Stir-fried vegetables are a simple and tasty dish that can be customized with your favorite vegetables and seasonings. This recipe is perfect for a quick and healthy meal that is sure to satisfy your cravings.
Ingredients
- 2 tablespoons vegetable oil
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 onion, thinly sliced
- 1 bell pepper, sliced
- 1 cup broccoli florets
- 1 cup snow peas
- 1 carrot, sliced
- 1/4 cup soy sauce
- 1 tablespoon rice vinegar
- 1 tablespoon brown sugar
- 1 teaspoon sesame oil
- Salt and pepper to taste
Directions
- Heat vegetable oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat.
- Add minced garlic and sliced onion, and sauté until fragrant.
- Add bell pepper, broccoli, snow peas, and carrot to the skillet, and stir-fry until vegetables are tender-crisp.
- In a small bowl, mix together soy sauce, rice vinegar, brown sugar, sesame oil, salt, and pepper.
- Pour the sauce over the vegetables in the skillet, and toss to coat evenly.
- Cook for another 2-3 minutes, stirring occasionally, until the sauce has thickened slightly.
- Remove from heat and serve hot as a side dish or over rice as a main course.
Interesting Facts
Stir-frying is a popular cooking technique in Asian cuisine that involves cooking ingredients quickly in a hot pan.
Vegetables retain more nutrients when stir-fried, compared to boiling or steaming.
You can customize this recipe with any vegetables you have on hand, such as mushrooms, zucchini, or tofu.