Description
Sizzling Vegetable Stir-Fry brings crisp garden produce together in a quick, aromatic dance of flavor. Colorful peppers, tender carrots, and zesty ginger create a delightful Asian-inspired meal you’ll crave after just one bite.
Ingredients
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Main Ingredients:
- 1/2 cup vegetable broth (or chicken broth)
- 1/3 cup low-sodium soy sauce
- 1 1/2 tablespoons fresh ginger, minced
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
Sweeteners and Oils:
- 2 tablespoons honey
- 2 teaspoons sesame oil
Thickeners and Spices:
- 1 tablespoon cornstarch
- 1/8 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes (optional)
Instructions
- Craft a zesty sauce by blending vegetable broth, soy sauce, honey, sesame oil, minced ginger, crushed garlic, cornstarch, and red pepper flakes in a small mixing bowl. Let the mixture rest momentarily.
- Warm a large skillet or wok with oil over medium-high temperature. Introduce broccoli and carrots, tossing vigorously to ensure even cooking for approximately two minutes.
- Drizzle additional oil into the pan and incorporate mushrooms and snap peas. Continue aggressive stirring, maintaining high heat for another two minutes until vegetables develop slight caramelization.
- Integrate red and yellow bell peppers into the vegetable medley. Rapidly stir-fry for one minute, ensuring vegetables maintain a crisp, vibrant texture.
- Re-whisk the prepared sauce to guarantee thorough integration. Cascade sauce over sizzling vegetables, stirring persistently until the liquid transforms into a glossy, thickened coating (roughly 1-2 minutes).
- Sprinkle freshly chopped green onions into the glistening mixture, allowing their sharp flavor to permeate the dish.
- Transfer the aromatic stir-fry onto a bed of steamed rice or quinoa. Optional: Garnish with extra green onion slivers and a delicate sprinkle of sesame seeds for enhanced visual and textural appeal.
Notes
- Customize heat levels by adjusting red pepper flakes for mild or spicy preferences.
- Slice vegetables uniformly to ensure even cooking and consistent texture throughout the dish.
- Use high-heat cooking oil like avocado or grapeseed for better caramelization and crisp vegetable edges.
- Substitute honey with maple syrup or agave for vegan-friendly option and maintain similar sweetness profile.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 8 minutes
- Category: Lunch, Dinner, Snacks
- Method: Sautéing
- Cuisine: Chinese
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 4
- Calories: 100
- Sugar: 4 g
- Sodium: 400 mg
- Fat: 3 g
- Saturated Fat: 0.5 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2.5 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 16 g
- Fiber: 0 g
- Protein: 2 g
- Cholesterol: 0 mg