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Beef Stir-Fry with Mocha Mousse

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A bold plant-based stir-fry packed with flavor, paired with a rich and creamy dairy-free mocha mousse. Dinner and indulgence—handled.
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Prep Time 25 minutes
Cook Time 45 minutes
Total Time 1 hour 10 minutes
Servings 4 servings
Calories 520 kcal

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.