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Thai Basil Egg Stir-Fry – vegetarian recipe
Stav Kogan

Thai Basil Egg Stir-Fry

A lightning-fast, flavor-packed Thai Basil Egg Stir-Fry with textured soy protein and fresh veggies, ready in under 30 minutes. The perfect satisfying and nutritious weeknight meal.
Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 10 minutes
Total Time 25 minutes
Servings: 4 serving
Calories: 256

Ingredients
  

  • For the Stir-Fry Sauce
  • 1 Tbsp (15 ml) low-sodium tamari
  • 1 tsp (5 ml) Sucanat or other unrefined sugar
  • ½ tsp (2.5 ml / 0.1 fl oz) toasted sesame oil
For the Stir-Fry
  • ½ cup (120 ml / 4.1 fl oz) textured soy protein (TSP)
  • ½ cup (120 ml / 4.1 fl oz) boiling water
  • 1 tsp (5 ml) Bragg's Liquid Aminos
  • 2 tsp (10 ml) grapeseed oil, or other high-heat oil
  • ½ medium yellow onion, thinly sliced
  • 2 cloves garlic, minced
  • 1 medium tomato, diced
  • 2 large whole eggs + 2 egg whites, beaten together
  • 2 green onions, thinly sliced
  • 2 Tbsp (30 ml) fresh Thai basil, chopped
  • For Serving
  • 2 cups (480 ml) cooked brown rice
  • Can 't find Thai basil? Italian basil can work in a pinch, but it will have a different, less anise-like flavor. For the authentic taste, seek out Thai basil at Asian markets.
  • Feel free to bulk up the stir-fry with more vegetables! Sliced bell peppers, broccoli florets, or snap peas would be excellent additions. Add them with the onion to ensure they cook through.
  • To make this recipe vegan, simply swap the eggs for a block of crumbled firm tofu. Sauté the tofu until golden before adding the other for the best texture.

Method
 

  1. In a small bowl, combine the textured soy protein, boiling water, and Bragg's Liquid Aminos.
  2. Stir, cover, and set aside for 5-10 minutes to rehydrate.
  3. In a separate small bowl, whisk together the tamari, Sucanat, and sesame oil until the sugar is dissolved.
  4. Set this sauce mixture aside.
  5. Heat a wok or large cast-iron skillet over medium-high heat.
  6. Once hot, add the grapeseed oil and swirl to coat.
  7. Add the sliced yellow onion and sauté for about 3 minutes, until it begins to soften and brown.
  8. Stir in the minced garlic and cook for another minute until fragrant, being careful not to burn it.
  9. Add the rehydrated textured soy protein and cook, stirring occasionally, for 2 minutes.
  10. Add the diced tomato and cook until just heated through. Push the entire mixture to one side of the wok.
  11. Pour the beaten eggs onto the empty side of the wok. Scramble the eggs, stirring occasionally, until they are just cooked through and opaque.
  12. Stir the cooked eggs into the soy-tomato mixture.
  13. Pour the reserved sauce over everything, then add the sliced green onions and chopped Thai basil.
  14. Toss well to combine and serve immediately over warm brown rice.

Nutrition

Calories: 256kcalCarbohydrates: 9gProtein: 12gFat: 71g

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