Vegan Soy Sausage and Vegetable Stir-Fry
Quick vegan stir-fry combining soy sausage with tender-crisp vegetables including broccoli, green beans, potatoes, and carrots. Fresh herbs and garlic infuse the dish while a brief high-heat finish allows flavors to meld. Served immediately for maximum texture contrast.
Ingredients
- 3 ½ oz soy sausage, slicedtempeh strips1:1proteinadds soy
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- 2 ¾ oz new potato, peeled and sliced
- 1 ½ oz green bean, trimmed
- 1 oz broccoli, florets
- ½ unit tomato, chopped
- ½ unit carrot, peeled and sliced
- ½ unit zucchini, sliced
- ¼ unit onion, thinly sliced
- ¼ clove garlic, minced
- fresh rosemary, minced(optional)
- fresh sage, minced(optional)
- red chili, to taste(optional)
- 1 tablespoon extra virgin olive oil
- salt, to taste(optional)
Instructions
- 1
Wash all vegetables.
- 2
Trim green beans and divide broccoli into florets. Boil separately in lightly salted boiling water until cooked but still crisp. Drain.
- 3
Peel and slice potatoes and carrots. Slice zucchini. Cut onion into thin rings.
- 4
Mince rosemary, sage, and garlic together.
- 5
In a skillet, soften sliced onion with olive oil over medium heat until golden.
- 6
Add potatoes, carrots, tomato, and zucchini. Stir in herb mixture and season with salt.
- 7
Stir-fry over high heat for about 2 minutes, then cover and continue cooking for about 10 minutes, adding warm water as needed.
- 8
Uncover, add drained broccoli, green beans cut into pieces, and sliced soy sausage. Adjust seasoning with salt and red chili. Stir frequently and cook about 5 minutes until flavors blend.
- 9
Turn off heat and serve immediately.
Tips
Boil broccoli and green beans separately before adding to the stir-fry to prevent overcooking.
High heat at the end amalgamates flavors quickly; stir frequently to prevent sticking.
Good to Know
Refrigerate covered up to 2 days. Reheat in a skillet over medium heat.
Prep vegetables and mince herbs up to 4 hours ahead. Store covered.
Serve immediately after cooking while vegetables retain crispness and flavors are well combined.
Common Mistakes
Do not boil broccoli and green beans with other vegetables to avoid overcooking before the stir-fry phase.
Do not skip the high-heat finish to avoid flavors remaining separate rather than melding.
Substitutions
similar texture
umami alternative