Cooking veggie stir fry for one can be a quick, healthy, and enjoyable meal option. With just a few simple ingredients and some basic cooking skills, you can create a flavorful and nutritious dish that is perfect for a busy weeknight or as a light lunch. Whether you're a seasoned cook or just starting out, this article will guide you through the process of selecting the right ingredients, preparing the vegetables, and creating a delicious stir-fry sauce that will make your taste buds dance.
Here are our top 11 tried and tested recipes!
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
STIR-FRY FOR ONE
Whenever I ask my husband what he'd like for dinner, this is what he requests. I double the recipe so that I can enjoy it with him. He thinks this rivals the stir-fries served in many restaurants.-Margery Bryan, Moses Lake, Washington
Provided by Taste of Home
Categories Dinner
Time 25m
Yield 1 serving.
Number Of Ingredients 15
Steps:
- In a large resealable plastic bag or shallow glass container, combine the first four ingredients; add beef and turn to coat. Seal or cover and refrigerate for at least 10 minutes. , In a skillet or wok, stir-fry broccoli and cauliflower in oil until vegetables begin to soften. Add beef and marinade; cook on medium-high for 3 minutes. Add green pepper, cabbage and water chestnuts; stir-fry for 2-3 minutes or until the vegetables are crisp-tender. Add onions. Combine broth and cornstarch until smooth; add to skillet. Bring to a boil; cook and stir for 2 minutes or until thickened. Serve over rice.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 291 calories, Fat 10g fat (0 saturated fat), Cholesterol 77mg cholesterol, Sodium 600mg sodium, Carbohydrate 20g carbohydrate (0 sugars, Fiber 0 fiber), Protein 31g protein. Diabetic Exchanges
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
Break out the wok for an Asian-style Vegetable Stir-Fry recipe from Food Network, made with broccoli, bell peppers, squash, eggplant, bok choy and even tofu.
Provided by Food Network
Categories main-dish
Time 20m
Yield 6 servings
Number Of Ingredients 16
Steps:
- Start by preparing and cutting all the vegetables and measuring your ingredients so that they are ready to go. Once you begin stir-frying, it goes very quickly.
- In a wok or large skillet, heat canola oil over high heat until almost smoking. Add the peppers and onion while stirring constantly. While continuing to stir, add successively the squash, broccoli, eggplant, tofu, garlic, and teriyaki sauce. Cook, stirring, constantly for 2 minutes. Add the bok choy, sprouts, pepper, and salt and cook, stirring, until crisp-tender, about 2 minutes more.
- Stir in snow peas and sesame oil and remove from heat. Serve immediately.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 183 calorie, Fat 11 grams, SaturatedFat 1 grams, Cholesterol 0 milligrams, Sodium 618 milligrams, Carbohydrate 15 grams, Fiber 4 grams, Protein 7 grams, Sugar 8 grams
OWEN'S VEGGIE STIR-FRY
Stir-frying is very quick, and helps retain the flavor of the vegetables. This is a recipe all vegetarians have to try! Fluffy white rice is the perfect complement to this dish.
Provided by Dell
Categories World Cuisine Recipes Asian
Time 35m
Yield 4
Number Of Ingredients 12
Steps:
- Whisk together the cornstarch and water in a small bowl. Mix in the soy sauce and olive oil, and set aside.
- Heat the vegetable oil in a skillet or wok over medium-high heat. Saute the carrot, pepper, and zucchini in oil for about 5 minutes. Stir in the corn, garlic, green onions, and bean sprouts. Pour in the soy sauce mixture. Cook and stir for about 5 minutes, or until vegetables are tender but crisp. Serve immediately.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 213.5 calories, Carbohydrate 13.4 g, Fat 17.7 g, Fiber 3.1 g, Protein 3.1 g, SaturatedFat 2.4 g, Sodium 250.2 mg, Sugar 4.9 g
BEEF AND VEGGIE STIR-FRY FOR ONE
Cooking for one doesn't have to lead to tons of leftovers. Enjoy this one-person stir-fry next time you're dining solo.
Provided by TGirl
Categories Vegetable
Time 15m
Yield 1 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 14
Steps:
- Combine beef, soy sauce, vinegar, garlic, and sugar in a bowl, and allow to marinate for at least 10 minutes.
- In skillet or wok, heat oil and stir fry broccoli and cauliflower until crisp tender.
- Add beef and marinade, and cook for 3 minutes.
- Add remaining vegetables, stir frying for 2-3 minutes.
- Combine broth and cornstarch, then add to skillet, bring to a boil and cook until thickened.
- Serve over rice.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 858.7, Fat 54.4, SaturatedFat 20.6, Cholesterol 222.1, Sodium 1337.3, Carbohydrate 20.8, Fiber 3.8, Sugar 6.5, Protein 68.8
VEGGIE STIR-FRY
Valerie Belley of St. Louis, Missouri stir-fries a medley of six vegetables to create this colorful side dish for two that she serves on a bed of rice. "It's hard to believe to beat this elegant dish.
