Mass-Builder Hoisin Seitan & Brown Rice Bowl with Peppers
Big flavour, sensible numbers. This Chinese plate pairs seitan with brown rice for 115g protein and roughly 1096 kcal.
Ingredients
- 135g seitan
- 255g brown rice
- 80g red pepper
- 80g carrots
- 25g hoisin sauce
- 15g spring onions
- 3g garlic
- pinch of Chinese five-spice
- 20g cashews
- 5g sesame oil
- 40g cucumber
Method
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Prep everything first: wash and trim the peppers and carrot, then measure out the sauce ingredients.
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Simmer the brown rice in plenty of water for 25 minutes until tender, then drain.
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Slice the seitan thinly and stir-fry over high heat for 4-5 minutes until browned.
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Season with five-spice, then toss in hoisin and garlic over high heat for the last minute until sticky.
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Meanwhile, steam or stir-fry the peppers and carrot for 3-5 minutes until just tender with a little bite.
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Build the bowl: brown rice first, then the veg and seitan, spooning over any remaining sauce. Finish with the cucumber.
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Bulking upgrade: add the cashews, sesame oil for extra energy-dense calories.
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