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Delicious Vegetable Stir-Fry

Name: Delicious Vegetable Stir-Fry
Prep time: 10 min
Cook time: 25 min
Total time: 35 min
Yield: 4
Cuisine: Asian
Ingredients: 2 tablespoons vegetable oil; 1 onion, diced; 2 carrots, cut into thin strips; 1 bell pepper, black or red, diced; 1 zucchini, cut into thin circles; 8-10 mushrooms, sliced; 1 cup of any preferred protein (tofu, chicken, beef, etc.); 2 cloves garlic, minced; 1 teaspoon freshly grated ginger; 2 tablespoons soy sauce; 1 teaspoon honey; 1 teaspoon red pepper flakes; 2 tablespoons sesame oil; Salt, to taste; Chopped scallions and sesame seeds, for garnish

A fragrant and delicious vegetable stir-fry made with your favorite protein and the balance of sesame oil.

Prep Time

10 min

Cook Time

25 min

Total Time

35 min

Servings

Bring the tastes of Asia to your kitchen with this vegetable stir-fry! This vegetarian-friendly dish is quick and easy to whip up and is customizable with your favorite protein. Balanced with the rich flavors of sesame oil and garlic, it's sure to please every palate.

Ingredients

2 tablespoons vegetable oil
1 onion, diced
2 carrots, cut into thin strips
1 bell pepper, black or red, diced
1 zucchini, cut into thin circles
8-10 mushrooms, sliced
1 cup of any preferred protein (tofu, chicken, beef, etc.)
2 cloves garlic, minced
1 teaspoon freshly grated ginger
2 tablespoons soy sauce
1 teaspoon honey
1 teaspoon red pepper flakes
2 tablespoons sesame oil
Salt, to taste
Chopped scallions and sesame seeds, for garnish

Instructions

1
Heat the vegetable oil in a large sauté pan over medium-high heat. Add the onion and sauté for several minutes until translucent.
2
Add the carrots and bell pepper and sauté for 5 minutes.
3
Add the zucchini and mushrooms and stir-fry for another 4-5 minutes.
4
Add the protein of choice and stir-fry for an additional 3-4 minutes.
5
Add the garlic, ginger, soy sauce, honey, and red pepper flakes and stir-fry for 2 minutes more until everything is well combined and all vegetables and proteins are cooked through.
6
Remove from heat and stir in the sesame oil. Season with salt, to taste.
7
Serve the stir-fry with scallions and sesame seeds, as desired. Enjoy!

Chef's Tip

For an extra flavor punch, add a few tablespoons of freshly-squeezed lemon or lime juice into the stir-fry at the end.

Fun Fact

The word 'stir-fry' is derived from the Chinese word 'chao', which means 'to fry rapidly in a wok or pan'.

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