Description
Veggie stir fry delivers a quick, nutritious Asian-inspired dance of flavors straight from your wok. Colorful seasonal vegetables mingle with savory seasonings, creating a perfect dish to savor.
Ingredients
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Proteins and Vegetables:
- 1 red bell pepper, sliced
- 1 yellow bell pepper, sliced
- 1 cup broccoli florets
- 1 cup snap peas
- 1 carrot, thinly sliced
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 teaspoon fresh ginger, grated
Cooking Oils and Sauces:
- 1 tablespoon (15 milliliters) vegetable oil
- 2 tablespoons (30 milliliters) soy sauce
- 1 tablespoon (15 milliliters) hoisin sauce
- 1 teaspoon (5 milliliters) sesame oil
Thickening and Garnish:
- 1 tablespoon (15 grams) cornstarch mixed with 2 tablespoons (30 milliliters) water (optional, for thickening)
- Sesame seeds (for garnish)
- Green onions, chopped (for garnish)
Instructions
- Warm a spacious skillet or wok over robust heat, pouring in the vegetable oil to create a sizzling cooking surface.
- Introduce minced garlic and grated ginger, quickly swirling them through the hot oil until their aromatic essence releases and the mixture turns golden and fragrant.
- Tumble in the vibrant medley of bell peppers, broccoli florets, crisp snap peas, and julienned carrots, tossing them energetically to ensure even exposure to the intense heat.
- Continue stirring the vegetables for approximately 4-5 minutes, maintaining their vivid colors and preserving a delightful crunch while allowing them to soften slightly.
- Drizzle soy sauce, hoisin sauce, and sesame oil across the vegetables, using swift circular motions to distribute the glossy, umami-rich liquid evenly and coat each piece thoroughly.
- If desiring a more luxurious sauce consistency, sprinkle in the cornstarch mixture, stirring continuously to prevent clumping and allow the sauce to transform into a silky, clingy coating.
- Once the sauce reaches a perfect glazed consistency and vegetables maintain their vibrant texture, remove the skillet from heat.
- Elevate the dish’s visual appeal and flavor profile by sprinkling toasted sesame seeds and finely chopped green onions across the top before serving immediately.
Notes
- Slice vegetables uniformly to ensure even cooking and create a professional-looking stir fry with consistent texture.
- Prep all ingredients before starting to cook, as stir frying moves quickly and requires immediate ingredient additions.
- Use high heat and keep vegetables moving constantly to prevent burning and maintain a crisp, vibrant color.
- For a protein boost, add tofu, chicken, or shrimp during the vegetable cooking stage without overcrowding the pan.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Lunch, Dinner, Snacks
- Method: Sautéing
- Cuisine: Asian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 4
- Calories: 150
- Sugar: 5 g
- Sodium: 600 mg
- Fat: 7 g
- Saturated Fat: 1 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 20 g
- Fiber: 4 g
- Protein: 4 g
- Cholesterol: 0 mg