Description
Enjoy a vibrant and flavorful Vegetable Stir-Fry with a creamy peanut sauce. This easy vegan dinner highlights fresh mixed vegetables, making it a healthy and satisfying meal.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 tablespoon sesame oil
- 1 cup broccoli florets
- 1 cup sliced carrots
- 1 cup sliced bell peppers (any color)
- 1 cup snap peas
- 1/2 cup sliced onion
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1/4 cup peanut butter
- 2 tablespoons soy sauce (or tamari for gluten-free)
- 1 tablespoon rice vinegar
- 1 tablespoon maple syrup
- 1/4 cup water (or more, to thin sauce)
- Cooked rice or noodles, for serving
- Optional garnishes: chopped peanuts, sesame seeds, cilantro
Instructions
- Heat sesame oil in a large skillet or wok over medium-high heat.
- Add broccoli, carrots, bell peppers, snap peas, and onion. Stir-fry for 5-7 minutes until vegetables are tender-crisp.
- Add minced garlic and cook for 1 minute more until fragrant.
- While vegetables cook, whisk together peanut butter, soy sauce, rice vinegar, maple syrup, and water in a small bowl until smooth. Add more water if needed to reach desired consistency.
- Pour the peanut sauce over the vegetables in the skillet.
- Toss to coat the vegetables evenly with the sauce. Cook for another 1-2 minutes until the sauce is heated through.
- Serve immediately over cooked rice or noodles.
- Garnish with chopped peanuts, sesame seeds, or cilantro, if desired.
Notes
- Feel free to use any vegetables you have on hand.
- Adjust the sweetness and saltiness of the sauce to your preference.
- For a spicier sauce, add a pinch of red pepper flakes or a teaspoon of sriracha.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Stir-fry
- Cuisine: Asian-inspired
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving (approx. 1/4 of recipe, without rice/noodles)
- Calories: Approximately 250-300 (will vary based on specific vegetables and sauce consistency)
- Sugar: Will vary
- Sodium: Will vary
- Fat: Will vary
- Saturated Fat: Will vary
- Unsaturated Fat: Will vary
- Trans Fat: Will vary
- Carbohydrates: Will vary
- Fiber: Will vary
- Protein: Will vary
- Cholesterol: 0mg