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Chop Suey (Vegan)

A chop suey vegan recipe with bok choy, bean sprouts, and tofu in an authentic stir-fry sauce, served with brown rice. It's a simple 20 minute meal that's perfect for busy weeknights!
Prep Time5 minutes
Cook Time15 minutes
Total Time20 minutes
Course: Main Course
Cuisine: Chinese
Diet: Gluten Free, Vegan, Vegetarian
Servings: 4
Calories: 191kcal
Author: Alison Corey

Ingredients

Sauce

  • 1 tablespoon corn starch
  • 2 tablespoon soy sauce
  • 1 tablespoon Chinese Cooking Wine Shoaxing Wine
  • ¾ cup vegetable stock
  • 1 tablespoon hoisin

Chop Suey

  • 2 cloves garlic minced
  • 2 cups bok choy leafy greens (not stems)
  • 1 carrot diced
  • ½ onion thinly sliced
  • 8 ounces chopped mushrooms
  • 1 cup mung bean sprouts
  • 8 oz extra firm tofu pressed and cubed
  • 2 cups cooked brown rice

Instructions

  • Whisk together soy sauce and corn starch in a bowl until smooth. Add Chinese cooking wine, vegetable stock, and hoisin sauce. Whisk together until combined.
  • Wash and dry the bok choy. Separate the stems and the leaves, and chop into 3 inch pieces. Use the tops of the leaves. Peel the carrot and slice into small pieces. Chop the onion into thin slices. 
  • In a large wok or large skillet over medium-high heat, add 2 tablespoon of vegetable stock or water. You can also use sesame oil if you prefer. Add the garlic and onion. Cook for 1-2 minutes or until onions are translucent. Add the carrots, and mushrooms. Cook for about more 5 minutes.
  • Add the bok choy, bean sprouts and sauce. Stir fry for about 5 minutes. Then add the cubed tofu. Cook for an additional minute or two, or until tofu is heated and warmed through.
  • Serve over brown rice.

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Notes

  • Store vegetables and rice in separate containers.
  • Will keep in the refrigerator for up to 5 days.
  • Freeze in an air-tight freezer safe container. Will keep in the freezer for 2-3 months.
  • Reheat from frozen over high heat in a skillet.

Nutrition

Calories: 191kcal | Carbohydrates: 34g | Protein: 9g | Fat: 2g | Saturated Fat: 1g | Cholesterol: 1mg | Sodium: 816mg | Potassium: 390mg | Fiber: 4g | Sugar: 5g | Vitamin A: 4211IU | Vitamin C: 22mg | Calcium: 81mg | Iron: 2mg