In line with current trends to reduce our use of farmed meats, we’ve put together this delicious Chinese – Hunan-style – Keto Quorn Stir Fry.
Launched in 1985 by Marlow Foods, a joint venture between Rank Hovis McDougall (RHM) and Imperial Chemical Industries (ICI)… Quorn is a globally recognised brand name for a range of meat substitute food products.
Quorn is sold in ready-to-cook forms, such as cubes and a form resembling minced meat. The company later introduced a range of chilled vegetarian meals, including pizzas, lasagne, cottage pie, and products resembling sliced meat, hot dogs, and burgers.
Keto Quorn Stir Fry – Hunan Style
Quorn is a very popular meat substitute product that is keto-friendly… just make sure to pick the right Quorn product when making your keto meals. This Quorn and broccoli stir-fry is a restaurant-level dish but you’ll be surprised how easy it is to make. Bursting with great flavors, this dish is a definite must-try.
How to make
Keto Quorn Stir Fry – Hunan Style
Time needed: 15 minutes
Make the perfect Quarn Stir-Fry
- Brown the Quorn
Start by heating some vegetable oil in a large non stick pan, browning the quorn pieces on both sides.
- Add garlic and chili bean paste
Once the quorn nuggets are nicely browned, add some minced garlic and chili bean paste.
stir in until the ingredients release their aroma. - Season & Serve
Add half a cup of water, 1 tablespoon of vinegar, 2 teaspoons of soy sauce and 1 tablespoon of tomato sauce.
Simmer for 5 minutes, adding more water as needed.
(if you find it getting too thick, too quickly, reduce the heat slightly and add a little more water) - Add veg
Stir in 25grams of broccoli florets and 30grams of chopped bell peppers.
Simmer for 2 more minutes.
Serve right away.
Serving Suggestions:
Create a keto-friendly base for your stir fry by serving on a bed of cauliflower rice.
The tender Quorn and flavorful sauce will beautifully complement the cauliflower rice, offering a wholesome and satisfying meal.
➡️ Nutritional Information:
1 Serving
Energy – 389 kcal
Protein – 7g
Fat – 30.9g
Carbohydrates – 20.7g
Fiber – 3.5g
Zucchini Noodles:
For a light and refreshing twist, pair your Quorn stir fry with zucchini noodles (zoodles).
Spiralize fresh zucchinis into noodle-like strands and sauté them in a little butter until just tender.
Toss the zoodles with the stir fry and savor the perfect harmony of flavors and textures.
➡️ Nutritional Information:
1 Cup
Energy – 19 kcal
Protein – 1.4g
Fat – 0.4g
Carbohydrates – 3.5g – (Net Carbs: 2.4g)
Asian-inspired Side Dishes:
Enhance the Asian flair of your dish by serving it with keto-friendly side dishes like sesame broccoli, stir-fried bok choy, or a cucumber salad dressed with rice vinegar and sesame oil.
These sides provide a fresh and crunchy complement to the succulent prawns.
Hunan-Style Quorn and Broccoli Stir-Fry
Ingredients
Equipment
Method
- Heat vegetable oil in a pan. Add quorn nuggets and brown slightly on both sides.1 Tbsp Vegetable Oil, 75 g Quorn Nuggets
- Add garlic and chili bean paste. Stir until aromatic.1 Tbsp Chili Blackean paste, 10 g Garlic
- Add water, vinegar, soy sauce and tomato sauce. Simmer 5 minutes, adding more water as needed.1/2 cup Water, 2 tsp Soy Sauce, 2 Tbsp Tomato Sauce, 1 Tbsp Vinegar
- Stir in broccoli and bell peppers. Simmer for 2 more minutes.25 g Broccoli Florets, 30 g Red Bell Pepper
- Serve hot.
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Notes
- Protein – 15.6g (19%)
- Fat – 21g (67%)
- Carbohydrates – 9g (14%)
- Fiber – 4.4g
The healthy benefits of using Quorn – More information on Quorn meat substitute
Suggested Reading: Keto Diet – 7 Foods to avoid