If you are a Trader Joe’s shopper and on a vegan diet, this one is for you! Utilizing the convenience of frozen products, this recipe is so easy and flavorful you’d keep on having seconds!
This vegan meal is tasty because it combines the savory flavors of Impossible Chicken Nuggets with the fresh crunch of stir fry vegetables. The quick Asian sauce adds a tangy, sweet, and spicy kick, while the Trader Joe’s vegetable fried rice brings a hearty, satisfying base to the dish.
What you need
1 pack of Impossible Chicken Nuggets
1 bag of Trader Joe’s Stir Fry Vegetables
1 jar of Quick Asian Sauce (or make your own with soy sauce, ginger, garlic, and a bit of sugar)
1 bag of Trader Joe’s Vegetable Fried Rice
What you do
1. Cook the Impossible Chicken Nuggets according to the package instructions.
2. While the nuggets are cooking, heat a large pan or wok over medium heat. Add the stir fry vegetables and cook until they are tender.
3. Add the cooked nuggets to the pan with the vegetables. Pour the quick Asian sauce over the top and stir to combine.
4. Heat the Trader Joe’s Vegetable Fried Rice according to the package instructions. Serve the stir fry over the rice.
Variation
- Different Proteins: Instead of Impossible Chicken Nuggets, you can use tofu, tempeh, or seitan. You could also use a different type of vegan nugget, like a breaded mushroom or cauliflower nugget.
- Different Vegetables: Feel free to mix up the vegetables based on what you have on hand or what's in season. Broccoli, bell peppers, snap peas, and bok choy would all be great in this stir fry.
- Different Grains: Instead of serving the stir fry over rice, you could serve it over quinoa, couscous, or noodles for a change.
- Add a Topping: Add some crunch with a sprinkle of sesame seeds, chopped peanuts, or cashews on top. You could also add some fresh herbs like cilantro or green onions for extra flavor.
- Make it Spicy: If you like heat, add some red pepper flakes, sriracha, or sliced fresh chili peppers to the stir fry.
- Different Sauce: Instead of the quick Asian sauce, you could use a peanut sauce, a sweet and sour sauce, or a teriyaki sauce.
Remember, the best part about cooking is making it your own, so feel free to experiment with different ingredients and flavors!
Substitution
Sure, here are some substitutions you can make in this recipe:
- Impossible Chicken Nuggets: If you can't find these, you can use any brand of vegan chicken nuggets, or even tofu or tempeh for a soy-based option.
- Trader Joe’s Stir Fry Vegetables: Any mix of fresh or frozen stir fry vegetables will work in this recipe. You can also use individual vegetables like bell peppers, broccoli, snap peas, or carrots.
- Quick Asian Sauce: If you don't have this, you can make your own stir fry sauce with soy sauce, ginger, garlic, and a bit of sugar. Alternatively, you can use a store-bought teriyaki or hoisin sauce.
- Trader Joe’s Vegetable Fried Rice: If you can't find this, you can make your own fried rice with cooked rice, mixed vegetables, soy sauce, and a bit of sesame oil. You could also substitute with plain cooked rice, quinoa, or noodles.
Remember, the key to successful substitutions is to keep the overall flavors and textures of the dish in mind. Happy cooking!
Trader Joe’s Vegan Impossible Chicken Nugget Asian Stir-fry
Ingredients
- - 1 pack of Impossible Chicken Nuggets
- - 1 bag of Trader Joe’s Stir Fry Vegetables
- - 1 jar of Quick Asian Sauce or make your own with soy sauce, ginger, garlic, and a bit of sugar
- - 1 bag of Trader Joe’s Vegetable Fried Rice
- Olive oil
Instructions
- Cook the Impossible Chicken Nuggets according to the package instructions.
- While the nuggets are cooking, heat a large pan or wok over medium heat. Add the stir fry vegetables and cook until they are tender.
- Add the cooked nuggets to the pan with the vegetables. Pour the quick Asian sauce over the top and stir to combine.
- Heat the Trader Joe’s Vegetable Fried Rice according to the package instructions. Serve the stir fry over the rice.
