Mixed Vegetable Stir Fry

A cast iron pan filled with stir fried vegetables.

If you need a recipe that’s ready in 30 minutes and can be customized to what you have on hand, then mixed vegetable stir fry is just what you’re looking for! This recipe comes together in one pan, making clean-up as easy as the preparation.

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Course: Main Course

Cuisine: Chinese

Prep Time: 10

Cook Time: 20

Servings: Servings

Calories: 267kcal

Author: Carolyn Thomas

Cost: Varies

Equipment

Large Skillet or wok
cutting board
knife
spatula

Ingredients

1 Tablespoon Avocado Oil or other oil with a high smoke point
1 Pound Chicken Breast Substitute beef, pork, turkey, fish, etc. Or, you can omit the meat altogether.
1 Small Onion or three shallots
1 Clove Garlic Or use ½ teaspoon of freeze dried garlic.
4 Cups Mixed Vegetables Carrots, celery, broccoli, cauliflower, bell peppers, baby corn, peas, mushrooms, etc.

Instructions

Wash and dice your vegetables. If using meat, cut it into bite-sized pieces on a separate cutting board.
If you’re using meat, add some oil to a pan and cook the meat. If your meat is already cooked, wait to add it until the end.
Remove the cooked meat and add the aromatics, such as garlic, onions, shallots, etc. If needed, add more oil to the pan.
Once the aromatics have just started to soften, add the veggies that take the longest to cook. These are veggies such as carrots, celery, cabbage, broccoli, cauliflower, etc.
After the long-cooking veggies are nearly cooked through, add the quick-cooking veggies, stirring constantly at this point to avoid burning.
Just after you add the quick-cooking veggies, go ahead and toss in your cooked meat so it has a chance to warm through before serving.
Right before serving, add in your desired seasonings and/or sauces.
Serve as is, or over a bed of steamed rice.

Notes

Recipe Variations:

This recipe makes a great base for several variations beyond a typical stir-fry. I encourage you to get creative and incorporate some pantry staples to come up with some fresh ways to reinvent this dish. Here are some ideas to get you started.

Stir Fry Soup – If you have canned bone broth, you can add it at the very end, heat through, and enjoy an easy and nutritious soup.
Noodles – While stir fry is typically served over steamed rice, it’s equally delicious served over a bed of homemade egg noodles.
Herbs and Spices – Classic stir fry flavors highlight ginger, Chinese five spice, anise, lemongrass, cilantro or basil. But don’t feel limited. In the video, I chose fresh dill to complement my protein choice of salmon. You could also try Italian seasonings, or give it a Mexican flair with cumin and chili powder. The options are endless!
Sauces – While sauces are not necessary, they, too, can be used to bring diversity to your dish. Try teriyaki, Thai peanut, tahini sauce, chimichurri, sesame ginger, balsamic glaze or this carrot top pesto recipe. Again, the sky is the limit, here!

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