Best 10 Easy Stir Fried Vegetables Recipes

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In the realm of quick, healthy, and versatile meals, stir-fried vegetables reign supreme. Whether you're a culinary novice or an experienced chef, stir-frying vegetables is a technique that can transform simple, everyday ingredients into a vibrant and flavorful dish. With its ability to retain nutrients, colors, and textures, stir-frying has become a popular cooking method among health-conscious individuals and time-strapped home cooks alike. As you embark on this culinary exploration, we present to you a guide filled with tips, techniques, and a carefully curated collection of stir-fried vegetable recipes designed to tantalize your taste buds and leave you craving more.

Here are our top 10 tried and tested recipes!

STIR-FRIED VEGETABLES



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A great vegetable side dish with an incredible sauce. It goes perfectly with steamed brown or white rice.

Provided by Natasha Kay

Categories     Side Dish     Vegetables

Time 20m

Yield 6

Number Of Ingredients 10

2 tablespoons light soy sauce
1 teaspoon ground ginger
2 tablespoons all-purpose flour
1 cup low-sodium chicken broth
¼ cup cold water
3 tablespoons vegetable oil
4 green bell peppers, cut into matchsticks
4 carrots, cut into matchsticks
2 cups broccoli florets
8 mushrooms, sliced

Steps:

  • Combine soy sauce and ginger in a small bowl. Mix flour, chicken broth, and water in another bowl.
  • Heat oil in a large skillet or wok over high heat; cook and stir peppers, carrots, broccoli, and mushrooms until just tender, about 3 minutes.
  • Toss vegetables with soy sauce mixture; cook and stir for 1 minute. Gradually stir flour mixture into vegetables; bring to a boil and cook until thickened, about 3 minutes.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 125.2 calories, Carbohydrate 13.2 g, Cholesterol 0.7 mg, Fat 7.4 g, Fiber 3.7 g, Protein 3.8 g, SaturatedFat 1.2 g, Sodium 238.1 mg, Sugar 5 g

EASY STIR FRIED VEGETABLES



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One of the things I really like about stir-fry is that you can add or subtract whatever vegetables you like and it still tastes great. It's such a great way to use up those veggies in your fridge, so please, use whatever you have on hand. All of these veggies can be found year-round so it's easy to make whenever you are in the mood.

Provided by Lvs2Cook

Categories     Vegetable

Time 22m

Yield 4-5 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 11

1 green bell pepper, julienned
1 red bell pepper, julienned
2 carrots, sliced
2 cups broccoli florets
3 tablespoons vegetable oil
2 tablespoons low sodium soy sauce
1 teaspoon ground ginger
1 bunch green onion, thinly sliced
2 tablespoons cornstarch
1 cup chicken broth
1/4 cup cold water

Steps:

  • Saute the peppers, carrots and broccoli in oil in a wok or large skillet until the veggies are crisp-tender, about 3-4 minutes.
  • Combine the soy sauce and ginger and add to the pan with the green onions and stir-fry for 1 minute.
  • Combine cornstarch, broth and water and whisk until smooth and gradually stir into the vegetables.
  • Bring to a boil and cook and stir for 2 minutes or until thickened.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 165.9, Fat 11, SaturatedFat 1.5, Sodium 487.9, Carbohydrate 14.5, Fiber 2.8, Sugar 4.2, Protein 4.1

FROZEN VEGETABLE STIR-FRY



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Soy sauce and peanut butter add a nice Thai-style flavor to this stir-fry. Using frozen vegetables makes it a very quick and tasty vegetable side dish.

Provided by Tracey Davies

Categories     Side Dish     Vegetables

Time 10m

Yield 6

Number Of Ingredients 6

2 tablespoons soy sauce
1 tablespoon brown sugar
2 teaspoons garlic powder
2 teaspoons peanut butter
2 teaspoons olive oil
1 (16 ounce) package frozen mixed vegetables

Steps:

  • Combine soy sauce, brown sugar, garlic powder, and peanut butter in a small bowl.
  • Heat oil in a large skillet over medium heat; cook and stir frozen vegetables until just tender, 5 to 7 minutes. Remove from heat and fold in soy sauce mixture.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 87.6 calories, Carbohydrate 13.8 g, Fat 2.9 g, Fiber 3.3 g, Protein 3.5 g, SaturatedFat 0.5 g, Sodium 345.4 mg, Sugar 2.7 g

STIR-FRIED ASIAN VEGETABLES



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As with most stir-fries I add and delete ingredients depending upon what I have on hand. This is a good basic veggie stir-fry from Cooking Light. Prep all of the ingredients before you start cooking because the cooking phase is quick.

