Quickie Asian Veggie Stir-Fry -Another MPM Side Dish in a Flash!

I am often asked how to make the perfect veggie stir-fry. The answer I always give is to first choose a variety of veggies so that you create a pleasing balance of textures and colors. Have all your ingredients chosen ahead of time, prepped and ready to go. Stir-frying is intended to be FAST…so there is no time for hunting through your fridge for veggies or your pantry for seasonings or else you risk the chance of overcooking. So get organized and start creating a yummy nutritious dish that will tempt even the pickiest of eaters in your house! The sky’s the limit when it comes to choosing your veggies. So take advantage of what’s available seasonally and have fun experimenting with your own combinations!

 

Quickie Asian Veggie Stir-Fry

Yield: about 4 servings

 

Click HERE for the full recipe, but in the nutshell, here is what you do:

 

Instructions

As stir-frying is a quick-cooking method, it is best if you have all ingredients prepped and assembled before beginning. Note: broccoli is not in the prep photo as it was a last minute inspiration!

 

In a large pan or wok, heat coconut oil over medium-high heat until hot. Add carrots, eggplant and onions, coating with oil using a large spatula. Stir-fry for about 5 minutes or just until veggies are crisp-tender.

 

Add remaining veggies, garlic and ginger. Continue stir-frying for 3 minutes.

 

Toss with orange juice, tamari or soy sauce and sesame oil.

 

Serve immediately.

 

Quickie Asian Veggie Stir-Fry

I am often asked how to make the perfect veggie stir-fry. The answer I always give is to first choose a variety of veggies so that you create the pleasing balance of textures and colors. Have all your ingredients chosen ahead of time, prepped and ready to go. Stir-frying is intended to be FAST…so there is no time for hunting through your fridge for veggies or your pantry for seasonings or else you risk the chance of overcooking. So get organized and start creating a yummy nutritious dish that will tempt even the pickiest of eaters in your house! The sky’s the limit when it comes to choosing your veggies. Take advantage of what’s available seasonally and have fun experimenting with your own combinations! Another great MPM Side Dish in a Flash!

Yield: about 4 servings
Author: Linda Shapiro, © Meal Planning Maven

Ingredients

  • 1 tablespoon coconut oil
  • 4 carrots peeled and sliced
  • 1 large eggplant or 3 small white or “zebra” are especially sweet
  • 1 large onion sliced
  • 1 large kohlrabi cut into chunks
  • 3 heads baby bok choy or 1 large sliced
  • 3 cups broccoli florets and sliced stems
  • 1 8 ounce can water chestnuts, rinsed and drained
  • 4 cloves garlic chopped
  • 1- inch piece fresh ginger peeled and sliced
  • Juice ½ large orange
  • 2 teaspoons reduced-sodium tamari or soy sauce
  • 2 teaspoons toasted sesame oil

Instructions

As stir-frying is a quick-cooking method, it is best if you have all ingredients prepped and assembled before beginning.

  • In a large pan or wok, heat coconut oil over medium-high heat until hot. Add carrots, eggplant and onions, coating with oil using a large spatula. Stir-fry for about 5 minutes or just until veggies are crisp-tender.
  • Add remaining veggies, garlic and ginger. Continue stir-frying for 3 minutes.
  • Toss with orange juice, tamari or soy sauce and sesame oil. Serve immediately.

 

Notes

Make Ahead and Storage Tips: stir-fries are best served and enjoyed immediately after cooking.

Entice your picky eaters with lots of different veggie combos! Other veggies that work great in stir-fries are yellow squash, zucchini, cauliflower, sugar snap peas, spinach and Brussels sprouts. Veggie stir-fries are delicious served over brown, jasmine or basmati rice as well as quinoa and couscous.

Other MPM Side Dishes in a Flash you might like are: Crazy for Greens, Sauté of Rainbow Chard with Apples and Baby Greens and Veggie Stir-Fry.

 

 

 

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18 Responses

  1. I can't wait to try your recipe Linda. It sounds like one i'm going to LOVE!!!
    • Linda Shapiro (Meal Planning Maven)
      Thank you Nancy...enjoy!
  2. I love a good Asian veggie stir fry, it's my 'use up whats in the fridge' dish. I love the addition of the orange.
    • Linda Shapiro (Meal Planning Maven)
      I so agree with you!
  3. Just another of so many healthful veggie combos with wonderful flavors. Love this Asian stir fry version of yumminess! :)
    • Linda Shapiro (Meal Planning Maven)
      Thanks Kc! We certainly love our veggie stir-fries!
  4. Simple but healthy and flavorful!
    • Linda Shapiro (Meal Planning Maven)
      Thanks so much!
  5. Wonderful, bright and colorful dish!
    • Linda Shapiro (Meal Planning Maven)
      Thanks so much!
  6. I love dishes like this and I'm a huge fan of the Asian flavors.
    • Linda Shapiro (Meal Planning Maven)
      I so agree with you Christine!
  7. The vibrant colors and delicious flavors all make this the perfect dish! A must try for me.
    • Linda Shapiro (Meal Planning Maven)
      Thank you Abby! We love stir fries and I'm always coming up with different fun and healthy combinations!
  8. Need to pin this for tomorrow, this week I need quickie recipes!
    • Linda Shapiro (Meal Planning Maven)
      Thank you for pinning Lily...enjoy!
  9. I love this recipe! Yummy Linda. Thank you very much for joining in the celebration of #purebloglove, we enjoy having you each week. I hope to see you on Thursday at 8PM, EST through Sunday night. ~Cydnee
    • Linda Shapiro (Meal Planning Maven)
      My pleasure Cyndee! I will be sure to stop by again this week. Thanks for hosting such a great party!