Quick stir-fry features vibrant veggies, tender protein, and savory sauce for a satisfying weeknight meal.
# What You’ll Need:
→ Main Ingredients
01 - 1 pound protein of choice (chicken breast, tofu, shrimp, or thinly sliced beef), cut into bite-sized pieces
02 - 1 cup broccoli florets
03 - 1 red bell pepper, diced
04 - 1 medium carrot, sliced
05 - 1/2 cup green peas
06 - 2 cloves garlic, minced
07 - 1 teaspoon fresh ginger, grated
08 - 1 tablespoon vegetable oil, plus extra as needed
→ For Garnish
09 - 1 teaspoon sesame seeds
10 - Fresh cilantro, chopped
→ Stir-Fry Sauce
11 - 3 tablespoons soy sauce
12 - 1 tablespoon honey or maple syrup
13 - 1 tablespoon rice vinegar
14 - 1 tablespoon cornstarch mixed with 2 tablespoons water
15 - 1/2 teaspoon sesame oil (optional)
16 - 1/2 teaspoon red pepper flakes or sriracha (optional, for spice)
# How-To:
01 - Cut all proteins and vegetables into uniform bite-sized pieces. In a small bowl, combine soy sauce, honey or maple syrup, rice vinegar, cornstarch mixture, sesame oil, and red pepper flakes or sriracha to prepare the sauce; set aside.
02 - Heat 1 tablespoon oil in a large skillet or wok over medium-high heat. Add the selected protein and cook for 4-5 minutes, stirring occasionally until fully cooked. Remove protein from pan and set aside.
03 - If needed, add a drizzle of oil to the same pan. Add broccoli florets, diced red bell pepper, sliced carrot, and peas. Stir-fry for 3-4 minutes, maintaining high heat for crisp-tender texture. Add minced garlic and grated ginger; cook an additional 30 seconds until fragrant.
04 - Return cooked protein to the pan. Pour in prepared stir-fry sauce and stir thoroughly to combine. Cook for 1-2 minutes, allowing the sauce to thicken and evenly coat all ingredients.
05 - Remove pan from heat. Sprinkle with sesame seeds and chopped cilantro. Serve immediately over steamed rice or noodles as desired.
