Made with fragrant ، and toasted sesame oil, this quick and easy mixed vegetable stir-fry is ideal for using up whatever veggies you have on hand. Ready in 15 minutes or less!

Full of fresh vegetables and loaded with flavor, you’re never more than 15 minutes away from a healthy stir-fry dinner. Whether you decide to add protein or keep it veget،, stir-fries are a great way to clean out the fridge. They are also a great way to get your kids to eat some vegetables! My boys are a huge fan of stir-fries.

Since they are so versatile, you can avoid food waste by using up whatever meats or veggies you have on hand. For this particular Mixed Vegetable Stir-Fry, I decided to use onions, carrots, peppers, and broccoli. This is a great time to try whatever vegetables are in season or whatever you have on hand.

Ingredients

• Canola oil: You could use another cooking oil like avocado oil, but canola oil has a high smoke point which makes it great for stir-frying.
• Ginger: A perfect balance of peppery and sweet that is pungent and essential when it comes to creating that Chinese flavor profile. If you don’t have fresh ،, ، paste works really well!
• Garlic: Nutty, strong, and aromatic flavor that pairs well with the ،.
• Chili paste: While not essential, chili paste gives a wonderful kick of heat to the stir-fry if you’re a fan of ،y flavor.
• Vegetables: Use whatever you have! Broccoli and carrots are a staple in our kitchen, but use a mix of colors and textures for a delicious and healthy meal. While I prefer fresh, frozen veggies work well in stir-fry as well.
• Chicken broth: To keep this dish strictly veget، or vegan you can use vegetable broth, but steaming the veggies in the broth adds to the flavor and helps to keep the vegetables bright!
• Soy sauce: Salty and umami flavor that creates the basis for the sauce.
• Rice vinegar: Less bitter than traditional white vinegar, it’s more sweet and mild flavor is a great addition to the sauce.
• Sesame oil: Nutty and warm, using toasted sesame oil will amp up the flavor even more.

Easy Subs،utions

• Use different veggies. Asparagus, green beans, mushrooms, cauliflower, snow peas, baby corn, and zuc،i all work great in this recipe as well.
• Add some protein. While this dish is great as a veget، meal, you can easily add some chicken, beef, or even shrimp.

How to Make Mixed Vegetable Stir-Fry

S، your mixed vegetable stir-fry by preparing your veggies of c،ice. I washed and c،pped carrots, white onion, red bell pepper, and broccoli.

Then heat your oil over high heat in your wok and add the minced ، or ، paste.

Next you’ll add the chili paste (if you like the kick).

And grate in the fresh garlic using a microplane. Mix and cook until you can smell it in the air, about 30 seconds.

Then add in all of your vegetables and give them a good toss with some salt and pepper.

Pour in your chicken or vegetable broth and bring to a boil.

Reduce to a simmer and cover with a lid. Steam for just a couple minutes, until the colors all brighten.

To make your stir-fry sauce, you’ll then pour in the soy sauce.

Followed by the rice vinegar.

And finally the sesame oil. Mix well so veggies are evenly coated and give an additional sprinkle of salt and pepper to taste.

Serve garnished with sesame seeds and freshly c،pped c،es (green onions) or on top of some rice, and enjoy your Mixed Vegetable Stir-Fry!

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