Provided by Taste of Home
Categories Side Dishes
Time 15m
Yield 2 servings.
Number Of Ingredients 12
Steps:
- In a small bowl, whisk the cornstarch, water and soy sauce until smooth; set aside. In a large skillet or wok, stir-fry the broccoli, carrot and onion in oil for 5 minutes. Add the cabbage, zucchini, mushrooms and garlic. Stir-fry until vegetables are tender. Stir soy sauce mixture; add to skillet. Cook and stir until thickened. Serve with rice if desired.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 150 calories, Fat 7g fat (1g saturated fat), Cholesterol 0 cholesterol, Sodium 939mg sodium, Carbohydrate 17g carbohydrate (7g sugars, Fiber 5g fiber), Protein 6g protein. Diabetic Exchanges
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
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
ANY VEGETABLE STIR-FRY
It's always a shame to let precious vegetables go to waste. Once they pass their prime, they can form the foundation for a tasty stir-fry. Wrap mature greens like kale, Swiss chard and spinach in a damp towel and refrigerate them and they will keep for about seven days. Once they start to become limp, they may no longer shine raw in salads but they are perfect for stir-frying. This recipe works with what you've got, building an easy stir-fry with any combination of toasted nuts, crunchy vegetables and sturdy greens.
Provided by Sarah Copeland
Categories dinner, quick, weekday, vegetables, main course
Time 30m
Yield 4 servings
Number Of Ingredients 13
Steps:
- In a large wok, skillet or cast-iron pan, heat the canola oil over medium-high until shimmering. Add the almonds, season with salt and cook, tossing, until toasted and crisp, 3 to 4 minutes. Add the celery and crunchy vegetables and toss until slightly softened, 1 to 2 minutes.
- Sprinkle with sesame seeds, if using, and toss until toasted, 1 to 2 minutes. Add the sturdy greens, toss until coated in oil, then add the vinegar, scraping the bottom of the wok to release any browned bits. Cover and cook until greens are lightly wilted, about 1 minute.
- Season with sesame oil and salt to taste. Divide the rice among four bowls and spoon the stir-fry over the top. Scatter the herbs and drizzle with soy sauce and Sriracha, if using.
CHINESE NOODLE & VEGETABLE STIR FRY (FOR ONE)
A modified Chinese noodle recipe from KittenCal's 5-Minute Chinese Noodles, with a healthy vegetable stir-fry. You can use any kind of noodles, actually. The gravy is what really makes the dish. :D
Provided by theforeignland
Categories One Dish Meal
Time 20m
Yield 1 plate of noodles/stirfry, 1 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 10
Steps:
- Wash the cooked spaghetti, make sure it is damp.
- Prepare broccoli florets. Peel and slice carrot. Slice button mushrooms into thin slices. Chop up garlic cloves.
- Heat up some olive oil in a wok. When hot, pour out excess oil from wok. (I don't like my food oily, so I do this; but it's optional.).
- Fry 1/2 of the chopped garlic until fragrant. Add carrots and stir-fry, making sure heat is evenly spread. After about a minute, add broccoli florets. Stir-fry for a few minutes, until broccoli begins to darken, and then add the mushrooms and continue stir-frying for about a minute.
- Turn heat down and add 1/2 cup water to the wok. Add 1 tbsp soy sauce and 1 tbsp mirin sauce. Continue stir-frying for a couple of minutes.
- Turn the stove off and cover the wok with a lid to make sure it remains warm.
- Prepare another wok by heating up some olive oil. Pour out any excess oil.
- Fry the rest of the garlic until fragrant. Add the spaghetti and stir-fry, making sure to mix well.
- Add 2 tbsp soy sauce (or to taste) and mix well. Turn heat down a little bit and add 1/4 cup water. Continue stir-frying for a few minutes before turning your stove off.
- Pour spaghetti and the spaghetti's 'sauce' into a plate. Add the vegetable stir-fry on top, making sure that the vegetable stir fry's sauce is also added inches.
- Serve hot.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 311, Fat 14.6, SaturatedFat 2, Sodium 3156, Carbohydrate 34.2, Fiber 2.7, Sugar 3, Protein 12.6
Tips:
- Use a variety of vegetables: This will add flavor, color, and texture to your stir-fry. Some good options include broccoli, carrots, snow peas, bell peppers, and mushrooms.
- Cut the vegetables into uniform pieces: This will help them cook evenly.
- Marinate the tofu or tempeh: This will help to add flavor and make it more tender.
- Use a hot wok or skillet: This will help to sear the vegetables and prevent them from sticking.
- Stir-fry the vegetables in small batches: This will prevent them from getting overcrowded and soggy.
- Add the sauce at the end: This will help to prevent it from burning.
- Serve the stir-fry over rice or noodles: This will make a complete meal.
Conclusion:
Veggie stir-fries are a quick, easy, and healthy meal that can be made with a variety of ingredients. By following these tips, you can make a delicious and satisfying stir-fry that the whole family will enjoy.
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