak Savory

Vegan Pepper Steak

A savory, plant-based pepper steak made with seitan or tofu, sweet peppers, and a rich soy-garlic sauce.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Total Time 30 minutes
Servings: 4 People
Course: Main Course
Cuisine: Asian-Inspired
Ingredients Method

Ingredients
  

For the Stir Fry Base:
  • 12 oz seitan strips or 1 block firm tofu pressed and sliced
  • 2 tbsp cornstarch if using tofu
  • 3 tbsp vegetable oil divided
  • 1 large onion sliced
  • 1 red bell pepper sliced
  • 1 green bell pepper sliced
  • 3 garlic cloves minced
  • 1- inch fresh ginger grated
For the Sauce:
  • 3 tbsp soy sauce or tamari
  • 1 tbsp hoisin sauce
  • 1 tbsp rice vinegar
  • 1 tbsp brown sugar or maple syrup
  • ½ cup vegetable broth
  • 1 tsp sesame oil
  • ½ tsp black pepper
Optional Garnishes:
  • Toasted sesame seeds
  • Chopped scallions
  • Fresh cilantro

Method
 

  1. Coat tofu in cornstarch and fry until golden, or sear seitan until browned.
  2. Stir fry onion and bell peppers until tender-crisp with garlic and ginger.
  3. Whisk soy sauce, hoisin, vinegar, brown sugar, broth, sesame oil, and pepper.
  4. Return protein to skillet, pour in sauce, and cook until thickened.
  5. Serve hot over rice or noodles, garnished with sesame seeds or scallions.