Description
A vibrant and healthy vegetable stir fry packed with colorful vegetables and a savory soy-based sauce. This quick and easy recipe is perfect for a nutritious weeknight dinner, featuring a blend of broccoli, bell pepper, carrots, mushrooms, and onions sautéed to perfection.
Ingredients
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Vegetables
- 1 onion, sliced
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 bell pepper, sliced
- 1 cup broccoli florets
- 1 cup sliced carrots
- 1 cup sliced mushrooms
Sauce
- 1/4 cup soy sauce
- 1 tablespoon rice vinegar
- 1 tablespoon sesame oil
- 1 tablespoon cornstarch
- 1/4 cup water
Others
- 1 tablespoon vegetable oil
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Heat oil: Heat vegetable oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat, preparing for sautéing the vegetables.
- Sauté aromatics: Add sliced onion and minced garlic to the skillet and sauté for 2-3 minutes until fragrant and translucent.
- Add vegetables: Stir in bell pepper, broccoli florets, sliced carrots, and sliced mushrooms into the skillet.
- Cook vegetables: Stir occasionally and cook the vegetables for 5-7 minutes until they become slightly tender but still crisp.
- Prepare sauce: In a small bowl, whisk together soy sauce, rice vinegar, sesame oil, cornstarch, and water until the mixture is smooth and well combined.
- Combine sauce and veggies: Pour the prepared sauce into the skillet with the vegetables, stirring well to coat everything evenly.
- Thicken sauce: Continue cooking for another 2-3 minutes, stirring until the sauce thickens and glazes the vegetables.
- Season: Add salt and pepper to taste, adjusting seasoning as needed.
- Finish and serve: Remove the skillet from heat and serve the vegetable stir fry hot for a delicious meal.
- Enjoy: Savor your nutritious and flavorful vegetable stir fry, perfect as a light dinner or side dish.
Notes
- For added protein, consider adding tofu, chicken, or shrimp during the vegetable cooking step.
- Adjust the amount of soy sauce or seasoning to your preference for saltiness.
- Use any mix of vegetables you like or have on hand for variation.
- Serve with steamed rice or noodles to make a complete meal.
