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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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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