Beefless and Broccoli Bowl

I don't use processed vegan meats very often. But, I do love them. We tend to stay away from processed food since they usually have more sodium and fat than we like to consume. But these Beyond Meat steak bites were delicious. I'm sure you could use tempeh or even an extra firm baked tofu (which I may try) as a replacement for the Beyond product. This bowl comes together super fast so be sure to get your rice cooking and all the ingredients prepped before you actually begin cooking. I served this with a couple of small vegan vegetable rolls. A cup of vegan hot and sour soup would also be a good side to the bowl. If you aren't a fan of broccoli or carrots use what you have in your frig. 

• 1 bag boil-in-bag brown rice
• 1/4 cup low-sodium soy sauce
• 1 tablespoon cornstarch
• 1 tablespoon hoisin sauce
• 1 package Beyond Steak tips, no need to thaw
• 2 cups broccoli florets
• 1 cup vertically sliced red onion
• 1 cup sliced carrots
• 1 tablespoon minced garlic
• 1/2 cup water
• 1/3 cup green onions, sliced
• white sesame seeds for garnish

Cook rice according to package directions. Meanwhile, prep all of your vegetables.

Combine soy sauce, cornstarch and hoisin in a medium bowl. Add the beefless tips and toss to coat. Allow to sit about 5 minutes.

Heat a non-stick skillet over medium and remove the tips from the marinade. SAVE the marinade. Cook tips stirring occasionally to keep from sticking for about 3 minutes. 

Remove tips from pan and set aside.

In the same skillet add the broccoli, red onion, carrot and water. 

Cook about 4 minutes or until broccoli is crisp-tender. Add the garlic and stir well.

Add the reserved marinade to the pan; bring to boil and add tips.

Bring to a boil and cook 1 minute or until thoroughly heated. Don't overcook and end up with mushy broccoli!!

Plate and garnish with the green onions and sesame seeds. This should make 4 servings, especially if you add a vegetable roll, soup or a salad.

Enjoy!!!!