How to make Lomo Saltado | Vegan Peruvian Food

seitan

🥗Healthier: tofu

💰Cheaper: tempeh

Tofu is often less expensive and provides a similar texture.

soy sauce

🥗Healthier: tamari

💰Cheaper: liquid aminos

Tamari is gluten-free while liquid aminos offers a similar flavor.

olive oil

🥗Healthier: avocado oil

💰Cheaper: canola oil

Avocado oil has a higher smoke point and is healthier.

potatoes

🥗Healthier: sweet potatoes

💰Cheaper: frozen fries

Sweet potatoes add nutrients and flavor.

Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat until shimmering.

Add sliced red onion and sauté until translucent, about 3-4 minutes.

Stir in minced garlic and ginger; cook until fragrant, about 1 minute.

Add sliced bell pepper and tomato; cook for 2-3 minutes until slightly softened.

Incorporate seitan and soy sauce; stir-fry for 5-6 minutes until heated through.

Season with cumin and black pepper to taste; mix well.

Squeeze lime juice over the mixture and stir in chopped cilantro.

Meanwhile, cook potatoes in a separate pot until tender, about 15 minutes.

Drain potatoes and toss with a pinch of salt and pepper.

Serve the stir-fry over rice and top with crispy potatoes.

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