Description
A quick and easy stir-fry using frozen vegetables, perfect for a healthy side dish or main meal.
Ingredients
Scale
- 3 cups frozen stir-fry vegetable mix (broccoli, bell peppers, carrots, snap peas, etc.)
- 2 tablespoons olive oil or sesame oil
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 teaspoon fresh ginger, grated (or ½ teaspoon ground ginger)
- 2 tablespoons soy sauce (or tamari for gluten-free)
- 1 teaspoon rice vinegar (optional, for extra flavor)
- ½ teaspoon salt (adjust to taste)
- ¼ teaspoon black pepper
- ½ teaspoon red pepper flakes (optional, for heat)
Optional Add-Ins:
- ½ cup sliced mushrooms
- ½ cup chopped onion
- 1 teaspoon honey or maple syrup (for a touch of sweetness)
- ½ teaspoon cornstarch mixed with 1 tablespoon water (for a thicker sauce)
- 1 cup cooked protein (chicken, shrimp, tofu, or beef)
- 1 tablespoon sesame seeds for garnish
Instructions
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Heat the Oil:
- In a large wok or skillet, heat olive oil or sesame oil over medium-high heat until hot.
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Sauté Aromatics:
- Add minced garlic and grated ginger and stir-fry for 30 seconds until fragrant.
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Add Frozen Vegetables:
- Pour in the frozen stir-fry vegetable mix (no need to thaw).
- Stir-fry for 5-7 minutes, stirring occasionally until they are tender but still slightly crisp.
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Season the Stir-Fry:
- Add soy sauce, rice vinegar, salt, black pepper, and red pepper flakes (if using).
- Stir well to coat the vegetables evenly.
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Thicken the Sauce (Optional):
- If you want a thicker sauce, mix 1 teaspoon cornstarch with 1 tablespoon water and pour it into the pan. Stir until the sauce slightly thickens.
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Add Protein (Optional):
- If using chicken, shrimp, or tofu, add the cooked protein and stir-fry for another 2 minutes until heated through.
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Serve & Enjoy:
- Remove from heat and sprinkle with sesame seeds if desired.
- Serve immediately over rice, quinoa, or noodles.
Notes
For extra protein, add tofu, chicken, or shrimp to the stir-fry. Serve with rice or noodles for a complete meal.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Side Dish
- Method: Stir-Fry
- Cuisine: Asian-Inspired
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup
- Calories: 120
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 300mg
- Fat: 7g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 10g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 0mg
Keywords: stir-fry, frozen vegetables, quick meal, healthy, easy recipe