🥡 15-Minute Vegetable Stir Fry
Colorful vegetables and protein in a delicious sauce - ready in just 15 minutes.
Prep Time: 10 minutes
Cook Time: 5 minutes
Servings: 2
Difficulty: Easy
Ingredients
- 2 tablespoons vegetable oil
- 2 cups mixed vegetables (bell peppers, broccoli, carrots, snap peas)
- 1 protein choice (chicken, beef, tofu, shrimp - about 200g)
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 teaspoon grated ginger
- 2 tablespoons soy sauce
- 1 tablespoon oyster sauce or hoisin sauce
- 1 teaspoon honey or brown sugar
- 1 teaspoon sesame oil
- Optional: red pepper flakes, sesame seeds, green onions
Instructions
- Prep ingredients: Cut all vegetables into bite-sized pieces. Slice protein into thin strips.
- Make sauce: In a small bowl, mix soy sauce, oyster sauce, honey, and sesame oil.
- Cook protein: Heat 1 tablespoon oil in a wok or large pan over high heat. Add protein and cook until done (3-4 minutes). Remove and set aside.
- Stir fry vegetables: Add remaining oil to pan. Add garlic and ginger, stir for 30 seconds. Add vegetables and stir fry for 2-3 minutes until crisp-tender.
- Combine: Return protein to pan, add sauce, and toss everything together for 1 minute.
- Serve: Garnish with optional toppings and serve immediately over rice or noodles.
Nutrition Information
| Nutrient | Amount | % Daily Value* |
|---|---|---|
| Calories | 280 | 14% |
| Total Fat | 14g | 18% |
| Saturated Fat | 2g | 10% |
| Cholesterol | 30mg | 10% |
| Sodium | 900mg | 39% |
| Total Carbohydrate | 20g | 7% |
| Protein | 18g | 36% |
*Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
Chef's Tips
- Cut all ingredients uniformly for even cooking.
- Have everything prepped before you start cooking as stir fries cook quickly.
- Use high heat for best results - this is key for authentic stir fry texture.
- For vegetarian version, use tofu or tempeh and vegetable broth instead of oyster sauce.