Provided by lazyme

Categories     Corn

Time 25m

Yield 6 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 12

3/4 cup chicken broth
1 tablespoon cornstarch
2 tablespoons soy sauce
1/2 teaspoon sugar
1/8 teaspoon pepper
1 tablespoon vegetable oil
1 cup carrot, sliced diagonally
1 cup celery, sliced diagonally
1/2 cup onion, chopped
1 1/2 cups snow peas, trimmed
1 (15 ounce) can baby corn, drained
1 (15 ounce) can straw mushrooms, drained

Steps:

  • Combine first 5 ingredients in a small bowl; stir with a wire whisk until well-blended.
  • Set aside.
  • Heat oil in a wok or large nonstick skillet over high heat.
  • Add carrot, celery, and onion; stir-fry 2 minutes.
  • Add snow peas, corn, and mushrooms; stir-fry 2 minutes.
  • Add broth mixture; stir-fry 1 minute or until thick and bubbly.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 153, Fat 4.1, SaturatedFat 0.6, Sodium 733.3, Carbohydrate 25.9, Fiber 5.3, Sugar 6.6, Protein 7.5

SARAH'S EASY VEGETABLE STIR-FRY



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This is a Chinese-style stir-fry with a brown sauce. You can use any combination of your favorite vegetables. The sauce can be made ahead of time, so you can easily just stir-fry the veggies and add in the sauce. Add chicken, beef, or (my favorite) fried tofu. This recipe is easily adaptable to use your favorite vegetables - just chop enough to completely fill your large skillet. Garnish with chow mein noodles.

Provided by Sarah Dipity

Categories     Main Dish Recipes     Stir-Fry

Time 1h13m

Yield 4

Number Of Ingredients 18

3 ½ cups cold water
⅔ cup low-sodium soy sauce
5 tablespoons vegetarian beef-flavored bouillon
3 tablespoons cornstarch
2 ½ tablespoons white sugar
4 teaspoons bottled minced garlic
2 teaspoons rice vinegar
1 teaspoon sesame oil
1 teaspoon minced fresh ginger root
¼ teaspoon red pepper flakes, or more to taste
3 tablespoons peanut oil, or more as needed
½ head cabbage, coarsely chopped
1 bunch asparagus, cut into 1-inch pieces
2 cups sliced carrots
1 (8 ounce) package fresh broccoli florets
2 cups snow peas
2 cups diagonally sliced celery
2 cups cooked white rice

Steps:

  • Combine water, soy sauce, bouillon, cornstarch, sugar, garlic, rice vinegar, sesame oil, ginger, and red pepper flakes in a saucepan over medium-high heat. Whisk until cornstarch is fully dissolved, about 3 minutes. Bring to a boil, stirring frequently. Boil until thickened and reduced by a third, about 10 minutes. Remove from heat.
  • Pour peanut oil into a large skillet or wok. Add cabbage, asparagus, carrots, broccoli, snow peas, and celery. Saute over medium-high heat until tender but not mushy, stirring with a spatula, about 10 minutes. Reduce heat to low; pour sauce over vegetables and stir until completely coated. Serve over rice.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 410.4 calories, Carbohydrate 66.8 g, Fat 12.5 g, Fiber 11.5 g, Protein 12.6 g, SaturatedFat 2.1 g, Sodium 1626.4 mg, Sugar 21.6 g

CHICKEN & VEGGIE STIR-FRY RECIPE BY TASTY



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Getting take-out is a crave-worthy indulgence. And with our easy chicken veggie stir fry recipe, you can recreate the magic of a Chinese takeout right in your very own kitchen. Feel free to mix up the protein or vegetables depending on what you have in your fridge. The simple sauce packs a flavor punch that will bring the dish together, no matter what.

