Seitan and pepper stir-fry with basmati rice

By the GetYourMacros team · 18 September 2026

A vibrant and high-protein Italian-style stir-fry featuring tender seitan strips and sweet peppers over fragrant rice.

• Time 25 min
• Course One-dish meal
• Diet Vegan
• Cuisine Italian
• Allergens gluten, soy

Ingredients (1 serving)

• 250 g Seitan
• 80 g Basmati rice
• 200 g Bell peppers
• 50 g Red onion
• 10 ml Extra virgin olive oil
• Soy sauce to taste

Quantities are for one serving: multiply by the number of people. Calories and macros are computed on the app's food database, ingredient by ingredient.

Method

1. Rinse the basmati rice under cold water, then cook it in a pot with double its volume of salted water for about 10-12 minutes until absorbed.
2. While the rice cooks, slice the red onion and the bell peppers into thin strips.
3. Cut the seitan into thin bite-sized strips and place them in a small bowl with the soy sauce to marinate for 5 minutes.
4. Heat a large non-stick pan with the extra virgin olive oil and sauté the onion and peppers over medium-high heat for 8-10 minutes until softened and slightly charred.
5. Add the marinated seitan to the pan with the vegetables and cook for another 5-6 minutes, stirring frequently to brown the edges.
6. If the pan looks too dry, add a splash of water or vegetable broth to keep the vegetables juicy.
7. Fluff the cooked rice with a fork and serve it on a plate alongside the seitan and pepper mixture.

Tips

• Searing the seitan over high heat gives it a better texture and a deeper savory flavor.
• Store in an airtight container for up to 3 days; the peppers will become even tastier as they rest.

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