Healthy Easy Veggie Stir-Fry (Print Version)

A vibrant, easy-to-make vegetable stir-fry with a smooth peanut sauce for balanced weeknight dining.

# What You'll Need:

→ Vegetables

01 - 1 cup broccoli florets
02 - 1 red bell pepper, sliced
03 - 1 yellow bell pepper, sliced
04 - 1 medium carrot, sliced diagonally
05 - 1 cup sugar snap peas, trimmed
06 - 1 small red onion, thinly sliced
07 - 2 cloves garlic, minced
08 - 1 tablespoon fresh ginger, grated

→ Peanut Sauce

09 - 1/3 cup natural peanut butter
10 - 2 tablespoons soy sauce or tamari for gluten-free
11 - 1 tablespoon rice vinegar
12 - 1 tablespoon maple syrup or honey
13 - 1 teaspoon toasted sesame oil
14 - 1/4 cup warm water, plus more as needed
15 - 1/2 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes, optional

→ Garnish and Serving

16 - 2 tablespoons roasted peanuts, chopped
17 - 2 green onions, sliced
18 - 1 tablespoon sesame seeds
19 - Steamed jasmine or brown rice, optional
20 - Lime wedges

# How to Make It:

01 - In a small bowl, whisk together peanut butter, soy sauce, rice vinegar, maple syrup, sesame oil, and warm water until smooth. Adjust water consistency as needed for pourable texture. Stir in red pepper flakes if desired. Set aside.
02 - Heat a large nonstick skillet or wok over medium-high heat. Add a splash of neutral oil if preferred for sautéing.
03 - Add broccoli, bell peppers, carrot, sugar snap peas, and onion to the heated skillet. Stir-fry for 4 to 5 minutes until vegetables are tender-crisp.
04 - Add minced garlic and grated ginger, stirring constantly for 1 minute until fragrant.
05 - Pour prepared peanut sauce over the vegetables and toss thoroughly to coat all components. Cook for 1 to 2 minutes until sauce is heated through.
06 - Serve immediately over steamed rice if desired. Top with chopped roasted peanuts, sliced green onions, sesame seeds, and a squeeze of fresh lime juice.

# Additional Tips::

01 -
  • It's genuinely faster than ordering takeout, and tastes better than most restaurant versions.
  • The peanut sauce is addictively creamy without any cream involved, a small kitchen revelation.
  • You can throw in whatever vegetables are lurking in your crisper drawer and it still comes out delicious.
  • One pan, minimal cleanup, maximum satisfaction.
02 -
  • The peanut sauce will thicken as it cools, so make it slightly looser than you think you want it, and save extra water to thin it out if needed.
  • Don't prep your vegetables too far in advance or they'll start releasing water and get soggy before they even hit the pan.
03 -
  • Don't crowd the pan or the vegetables will steam instead of sear, so if you're doubling the recipe, work in two batches.
  • Tasting as you go is crucial, the sauce should make your mouth wake up with the balance of salty, sour, and sweet hitting all at once.
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