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Vegetable Stir Fry

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This colorful, quick vegetable stir fry is perfect for busy weeknights, featuring crisp broccoli, sweet bell peppers, and a savory soy-garlic sauce.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 10 minutes
Total Time 25 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Dinner, Main Course
Cuisine: Asian, Chinese
Calories: 150
Ingredients Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

Vegetables
  • 1 tablespoon olive oil (or canola/vegetable oil) Used for stir-frying.
  • 1 each red bell pepper, sliced
  • 1 each yellow bell pepper, sliced
  • 1 small zucchini, sliced
  • 1 cup sugar snap peas
  • 1 cup sliced carrots Use a mandoline or thin slices for quick cooking.
  • 1 cup sliced mushrooms
  • 2 cups broccoli florets Trimmed into bite-sized pieces.
  • 1 15-ounce can baby corn, drained
  • 1 8-ounce can water chestnuts, drained
Sauce
  • 1/4 cup soy sauce Use low-sodium if desired.
  • 3 cloves garlic, minced
  • 3 tablespoons brown sugar Adjust to taste.
  • 1 teaspoon sesame oil
  • 1/2 cup chicken broth Substitute vegetable broth for vegetarian version.
  • 1 tablespoon cornstarch For slurry.
Garnish
  • to taste green onions, thinly sliced For garnish.
  • to taste sesame seeds For garnish.

Method
 

Preparation
  1. Prep all vegetables: slice peppers, zucchini, carrots, and mushrooms; trim broccoli; drain baby corn and water chestnuts; mince the garlic.
  2. Whisk together soy sauce, brown sugar, minced garlic, sesame oil, chicken broth, and cornstarch in a small bowl until smooth.
Cooking
  1. Heat a large skillet or wok over medium-high heat and add 1 tablespoon olive oil.
  2. Stir-fry carrots and broccoli for 2–3 minutes, then remove to a plate.
  3. Add more oil if needed, then stir-fry bell peppers, zucchini, mushrooms, and sugar snap peas for another 2–3 minutes.
  4. Return the carrots and broccoli to the pan, add the baby corn and water chestnuts, and stir to combine.
  5. Pour the sauce over the vegetables and cook, stirring, until the sauce thickens and glazes the veggies (about 1–2 minutes). If the sauce thickens too much, add a tablespoon or two of broth to loosen.
  6. Taste and adjust seasoning: add more soy for salt, brown sugar for sweetness, or chili flakes for heat.
Finishing Touches
  1. Finish with sliced green onions and a sprinkle of sesame seeds. Serve immediately.

Nutrition

Serving: 1gCalories: 150kcalCarbohydrates: 30gProtein: 5gFat: 3gSaturated Fat: 0.5gSodium: 800mgFiber: 4gSugar: 9g

Notes

For storage, refrigerate leftovers in an airtight container for up to 3–4 days. Stir fries generally don’t freeze well, but the sauce can be frozen for up to 3 months.

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