Provided by Robin Broadfoot

Categories     Dinner

Time 32m

Yield 6 servings

Number Of Ingredients 13

1 lb chicken breast, cubed
salt, to taste
pepper, to taste
1 lb broccoli florets
8 oz mushroom, sliced
3 tablespoons oil, for frying
3 cloves garlic, minced
1 tablespoon ginger, minced
2 teaspoons sesame oil
⅓ cup reduced sodium soy sauce
1 tablespoon brown sugar
1 cup chicken broth
¼ cup flour

Steps:

  • In a large pan on medium-high heat, add 1 tablespoon of oil. Once the oil is hot, add chicken, season with salt and pepper, and sauté until cooked through and browned. Remove cooked chicken from pan and set aside.
  • In the same pan, heat 1 tablespoon of oil and add mushrooms. When the mushrooms start to soften, add broccoli florets and stir-fry until the broccoli is tender. Remove cooked mushrooms and broccoli from the pan and set aside.
  • Add 1 tablespoon of oil to the pan and sauté garlic and ginger until fragrant. Add the remaining sauce ingredients and stir until smooth.
  • Return the chicken and vegetables to the saucy pan, stir until heated through.
  • Serve with hot rice or noodles.
  • Enjoy!

Nutrition Facts : Calories 393 calories, Carbohydrate 23 grams, Fat 20 grams, Fiber 2 grams, Protein 27 grams, Sugar 4 grams

THE BEST VEGETABLE STIR FRY RECIPE



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Vegetable sitr fry is a quick one-pan dish ready in under 30 minutes. Sauteed veggies in an easy sweet and savory stir fry sauce. The perfect recipe when craving Asian takeout that can be made at home.

Provided by Valentina Ablaev

Categories     Easy

Time 25m

Number Of Ingredients 14

1 large carrot (sliced)
2 cups medium broccoli florets
8 oz can baby corn spears (drained)
8 oz mushrooms (white or brown) (sliced or quartered)
1 whole pepper (red, yellow or orange) (seeded and sliced)
2 Tbsp cooking oil ((extra light olive oil or canola))
2 Tbsp unsalted butter
3 garlic cloves (peeled and minced)
2 tsp ginger (minced)
1/4 cup chicken broth ((or vegetable broth for vegetarian))
½ tsp cornstarch
3 Tbsp low sodium soy sauce ((use Tamari for gluten free))
2 Tbsp honey
¼ tsp hot sauce (optional (Frank's or Sriracha work great))

Steps:

  • In a large non-stick skillet or wok, over medium heat, heat the oil. Add the vegetable and stir fry about 3 minutes or until vegetables are crisp-tender. Add the butter, garlic, ginger and cook until fragrant.
  • In a small bowl, combine all the ingredients for the stir fry sauce. Pour the sauce over the vegetables and stir.
  • Turn heat down to medium/low and cook 3-4 minutes, until sauce thickens and vegetables are desired tenderness.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 256 kcal, Carbohydrate 31 g, Protein 7 g, Fat 14 g, SaturatedFat 5 g, Cholesterol 15 mg, Sodium 444 mg, Fiber 4 g, Sugar 15 g, ServingSize 1 serving

THE EASIEST VEGETABLE STIR FRY



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Provided by Alyssa Rivers

Categories     Dinner     Main Course

Time 15m

Number Of Ingredients 16

1 tablespoon olive oil
1 red bell pepper (sliced)
1 yellow bell pepper (sliced)
1 cup sugar snap peas
1 cup carrots (sliced)
1 cup mushrooms (sliced)
2 cups broccoli
1 cup baby corn
1/2 cup water chestnuts
¼ cup soy sauce
3 garlic cloves minced
3 Tablespoons brown sugar
1 teaspoon sesame oil
1/2 cup chicken broth
1 tablespoon cornstarch
chopped green onions and sesame seeds for garnish (optional)

Steps:

  • In a wok or large skillet add 1 Tablespoon olive oil over medium high heat. Add bell pepper, peas, carrots, mushrooms, broccoli, baby corn, and water chestnuts. Sauté 2-3 minutes until veggies are almost tender.
  • In a small whisk together soy sauce, garlic, brown sugar, sesame oil, chicken broth, and cornstarch.
  • Pour over veggies and cook until the sauce has thickened. Garnish with chopped green onions and sesame seeds if desired

Nutrition Facts : Calories 152 kcal, Carbohydrate 27 g, Protein 5 g, Fat 4 g, SaturatedFat 1 g, Sodium 643 mg, Fiber 4 g, Sugar 12 g, ServingSize 1 serving

