Vegan Lentil Stir-Fry Recipe
Need dinner faster than your mascara dries but still want to eat like the health goddess you pretend to be?
Enter this Vegan Lentil Stir-Fry—flavorful, colorful, and sassier than your last Bumble date.
It’s packed with veggies, protein, and attitude, but without the drama of chopping tofu or wrangling quinoa.
The lentils bring the bulk, the soy sauce brings the sass, and you bring the smug plant-based glow.
Minimal effort, maximum flavor, and absolutely no animals were harmed—unless you count your ego after you devour three bowls.
Vegan Lentil Stir-Fry Recipe
Quick and zesty lentil stir-fry packed with vibrant vegetables, Asian-style seasonings, and serious “I-made-this-in-20-minutes” energy.
Ingredients
- Cooked green or brown lentils – 1½ cups
- Bell pepper any color, sliced – 1 cup
- Carrot julienned – ½ cup
- Broccoli florets – 1 cup
- Garlic minced – 2 cloves
- Ginger grated – 1 tablespoon
- Soy sauce – 2 tablespoons
- Sesame oil – 1 tablespoon
- Lime juice – 1 tablespoon
- Maple syrup – 1 teaspoon
- Chili flakes – ¼ teaspoon optional, but highly recommended
- Scallions chopped – 2 tablespoons
- Sesame seeds – 1 teaspoon for garnish, because you’re fancy
Instructions
- Heat sesame oil in your wok like the kitchen boss you are.
- Sauté garlic and ginger for one minute until your kitchen smells better than that overpriced candle.
- Toss in broccoli, bell pepper, and carrot. Stir-fry for 5–6 minutes until vibrant and slightly tender, like your emotional state.
- Add cooked lentils and stir like you’re on a cooking show and the audience is judging.
- Pour in soy sauce, lime juice, maple syrup, and chili flakes. Toss to coat everything evenly like that serum you swear by.
- Cook 2–3 minutes until heated through. Top with scallions and sesame seeds because you’re extra.
Notes
🧮 Nutritional Values (Per Serving)
- Calories: 270
- Total Fat: 7g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Carbohydrates: 35g
- Fiber: 9g
- Protein: 14g
💊 Vitamins and Minerals (Per Serving)
- Iron: 22%
- Vitamin C: 40%
- Folate: 30%
- Vitamin A: 45%
- Magnesium: 18%
📝 Additional Notes/Tips
- Want more protein? Toss in edamame.
- Add peanut sauce if you’re feeling bold and flirty.
- Serve over rice, noodles, or straight from the pan—no judgment.
- Leftovers are great—if you can manage not to eat them at midnight.
- Don’t skip lime juice. It’s like the highlighter to your cheekbones—bright, necessary, and not just for looks.
