Teriyaki Chick'n Stir Fry

I was about to purchase a veggie bowl at Whole Foods the other day. They had brown rice, tofu, brussel sprouts, green beans, and several other items to add. Everything was great until I asked how the tofu was prepared. I was disappointed to find out that it was cooked in the same oil as the meat items. This should not be! Needless to say, I walked away and decided to make my own stir fry instead. I found the perfect veggies for my family meal, and picked up some Gardein Chick'n to add to the recipe as well.

Gardein Crispy Chick'n

Gardein products are absolutely superb. Before my husband became vegan I would use Gardein products in my recipes, and he didn't even know he was not eating meat. When I talk to people about becoming vegan, one of the excuses I often hear is "but I can't live without meat!"  It doesn't phase me, and I assure them that they can. I tell them that they like the taste of meat and like how it's seasoned and prepared. Then, I usually explain how true carnivores in their natural habitat don't season their meat. They catch their meat with their teeth and claws while ripping through fur and crushing through bones. Those are true meat eaters. They don't season their meat with herbs and spices made from plants.  

There are hundreds of vegan products on the market today that look and taste like meat. You can have the taste without the cruelty or animal abuse involved. Some of my favorites are Tofurky, Beyond Meat, Hilary's, and Dr. Praeger's products.

Protein-packed, colorful, savory, and only six ingredients!

Author: The Sensible Vegan
Recipe Type: Entree
Cuisine: Vegan
Serving: 10

​Ingredients:

• 3 cloves of garlic, minced
• 1 16 oz. package of root vegetables (frozen) (sweet potatoes, carrots, parsnips, and red onion)
• 1  16 oz. package of stir fry blend (frozen) (broccoli, carrots, green beans, onion, red bell peppers, and mushrooms)
• 2 packages Gardein Mandarin Orange Crispy Chick'n 
• 5 cups steamed quinoa
• 5 tbsps  Teriyaki Sauce (low sodium)

Directions:

• Prepare Gardein Chick'n without the sauce packets and set aside.
• Add three tablespoons of water to a wok on high heat and stir in frozen vegetables with a wooden spoon.
• Transfer vegetables to a seperate bowl.
• Add chick'n and garlic to wok on medium heat.
• Add in veggies and stir to cook evenly.
• Add teriyaki sauce, and stir to coat evenly.
• For Serving: Serve atop rice or quinoa

Nutrition Info: Serving size-1 cup    Calories: 510   Fat: 3g    Saturated Fat: 0.2g    Protein: 15.1g  Sugar: 12g    Fiber: 4g   Sodium: 460mg   Carb: 19g