VEGETABLE STIR-FRY



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This flavorful dish comes together in less than 10 minutes and is so aromatic that mouths will be watering from rooms away. Kelly Graham - Niagara Falls, Ontario

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Side Dishes

Time 20m

Yield 4 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 9

4 teaspoons cornstarch
1 cup chicken broth
3/4 teaspoon soy sauce
1-1/4 cups julienned celery
1-1/4 cups julienned green pepper
1-1/4 cups julienned carrot
2/3 cup sliced fresh mushrooms
1/3 cup chopped onion
2 tablespoons canola oil

Steps:

  • In a small bowl, combine the cornstarch, broth and soy sauce until smooth; set aside. In a large skillet or wok, stir-fry vegetables in oil for 4-7 minutes or until crisp-tender. Stir in the soy sauce mixture. Bring to a boil; cook and stir for 2 minutes or until thickened.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 110 calories, Fat 7g fat (1g saturated fat), Cholesterol 1mg cholesterol, Sodium 361mg sodium, Carbohydrate 11g carbohydrate (4g sugars, Fiber 3g fiber), Protein 2g protein. Diabetic Exchanges

EASY STIR-FRIED CHICKEN AND VEGETABLES



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This is a recipe that I made frequently on days that I had off from school and/ or work. I used it because it was quick and easy to prepare, cook, and enjoy. If prepared right, it is also good for people trying to watch their weight. I know it was for me. I came up with it just by finding what i had in my freezer and throwing it all together... The cooking time says 10 minutes, but i think it should take less than that. It should take in between 5 and 10 minutes. And for the vegetables, you can get single bags of frozen vegetables (I used broccoli stir-fry) in a grocery store near you.

Provided by Shelly Bean

Categories     Lunch/Snacks

Time 15m

Yield 2 1/2 cups, 2 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 5

2 cups frozen vegetables
1 1/2 cups chicken (approximately 1 to 1 1/2 chicken thigh)
1 tablespoon extra virgin olive oil
salt (I didn't use salt and it tasted great) (optional)
1 tablespoon barbecue sauce, makes another great dish just add to this dish and fry for 1 to 2 more minutes to ensure the flavor

Steps:

  • Cut, cube, or slice chicken, while still frozen ( which was easier for me).
  • In a large frying pan heat olive oil on high for 1 minute (or until hot)
  • Add vegetables to pan, let fry, stiring occasionally to keep from burning.
  • Add chicken to pan
  • If you choose to add salt add now. If not then don't.
  • Stir all ingredients frequently to keep them from sticking.
  • Stir-Fry until chicken is cooked and vegetables are cooked crisp.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 65.3, Fat 6.9, SaturatedFat 0.9, Sodium 61.3, Carbohydrate 1, Fiber 0.1, Sugar 0.3, Protein 0.1

Tips:

  • Mise en place: Before you start cooking, make sure you have all of your ingredients and equipment ready to go. This will help you stay organized and prevent scrambling during the cooking process.
  • Use fresh, high-quality vegetables: The fresher your vegetables, the better they will taste. If possible, buy organic vegetables to avoid pesticides and herbicides.
  • Cut your vegetables evenly: This will help them cook evenly. If you are using different types of vegetables, cut them into similar-sized pieces.
  • Use a large wok or skillet: This will give you plenty of room to stir-fry your vegetables without overcrowding them.
  • Heat your wok or skillet over high heat: This will help to create a nice sear on your vegetables and prevent them from becoming soggy.
  • Add your vegetables to the wok or skillet in batches: This will prevent them from overcrowding and steaming instead of stir-frying.
  • Stir-fry your vegetables quickly: Stir-fried vegetables should be cooked quickly over high heat. This will help them retain their crispness and flavor.
  • Season your vegetables to taste: You can use a variety of seasonings to flavor your stir-fried vegetables, such as salt, pepper, garlic powder, onion powder, ginger powder, and soy sauce.
  • Serve your stir-fried vegetables immediately: Stir-fried vegetables are best served hot and fresh. You can serve them as a side dish or main course.

Conclusion:

Stir-fried vegetables are a healthy, delicious, and versatile dish. They are quick and easy to make, and they can be customized to your liking. With a little practice, you can master the art of stir-frying and create delicious meals that the whole family will enjoy.

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