If hearing “Beef Stir-Fry with Mocha Mousse” made you gasp, relax—this diva dish is completely plant-powered and sass-approved.
We’ve ditched the cow, kept the sizzle, and still made room for dessert that flirts with your espresso machine.
Our stir-fry stars bold umami flavor, crispy texture, and zero animal drama, honey.
Then mocha mousse swans in like the decadent, rich bestie who never spills your secrets—just cocoa.
It’s dinner and dessert with personality, packed with flavor, caffeine, and confidence.
So throw on a cute apron, because this vegan glow-up doesn’t come from a salad.
Beef Stir-Fry with Mocha Mousse
A bold plant-based stir-fry packed with flavor, paired with a rich and creamy dairy-free mocha mousse. Dinner and indulgence—handled.
Ingredients
Vegan “Beef” Stir-Fry:
- 1 block extra-firm tofu or seitan 14 oz, sliced
- 2 tbsp tamari
- 1 tbsp sesame oil
- 1 tbsp maple syrup
- 1 tsp garlic powder
- 1 red bell pepper sliced
- 1 cup broccoli florets
- ½ cup snap peas
- 1 tbsp cornstarch
- 1 tbsp water for slurry
- 1 tbsp rice vinegar
- 1 tsp fresh ginger grated
- Cooked jasmine rice optional, for serving
Mocha Mousse:
- 1½ cups soaked cashews
- ¼ cup brewed espresso
- ¼ cup cocoa powder
- ¼ cup maple syrup
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- Pinch of salt
- ⅓ cup coconut cream
- Shaved dark chocolate optional garnish
Instructions
- Press tofu for 10 minutes. Slice into strips.
- Whisk tamari, maple syrup, sesame oil, garlic powder in a bowl. Marinate tofu in this mix for 10 minutes.
- Sauté tofu in a wok over medium heat until golden. Remove and set aside.
- Add veggies to wok. Cook for 5 minutes until slightly tender but still crisp.
- Mix cornstarch with water to make slurry. Add to veggies along with tofu and stir.
- Pour in rice vinegar and grated ginger. Simmer 2 more minutes. Serve over rice if desired.
- Blend mousse ingredients until smooth: cashews, espresso, cocoa, maple, vanilla, salt, coconut cream.
- Spoon mousse into cups and chill 1 hour. Top with shaved chocolate to impress yourself.
Notes
Nutritional Values (Per Serving)
- Calories: 520
- Total Fat: 28g
- Saturated Fat: 8g
- Carbohydrates: 48g
- Fiber: 6g
- Protein: 18g
Vitamins and Minerals (Per Serving)
- Iron: 14%
- Magnesium: 12%
- Calcium: 11%
- Vitamin B6: 10%
- Folate: 13%
Additional Notes/Tips
- For extra crunch, toss in roasted peanuts before serving the stir-fry.
- Chill mousse longer for firmer texture—if you can wait.
- Add a splash of coconut milk to the mousse for a creamier vibe.
- Make extra mousse. You’ll want it tomorrow. Trust.
