Vegetable Stir-fry Recipes

Following a vegetable stir-fry recipe is probably the simplest way to enjoy a delectable veggie meal. The basic method for preparing any type of stir-fry is saute ingredients over high heat and simmer for some time, with or without sauce. For the ingredient part, you can add any vegetable, either fresh or dried, according to your preferred taste. Some people prefer to serve stir-fry with sauce on the sides; while another way is to use sauces during cooking. In the latter option, you can adjust flavor of the dish according to your taste buds.

Easy Vegetable Stir-fry

Ingredients

• 1 cup broccoli (chopped)
• ½ cup sliced water chestnuts
• ½ cup sliced mushrooms
• ½ cup bean sprouts
• 1 cup snow peas
• ⅓ cup bamboo shoots
• 1 slice ginger (minced)
• 2 cloves garlic (minced)
• 1 tablespoon vegetable oil
• ¼ cup soy sauce
• ¼ cup water
• Salt and pepper to taste

Directions for Preparation

Preheat a wok or a thick frying pan over medium high heat and pour oil. When it is hot enough, saute garlic and ginger for 2 minutes. Add broccoli, soy sauce, water and stir-fry for about 8 minutes. Add the remaining chopped vegetables - water chestnut, mushroom, bean sprouts, snow peas and bamboo shoots. Cover lid and cook for another 5-7 minutes, while tossing in between. As the vegetables turn soft, sprinkle salt and pepper as per your taste. Stir for even distribution of salt, and serve hot with cooked rice.

Vegetable Stir-fry Sauce

Ingredients for Vegetable Stir-fry

• 100 g carrots (cut into thin slices)
• 225 g Swiss brown mushrooms (make slices)
• 175 g baby corn
• 225 g bean sprouts (trimmed)
• 250 g baby spinach
• 1 onion (finely chopped)
• ½ tablespoon butter
• 2 tablespoons vegetable oil
• Juice of 1 lemon
• 1 tablespoon honey

Ingredients for Sauce

• 2 garlic cloves (crushed)
• 1 teaspoon ginger
• 3 tablespoons Worcestershire sauce
• ½ cup teriyaki sauce
• 4 tablespoons soy sauce

Directions for Preparation

Make sauce by combining the garlic, ginger, soy sauce, teriyaki sauce and Worcestershire sauce and keep it aside. Heat oil and butter in a thick skillet over high heat. Add onion and cook for 1 minute. To this, add carrot, mushroom and corn. Stir-fry for 4-5 minutes and add bean sprout and spinach. Cook for 2 minutes and stir in sauce, honey and lemon juice. Cover and simmer till sauce thickens. Serve best with brown rice.

Vegetable Tofu Stir-fry

Ingredients

• 2 cups tofu (diced into cubes)
• 1 (12-ounce) packet noodles
• 1 cup broccoli florets
• 1 big carrot (diced)
• 1 medium-sized onion (diced)
• 3 tablespoons soy sauce
• 1 tablespoon red chili sauce
• 2 tablespoons chili garlic sauce
• 3 tablespoons vegetable oil
• Salt and pepper to taste

Directions for Preparation

Boil noodles as per the directions mentioned in the packet; you can add a pinch of salt in the cooking water. Drain water and keep aside. In a small bowl, marinate cut tofu pieces (after draining liquid) with chili sauce for about 15 minutes. After this, heat 1 tablespoon oil in a thick skillet over medium high heat and add tofu pieces. Turn and fry until they are browned on all sides. Remove cooked tofu in a platter. Return skillet to the burner and pour 2 tablespoons vegetable oil. Add onion to the pan and saute till it turns translucent. Add carrot, broccoli and salt to the skillet. Stir-fry for 8-10 minutes until they turn tender. Stir in tofu, soy sauce and chili garlic sauce, one after the other. Cover and cook for 3-4 minutes. Add cooked noodle, salt and pepper; toss well and cook over high heat for 3-4 minutes. With this, your vegetable tofu stir-fry dish is ready to serve.

Serve vegetable stir-fry as a side dish or as main course of meals, you will love it. Who said vegetarians have fewer options to make variety meals? There are, the only thing needed is an interest in cooking. Then, you are ready to make delicious vegetable stir-fry recipes, loaded with healthy nutrients. If you happen to be a non vegetarian, reap the benefits of greens by including some vegetable stir-fry recipe for at least once or twice in a week.