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Quick Crispy Vegetable Stir Fry

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A fast and easy stir fry featuring fresh, crunchy vegetables cooked over high heat with a flavorful sauce, perfect for busy weeknights or a quick lunch.

Ingredients

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  • 1 cup broccoli florets (fresh or frozen)
  • 1 medium red bell pepper, thinly sliced
  • 1 cup snap peas, trimmed
  • 1 medium carrot, julienned
  • 3 scallions, chopped
  • 1 cup mushrooms, sliced (shiitake or cremini)
  • 3 tablespoons soy sauce (low-sodium preferred)
  • 1 tablespoon oyster sauce (optional)
  • 1 teaspoon toasted sesame oil
  • 1 tablespoon rice vinegar
  • 1 teaspoon honey or maple syrup
  • 2 cloves garlic, minced
  • 1 teaspoon fresh ginger, grated
  • Pinch of red pepper flakes (optional)
  • 2 tablespoons vegetable or canola oil
  • 1 teaspoon cornstarch mixed with 1 tablespoon water
  • Sesame seeds for garnish (optional)

Instructions

  1. Prep all your vegetables first: Wash and chop the broccoli into bite-sized florets, thinly slice the red bell pepper, trim the snap peas, julienne the carrot, slice the mushrooms, and chop the scallions.
  2. Mix the sauce: In a small bowl, whisk together soy sauce, oyster sauce, toasted sesame oil, rice vinegar, honey, garlic, ginger, and red pepper flakes if using. Set aside.
  3. Heat the pan: Place your wok or skillet over high heat and add the vegetable oil. Let it get really hot but not smoking.
  4. Cook the veggies: Add broccoli and carrots first and stir-fry for about 2 minutes. Then add mushrooms, bell pepper, and snap peas. Stir-fry another 3-4 minutes until veggies are crisp-tender with some slight char.
  5. Add the sauce and thicken: Pour the sauce over the veggies and stir gently to coat. Add the cornstarch slurry and toss for about 30 seconds until the sauce thickens slightly and clings to the vegetables. Remove from heat.
  6. Finish and serve: Stir in most of the chopped scallions, reserving some for garnish. Sprinkle with sesame seeds if desired. Serve immediately over steamed rice or noodles.

Notes

Avoid overcrowding the pan to keep vegetables crisp. Use high heat and minimal stirring to achieve a slight caramelized edge. Swap soy sauce for tamari for gluten-free option and omit oyster sauce for vegan version. Add proteins like tofu or shrimp for variation. Leftovers keep well for up to 2 days; reheat quickly to maintain crispness.

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